2014 has been an amazing year here at Alina Thomas Photography. So many good things have happened this year that l wouldn’t be able to write about them all, no matter how badly I’d like to. One thing that I consider important in the photography industry, is

From the “YES” being all caps in the title of this post, it is fairly obvious what my opinion is on this topic. I think, especially as a photographer, that every bride should at least consider doing an unplugged wedding.

A couple of weeks ago we had the opportunity to tour one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Virginia. Glencliff Manor is undoubtedly one of the top venues for outside weddings and ceremonies. Their grounds are absolutely breathtaking and the photography opportunities are endless. If you want to find out more about this gorgeous […]

The marriage proposal is a significant step in a relationship. For most girls, proposals are something that they have dreamed about their entire lives. For men, figuring out how to propose is probably the hardest thing to do, closely followed by writing the marriage vows! Here are some tips for both the lady and gentleman […]

Ready to start planning your big day? Here are a few rules to consider:

Whether you are a professional photographer, or just an ambitious individual with a point-and-shoot camera, it is important to take good care of your digital files. Most people are under the misconception that the chances of something happening to their digital images is slim-to-none, when in reality, they are just as likely as anybody else’s. […]

We are continuing our interview series with wedding professionals in Lynchburg, Virginia and are happy to feature our friends at Love Is In The Air on the blog today. If you are a bride-to-be, Love Is In The Air is your one-stop-shop for your wedding needs. Whether you are looking for a wedding planner, flowers […]

Last week we had the pleasure of featuring one of our fellow wedding vendors, makeup artist, Ashley Ancheta. Today we are continuing with part two of this interview. If you are in need of a Lynchburg based makeup artist for your wedding, give Ashley a call. You won’t regret it!

Today we are featuring an interview with wedding makeup artist, Ashley Ancheta of Makeup by Ashley. We had the honor of working with her at a local wedding in Lynchburg, VA back in April, and fell in love with her work. If you are a bride-to-be, you will not want to miss out on this […]

Want to make your groom feel loved and appreciated but having a hard time choosing the perfect gift? If you are at a loss for ideas, we’re here to help! Today we are sharing a few tips to help you choose the best gift for your groom. Want to know what our top picks for […]