Welcome to the

Pix by alina

BLOG!

September 29, 2026

Birthday photos don’t have to mean standing in front of a plain backdrop holding balloons and a cake. Your birthday is the perfect excuse to plan a session that feels a little extra and completely different from your everyday photos. Whether you’re celebrating 21, 25, 30, or simply a year you want to remember, the […]

September 14, 2026

I will forever love a couples session that feels like you’re just hanging out together. I just happen to be there with a camera! Katie and Shawn’s session was exactly that. We spent the evening outside, had the prettiest light coming through the trees, and took our time exploring and having fun with it. And […]

August 28, 2026

When you think about wedding photos, you might immediately picture golden hour or outdoor portraits. But good light can be found indoors too, and sometimes it can create some of the most interesting photos in your gallery. This content day at Sunday Studios in Knoxville, Tennessee was the perfect chance to play around with indoor […]

August 14, 2026

FILED IN: Weddings

Choosing your wedding photographer can feel like a LOT. There are so many amazing photographers out there, so how are you supposed to know who is actually the right fit for you? Of course you want to love their photos, but there’s honestly so much more to it than that. Your photographer is one of […]

July 31, 2026

FILED IN: Weddings

If you’re recently engaged, you’ve probably started asking yourself one of the biggest questions: When should we get married? The good news? There really isn’t a wrong answer, especially here in East Tennessee. One of my favorite things about photographing weddings around Knoxville and the Smoky Mountains is getting to experience every season. Whether we’re chasing spring […]

July 17, 2026

Let’s Talk About the Little Details You’ve spent months choosing every little detail for your wedding day, so let’s make sure they’re remembered! Your flat lay is a collection of all those meaningful pieces that helped bring your vision to life. From your invitations to your rings and everything in between, these photos become some […]

July 12, 2026

If you’re stressing about what to wear for engagement photos, take a breath, it doesn’t have to be complicated. The best outfits are the ones that feel like you, just slightly elevated. Think neutral tones, simple textures, and pieces you feel comfortable moving in. You don’t need to match perfectly! Coordinating outfits for couples photos […]

July 3, 2026

You Don’t Need a Special Occasion to Be in Front of the Camera Not every photo session has to celebrate an engagement, graduation, or birthday. Sometimes the best reason to book a portrait session is because you’ve always wanted to. Maybe you’ve had a Pinterest board full of inspiration for years, found the coolest vintage […]

June 19, 2026

It’s Not About Looking Like A Model If you’ve ever wondered how to get photos that feel like your Pinterest board, you’re definitely not alone. One of the most common things I hear from couples before a session is, “I love these photos on Pinterest, but I have no idea how people make them look […]

June 5, 2026

When you think about putting on your wedding dress for the first time, you probably imagine it happening on your wedding day. But what if you could enjoy that experience without the nerves, the timeline, or the excitement of a hundred other things happening around you? That is exactly why taking bridal portraits before your […]