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Celebrating Excellence: Acosta Group Aspire Awards 2024
March 12, 2025
On Friday, March 7th, Acosta Group hosted an unforgettable evening at the Hammock Beach Resort & Spa, honoring the dedication, leadership, and impact of 55 outstanding individuals at the Aspire Awards 2024. As the official event photographer, Images by Alina had the privilege of capturing the excitement, camaraderie, and well-earned…
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Supporting Local Charities: A Community United Through Giving
March 7, 2025
Supporting Local Charities: A Community United Through Giving
Philanthropy is the heartbeat of a thriving community, and Palm Coast has demonstrated time and again that when people come together for a cause, incredible things happen. Through three remarkable events—the Moonlit Gala, Mask for Miracles Gala & Casino Night, and Moonlit…
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Celebrating Denise Fernandes & a Dynamic Collaboration of Women Entrepreneurs!
February 20, 2025
Celebrating Denise Fernandes & a Dynamic Collaboration of Women Entrepreneurs!
What an incredible afternoon celebrating Denise Fernandes and her well-earned ICON Status with eXp Realty! It was an honor to capture professional headshots and group shots for this inspiring group of women entrepreneurs, each of whom owns their own business…
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Elevate Your Brand: Palm Coast Health’s Professional Branding Success
February 3, 2025
Boosting Health, Enriching Life — And Showcasing It Right
At Palm Coast Health, Dr. Angelo Ippolito and his team are transforming lives through expert chiropractic care, wellness programs, and rehabilitation services. But here’s the secret to reaching more people: professional branding.
We partnered with Palm Coast Health to capture their…
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Exploring the Hover Air X1 Pro: The Perfect Tech Gadget for Creative Photo and Video Sessions
February 3, 2025
Exploring the Hover Air X1 Pro: The Perfect Tech Gadget for Creative Photo and Video Sessions
As a professional photographer and content creator, I’m always on the lookout for innovative tools that can elevate my work and offer clients unique experiences. My latest find? The Hover Air X1 Pro, a…
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Sweet Sixteen Magic: Capturing Unforgettable Memories at Rollins College
January 26, 2025
A Sweet Sixteen is more than just a birthday—it’s a momentous milestone in a young person’s life. In American culture, turning sixteen symbolizes a step into young adulthood, a time to celebrate growth, dreams, and individuality. For many, it’s an opportunity to reflect on how far they’ve come while stepping…
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Boots, Bling, and a Celebration of Life: Samantha’s Unforgettable 60th Birthday Bash
December 18, 2024
Turning 60 is always a milestone worth celebrating, but for Samantha, this birthday was nothing short of extraordinary. Her journey is one of resilience, strength, and an unwavering zest for life
A retired New York Correctional Officer, Samantha served as a first responder during 9/11. She worked tirelessly, helping to…
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Lisa Nolan: A Journey from Pilates Student to Entrepreneur
October 21, 2024
After spending ten years as a dedicated student of barre and Pilates, Lisa Nolan is taking the next step in her fitness journey—launching her own business. With certifications in barre (2020), yoga trapeze (2021), and Pilates (2023), Lisa’s commitment to movement is deeply rooted in a passion for health and…
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Exploring Alaska by Cruise: A Bucket List Experience
October 6, 2024
Exploring Alaska by Cruise: A Bucket List Experience
Traveling to Alaska has always been at the top of my bucket list. So, when my dear friend Linda invited me to join her on a cruise, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to explore everything this stunning destination has to offer. The…
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When You Know, You Know…Wedding Proposal
September 6, 2024
When they say, “When you know, you know,” it couldn’t ring truer for this love story. It only took 80 days for Jake to propose to Carissa. While some may think that’s fast, God was in every detail from the very beginning.
On the night of their first date, both…
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A Second Chance at Love
August 12, 2024
I had the pleasure of capturing this couple’s wedding day images. After they got married at the St. John’s Courthouse, I met them in Old Town St. Augustine for a wedding day session. During the session, they radiated so much love and happiness that I couldn’t help but comment on…
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Amazing at 30 Birthday Surprise
July 5, 2024
I had the pleasure of being hired to provide the DSLR Photo Booth for Ashley’s 30th birthday party. We supplied the booth, prints, an audio guest book, and added a few still images of the surprise and few video images of the happenings to enhance the overall experience. It was…
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Almost Missed Wedding Proposal
July 5, 2024
I was thrilled to be part of this long-awaited wedding proposal. Two years ago, I had the pleasure of taking Micah and Mia’s beach session photos. They are such an adorable couple. When they planned to come back to town, Micah wanted to propose in St. Augustine. We initially coordinated…
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Bold Ladies in Business and Local Charities
May 22, 2024
What a great way to spend the day! Bold Ladies in Business was there to support Christmas Come True, Inc. for their first annual Spring Into Action Golf Tournament at Grand Haven Golf Club. Everyone enjoyed the day making business & personal connections while giving back to a great cause.…
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Photography in Motion-Reels
May 20, 2024
Creating short reels can significantly promote your business by leveraging the benefits of photography in motion. Here are some key ideas on why and how an offer reel can benefit your business:
1. It helps you Showcase Services and Products
Reels have Visual Appeal: A reel can visually demonstrate…
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Nurse Pinning Day
May 6, 2024
Congratulations to this graduate for her huge accomplishment.
Nurse pinning day is a significant event in the life of nursing students, marking their transition from student nurses to professional nurses. It’s a ceremonial tradition where nursing students receive their nursing pins, which typically bear the emblem or insignia of their…
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Supporting Local Charities
March 5, 2024
As a business owner, supporting local charities via volunteerism and donations can have numerous benefits, both personally and professionally. Here are some reasons why I choose to support local charities
Creating a Rewarding Experience:
Volunteering and donating to local charities provides me with rewarding experiences. It allows me to connect…
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A Cancer Survivor’s Trip Down the Pacific Coast Highway: Celebrating 10 Years from Vancouver to Oregon
February 17, 2024
My incredible milestone celebration began on On April 17th when I celebrated 10 years from the date of my first cancer surgery. I have been cancer-free since then. It was a long treatment journey, but I am very grateful for the years that I have been in remission. During that…
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A Cancer Survivor’s Trip Down the Pacific Highway: Celebrating 10 Years The California Experience
February 17, 2024
This is a part 2 of my incredible milestone celebration journey. As stated in my Part 1, when planning this trip, we (my long time friend, Tami, and I) always planned for more and made decisions along the way based on choice, time, and hours of operation. Most of the…
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Top Reasons to Rent a Photo Booth for Your Next Event
February 5, 2024
Having a photo booth at your next event or celebration can add a lot of value and fun for your guests. Here’s why it’s a great idea:
1. Universal Appeal: Photo booths cater to people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, corporate event, or fundraiser, guests…
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We’ve Been Keeping a Little Secret….
January 31, 2024
Surprise! We’ve been keeping a little (BIG) secret and can’t contain it any longer. We are expecting a baby boy!
Their journey together began in 2019 when they met on the dating app Tinder. He was completing is training for the Coast Guard near her hometown. In order to continue…
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2023 Recap of an Amazing Year
January 2, 2024
2023- Wow what a Year! This was an incredible and rewarding year filled with personal achievements, business growth, and meaningful contributions to my community
Highlights:
I celebrated 10 years of being cancer free while completing a 13-day trip of a lifetime down the Pacific Highway with a long-time teacher friend…
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An Unconventional Online Love Story: From Strangers to Lovers
December 7, 2023
An Unconventional Online Love Story: From Strangers to Lovers
Online dating can be a hit or miss – but for this couple, it was certainly a hit. They met on a dating app in May of 2023, and from there, their story unfolded. After striking up a conversation on the…
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Quinceanera, Why a White Dress?
August 31, 2023
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When this young lady’s mom contacted me for a photo session, her first statement was, “V will be wearing a white dress. A white dress is tradition in our county.” So, why a white dress? The choice of a white dress for a Quinceañera celebration is indeed rooted in tradition…
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The Miracle of Pregnancy
July 26, 2023
“A mother’s joy begins when new life is stirring inside… when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the very first time, and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone.”– Author Unknown.
What makes this relationship and this pregnancy so unbelievably special?
Love and Commitment:
Their love story…
