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Allison Patel 7/9/24 Allison Patel 7/9/24

Snacks for Your Photo Session

A list of non-messy snack suggestions for babies, toddlers, and kids, for before and during your at-home family or newborn photo session.

Allison Patel 7/2/24 Allison Patel 7/2/24

A Limited Offer: Fridays in July

Fridays in July invites you to relax and spend time with your family, within an “I don’t have all day to relax” timeframe.

Allison Patel 6/18/24 Allison Patel 6/18/24

Family Picnic at the VMFA

Occasionally I still do family photo sessions outside of your home. This one was a super fun picnic session, where we rode the line between hungry and hangry and managed to find the balance.

Allison Patel 1/2/24 Allison Patel 1/2/24

A Resolution That’s Not About You

Need a resolution for 2024 that isn’t about you? I’ve got one for you, along with a few ways to get it done.

Allison Patel 4/5/22 Allison Patel 4/5/22

Woman’s History: March 365 Project

Sharing personal images from a trip that I took in March, and the hooligans who were here waiting for me upon my return. Part of my 365 photography project.

Allison Patel 7/8/21 Allison Patel 7/8/21

Glen Allen Backyard Family Photos

I spent a summer afternoon in this family’s Glen Allen backyard and we had a marvelous time playing under the trees and amongst the flowers while I took photos of them together.

Allison Patel 5/18/21 Allison Patel 5/18/21

That Sweet, Soft Light of Golden Hour

Showing the difference between the sweet light of golden hour and the harsh light of a summer afternoon. Finding shade would help on a bright sunny afternoon.

Allison Patel 5/4/21 Allison Patel 5/4/21

Mothers and Sons: a U of R family session

This is a family session I did with one of my repeat clients, at University of Richmond in April 2021. There’s a connection between mothers and sons, and that’s no different for this family.

Allison Patel 12/22/20 Allison Patel 12/22/20

Richmond Backyard Mama / Daughter Photos

What’s more fun than having your family photographer come to your backyard, where you and your kid(s) are the most comfortable? I’m not sure.

Allison Patel 11/24/20 Allison Patel 11/24/20

Take a Picture; Make it Last Longer

We can’t always know when “the end of an era” is happening. Take photos to make the stages of life you love and want to remember last longer.