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Allison Patel 2/21/23 Allison Patel 2/21/23

To Do: Update Your Photo Galleries

Winter’s a perfect time to update your home’s photo galleries. Update with new photos or any of these non-photo examples to spice up your walls for not much money or time.

Allison Patel 8/30/22 Allison Patel 8/30/22

School’s Back in Session: 3 Ways You Can Document Your Family This Year

I’d argue that September is a better time to set new goals for your family than January. Set a goal of documenting your family this year, and read my three easy ways to hit that goal.

Allison Patel 8/23/22 Allison Patel 8/23/22

8 Ways to Document Your Family Vacation

When you’re ready to go on your next trip, I can help you document and make the most of your photos. Here are 8 ways to document your family vacation.

Allison Patel 5/31/22 Allison Patel 5/31/22

Big Prints for a Big Gallery

How I helped a client get her custom family photo gallery from daydream to the wall, complete with brainstorming and math.

Allison Patel 3/29/22 Allison Patel 3/29/22

A Lesson in Dressing for Newborn Photos

As a new parent preparing for a newborn photography session, you don’t know what you don’t know. Let me be your guide.

Allison Patel 11/16/21 Allison Patel 11/16/21

How to Gift a Photo Session

Thinking of gifting a lasting experience like family, maternity, or newborn photography this season? Here are some tips to do it right.

Allison Patel 9/7/21 Allison Patel 9/7/21

Prepping your Photos for the Unknown

Get my tips on how to save your photos from future unknowns and disasters, and have a plan for future generations to be able to access your treasured photos.

Allison Patel 8/24/21 Allison Patel 8/24/21

25 Ways to Use Photos at Home (a Feature)

I was asked to submit an idea to Redfin’s post on unique ways to decorate your home with photos. Here is my submission, and 24 others.

Allison Patel 6/4/21 Allison Patel 6/4/21

Tips for Hiring the Right RVA Photographer

How buying a fence is like hiring a photographer. If you don’t know the questions to ask, how can you know if the answers you’re getting are correct? Here are some tips and advice.

Allison Patel 5/11/21 Allison Patel 5/11/21

Tips for Picking Photos for an Album or Book

I’m working on a personal project with my 2020 family photos. Here are some tips and the steps I’m taking to get family photos into an album before the end of the year.