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Allison Patel 12/3/24 Allison Patel 12/3/24

The Gift of a Photograph: What Holiday Family Photos Mean

Photos you take at the holidays are more than just keepsakes. They’re gifts for your family in the future.

Allison Patel 11/5/24 Allison Patel 11/5/24

What to Do on Election Day in Richmond

If you’re looking for something to do in Richmond today to keep your mind from getting the swirlies, I have a list of productive, helpful, and/or fun things to try. Good luck and God speed!

Allison Patel 7/23/24 Allison Patel 7/23/24

Musings from my Creative Journal, Day 139

There are so many photographs in the world. Why do we need more?

Allison Patel 5/7/24 Allison Patel 5/7/24

Making Peace with Mother’s Day

I’ve finally made peace with Mother’s Day, after a long and challenging relationship with this holiday.

Allison Patel 4/16/24 Allison Patel 4/16/24

Supporting One in Six in Infertility

One in six people is affected by infertility. Here’s my story, and some tips on how to support yourself or others who might be going through it.

Allison Patel 3/19/24 Allison Patel 3/19/24

While I’m Gone

I made up a game so I don’t feel guilty leaving my family for a week. Here’s how you can be extra like me to combat that guilt and help you both have fun.

Allison Patel 12/19/23 Allison Patel 12/19/23

The Gift I Gave Myself (And What I’ll Do Differently Next Time)

I gifted myself a finished project for Christmas - our family photo book, from 2022. Finally done. Here’s what I’ll do differently next year, to make it easier for me. (And how I can make it easier for you.)

Allison Patel 8/15/23 Allison Patel 8/15/23

How Photos Reshape a Memory

I found a pack of printed photos while packing to move, and they brought me back to a time I had rather not remember. Here’s how these photos added color to a black and white time of life.

Allison Patel 7/18/23 Allison Patel 7/18/23

The BS Behind “18 Summers”

There are a few crucial factors that the fear mongers haven’t taken into account when they tell you you only have 18 summers with your kids.

Allison Patel 1/31/23 Allison Patel 1/31/23

Three Years Later…

What would I tell the girl who walked out of her well-paying job on January 31, 2020, to make her family photography business her full-time job?