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My Big Holiday Photo Tip

What’s my one big holiday photo tip? Plan ahead on how you’ll get into the photos with your kids. Here are some tips on how to do that.

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How to Prepare for a Photo Session (The Night Before)

You’ve never, ever put off preparing for your professional photo session until the last minute (like, the night before). Only disorganized people do that, right? Here are some last-minute prep items for disorganized people (not you).

Allison Patel 9/27/22 Allison Patel 9/27/22

5 Questions for an RVA-Based Certified Lactation Counselor

Breastfeeding can be beautiful, but it can also be hard, frustrating, and leave you feeling alone. Combat those tough feelings with some proactive resources and a place to start when you need more help.

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The Link Between Positive Mental Health and Photography

Photographs can boost your kid’s mental health, when used strategically. Here’s how it works, along with some bonus tips to show you how to do it at home.

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5 Tips for Transitioning a Second Baby Into Your Family

Transitioning from one child to two is HARD. Here are five tips I’ve learned for making that transition easier for everyone.

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3 Strategies for Choosing your Family Photo Wardrobe

The responsibility of outfitting everyone for family photos can be a challenging and frustrating point of the family photography planning process. I’m here with three strategies to help make this easier.

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Choosing Photos from Your Session: Advice

So you want family photos, but do you know what you’ll do with them after the camera stops clicking? If you like to plan ahead, here are some questions to ask yourself.