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Allison Patel 8/17/21 Allison Patel 8/17/21

Dinner and a Show at Pump House Park

An evening of interrupting dinner and extended family photos at Pump House Park in RVA.

Allison Patel 8/10/21 Allison Patel 8/10/21

Somewhere Between the Raindrops

An overcast Monday morning was the perfect setting for these family photos at Harry G. Daniel Park in Chesterfield, VA. We managed to schedule photos to miss the baby’s naptime, and it worked out perfectly.

Allison Patel 8/3/21 Allison Patel 8/3/21

Those Summer Nights…

RVA is hot in the summer. So hot. See how this family came prepared to beat the heat for our summer evening photo session.

Allison Patel 7/20/21 Allison Patel 7/20/21

Family Photos Through the Chaos

I am not above making myself look foolish behind the camera to make a family comfortable in front of the camera. Or singing references to cartoon shows. Whatever works.

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 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.

Allison Patel 4/27/21 Allison Patel 4/27/21

Extended Family Session at Harry Daniel Park

When your extended family members drive long distances to have you update their family photos, you jump at the chance. Or at least, I do.

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

Collage: A Simple, Beautiful Wall Display

A rundown of a new product I have available for clients - a collage that is beautiful, easy to hang, and lightweight. Perfect for an all-in-one gallery.

Allison Patel 3/2/21 Allison Patel 3/2/21

Allow Me to (Re) introduce Myself

Allow me to introduce myself by telling you why I think you’re here and how I think I can help you.