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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 11/9/21 Allison Patel 11/9/21

My favorite Richmond photo spots: a rerun

I have updated a post about my favorite fall locations to photograph in Richmond, and linked it here.

Allison Patel 11/2/21 Allison Patel 11/2/21

Past and Future Selves

Help your future self thank your past self by documenting your present self and your present life, and all its little details with lifestyle family photography.

Allison Patel 10/26/21 Allison Patel 10/26/21

5 Signs I’m Not the Family Photographer for You

Fall is the busiest time to find a family photographer! Here are five signs I might not be the family photographer for you, as you search.

Allison Patel 10/19/21 Allison Patel 10/19/21

Family Photos at Deep Run Park

I photographed a family of three in Deep Run Park in Henrico as the sun danced around us.

Allison Patel 10/12/21 Allison Patel 10/12/21

A Photographer’s Vacation

Our extended family vacation is becoming a tradition. The perfect photographer’s vacation is one where she doesn’t have to plan anything.

Allison Patel 10/5/21 Allison Patel 10/5/21

I’m So Excited and I Just Can’t Hide It

It was a delight to see this family reunite after so many months apart, and I am always so honored to be able to document these gatherings as they happen.

Allison Patel 9/28/21 Allison Patel 9/28/21

An Argument for the Kitchen

I’m here to argue that kitchens are the perfect place to hold your family photo session. Come see what I mean.

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Once Upon a Family Photo Session

Once upon a time, Allison Patel Photography had one type of family photo session and we had plenty of time to play and take photographs together. We are returning to that time.

Allison Patel 8/31/21 Allison Patel 8/31/21

Reuniting and it Felt so Good

After more than a year of separation from people we love, I began this personal project because I wanted to document the ways that we were getting back together.