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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 5/17/22 Allison Patel 5/17/22

I Was You. I Get You. I Appreciate You.

I appreciate you, because I was you. You’re ridiculously busy. So when you reach out, I know your time is precious. I appreciate you spending the little time you have, working with me.

Allison Patel 5/10/22 Allison Patel 5/10/22

Project 365: An Ordinary Life

Sometimes an outfit is just an outfit. Sometimes it’s more, and it needs a whole section of a post dedicated to it. Along with skinned knees and staticky hair and all the beautiful, mundane parts of an ordinary life.

Allison Patel 5/3/22 Allison Patel 5/3/22

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.

Allison Patel 4/26/22 Allison Patel 4/26/22

Consider Summer for Family Photos

Most families want photos in the fall, but there’s an argument to be made for hot summer photos with your family. Let’s discuss.

Allison Patel 4/12/22 Allison Patel 4/12/22

Why I Don’t Cap Family Member Numbers

I don’t put a cap on the number of family members you can bring to your session, and I don’t charge more for big families. Here’s why.

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

When Your Kid is Scared of the Photographer

If your kid is scared of strangers, family photography with a stranger with a camera might seem like a deal breaker. Here are the ways I make it easier for them (and you).