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Allison Patel 6/11/24 Allison Patel 6/11/24

Nooooo… not the phone!

I didn’t always hate the phone, but I do now. So why do I make every client talk to me on the phone before we work together?

Allison Patel 4/30/24 Allison Patel 4/30/24

Local Richmond Mother’s Day Gifts

Looking for gifts for Mother’s Day beyond flowers and a card? Want something more thoughtful that will stick around for a while? I have a list of gifts local to Richmond, VA that could be perfect for you.

Allison Patel 3/26/24 Allison Patel 3/26/24

What’s Your Motivation?

We all have our own motivations for family photos. What are yours?

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 3/5/24 Allison Patel 3/5/24

4 Reasons to Schedule Family Photos in Spring instead of Fall

November is my busiest month for family photos. I have 4 reasons why you should choose spring for family photos instead of fall.

Allison Patel 2/20/24 Allison Patel 2/20/24

The Things You Don’t Say - Family Photos at Home

You might not know what to say when I ask what you’re looking for in family photos. Here’s what happens if you’re not sure what you want.

Allison Patel 1/30/24 Allison Patel 1/30/24

Why You Can’t Get Family Photos Done (even when you want to)

You want to get family photos done, but you just can’t for some reason. Maybe it’s because you’re considering family photos to be a task, instead of the big project it actually is. Good news: I have a checklist for you!

Allison Patel 1/23/24 Allison Patel 1/23/24

Family Membership - An Exclusive Club

I have a secret club, exclusive to previous clients. It’s full of benefits that non-members don’t get, and perks of being return clients. I’m gonna tell you all about it.

Allison Patel 12/26/23 Allison Patel 12/26/23

How to Get Ahead in The Bonus Week

In that quiet bonus week between Christmas and New Years Eve, there’s an opportunity to get ahead with a task that you want to do but also really don’t want to do.

Allison Patel 12/5/23 Allison Patel 12/5/23

Time As a Conveyor Belt

Picture time as a conveyor belt, and try not to freak out. It’s not about stopping the conveyor belt. It’s about deciding what’s important.