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Allison Patel 3/29/22 Allison Patel 3/29/22

A Lesson in Dressing for Newborn Photos

As a new parent preparing for a newborn photography session, you don’t know what you don’t know. Let me be your guide.

Allison Patel 3/15/22 Allison Patel 3/15/22

5 RVA Professionals to Add to Your Baby Team

Did you know you can ask for friends and family to help you pay for professional support when you’re having a baby? Here’s a free download with five local pros to hire.

Allison Patel 3/8/22 Allison Patel 3/8/22

Celebrating You on International Women’s Day

Happy International Women’s Day! Today, I’m celebrating you: the women in my photographs.

Allison Patel 2/22/22 Allison Patel 2/22/22

You Are Enough for the Photograph

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be in it, with them. You are enough for the photograph.

Allison Patel 2/8/22 Allison Patel 2/8/22

At Home vs. RVA Park: A Quiz for Your Photo Session

Which is better for your photo session: at home or at an RVA park? Take this quiz and find out!

Allison Patel 1/25/22 Allison Patel 1/25/22

Minimizing Risk: Family Photos in the Age of Covid

As a careful, occasionally paranoid, but overall intelligent parent who also wants photos of your family, how can you minimize your Covid risk when planning for family photos right now?

Allison Patel 1/4/22 Allison Patel 1/4/22

2021 Connections and 2022 Intentions

It's time to say goodbye to 2021, but before I do, I want to show you my favorite family, maternity, and newborn images from 2021.

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 4/20/21 Allison Patel 4/20/21

Midlothian Newborn Photography

I visited this family’s Midlothian home and photographed them with their two week old baby girl and big sister puppy dog. She slept the whole time, and that was just fine.

Allison Patel 3/23/21 Allison Patel 3/23/21

Newborn Album: A Favorite Way to Display Photos

Wondering what to do with newborn photos after your lifestyle newborn session? Consider an archival album - I’ll do the design and ordering work for you.