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Allison Patel 10/11/22 Allison Patel 10/11/22

What is “Lifestyle Photography?” Photographer Lingo, Explained

What exactly IS Lifestyle Photography? What does it mean, and how fancy should you make your accent while in a lifestyle photography session? I’ll tell you.

Allison Patel 10/4/22 Allison Patel 10/4/22

7 Easy Ideas for Planning Extended Family Photo Sessions this Holiday Season

With some intentionality, you can incorporate a photography session into your extended family holiday celebration. Here are 7 tips for making it easier.

Allison Patel 9/27/22 Allison Patel 9/27/22

5 Questions for an RVA-Based Certified Lactation Counselor

Breastfeeding can be beautiful, but it can also be hard, frustrating, and leave you feeling alone. Combat those tough feelings with some proactive resources and a place to start when you need more help.

Allison Patel 9/20/22 Allison Patel 9/20/22

5 Photos to Take in the Hospital

Here are 5 photos you’ll want to take in the hospital before, during, and after having a newborn baby. It’s a short list to help you remember, but write them down. Or print this and put it in your hospital bag. Pregnancy brain is real.

Allison Patel 9/13/22 Allison Patel 9/13/22

What to Wear for Fall Family Photos

Are the outfit options keeping you from booking family photos this fall? I can help!

Allison Patel 9/6/22 Allison Patel 9/6/22

5 Questions to Ask When You’re Pregnant

We don’t know what we don’t know when we’re experiencing pregnancy for the first time. Here are 5 general questions to ask of your care provider or in your own internet searching.

Allison Patel 8/30/22 Allison Patel 8/30/22

School’s Back in Session: 3 Ways You Can Document Your Family This Year

I’d argue that September is a better time to set new goals for your family than January. Set a goal of documenting your family this year, and read my three easy ways to hit that goal.

Allison Patel 8/23/22 Allison Patel 8/23/22

8 Ways to Document Your Family Vacation

When you’re ready to go on your next trip, I can help you document and make the most of your photos. Here are 8 ways to document your family vacation.

Allison Patel 8/16/22 Allison Patel 8/16/22

Family Photos Are More than Baby Photos

If you stop documenting your kids when they’re babies, you’re missing out on a lot of small days that deserve to be remembered. Family photos are more than just baby photos.

Allison Patel 8/9/22 Allison Patel 8/9/22

5 Questions to Ask a Richmond Newborn Photographer

If you’ve never been pregnant before, how do you know what questions to ask, or who to ask them? Here are five questions to ask a newborn photographer before you hire them.