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Allison Patel 12/27/22 Allison Patel 12/27/22

Your 2022 in Review

A year in review, not about me, but about the families I’ve had the honor of photographing this year.

Allison Patel 12/20/22 Allison Patel 12/20/22

The Big Secret About Photographs

The big secret about photographs that everyone knows and no one wants to admit.

Allison Patel 12/13/22 Allison Patel 12/13/22

Why I Hired a Doula for My Second Birth

I hired a doula for my daughter’s birth, even though I’d already done birth before and knew (sort of) what to expect. Here’s why I hired a doula for my second birth.

Allison Patel 12/6/22 Allison Patel 12/6/22

Late to the Fall Color Party? Try Winter for Your Family Photos

If Fall was too difficult and chaotic for you to schedule a photo session, here’s how to make Winter the season for updating your family’s photos.

Allison Patel 11/29/22 Allison Patel 11/29/22

They’re Never “Just Snapshots”

Photos of your family, of the people you love, are never “just snapshots.” They’re a record of your life, your family. They become more important with the passing of time, not less.

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

5 Non-Cheesy Photo Gift Ideas

Need some ideas for how to turn your photos into gifts? Here are 5 non-cheesy photo gift ideas.

Allison Patel 11/15/22 Allison Patel 11/15/22

A Limited Series: Holiday Porchraits

The holidays are a time when lots of extended families get together. I have an offer this year, if you’d like to document your time together as a family with a professional photographer.

Allison Patel 11/8/22 Allison Patel 11/8/22

Family Stories: One Big Thank You

Each family that contacts me for photography has a different reason, a different story. Thank you for allowing me to help you tell your story, in whatever phase of life you’re in.

Allison Patel 11/1/22 Allison Patel 11/1/22

How to Prepare for a Photo Session (The Night Before)

You’ve never, ever put off preparing for your professional photo session until the last minute (like, the night before). Only disorganized people do that, right? Here are some last-minute prep items for disorganized people (not you).

Allison Patel 10/25/22 Allison Patel 10/25/22

5 Questions to Ask HR About Parental Leave in the United States

You don’t know what you don’t know about parental leave. Here are 5 questions to ask your HR representative about parental leave when you’re planning to welcome a baby into your life.