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Allison Patel 5/16/23 Allison Patel 5/16/23

What SHOULD Photography Cost?

What should photography cost? What does photography, bread, fruit salad, and organic green beans all have in common? How many mixed metaphors can I have in one blog post?

Allison Patel 5/9/23 Allison Patel 5/9/23

What Is Family?

What makes a family? Is it a number? Is it determined by the ages of the people in your life? Or is it something else? Something maybe more important?

Allison Patel 5/2/23 Allison Patel 5/2/23

Seven Types of Photos to Print

Seven types of photos to print for your walls, fridge, and kid-friendly albums, to help grow your kids’ self-esteem and get your photos out of your phone.

Allison Patel 4/25/23 Allison Patel 4/25/23

What to Do With All Those Photos

My toddler loves seeing herself in photos, and steals my phone to look at updated photos. Here are my solutions to keeping my phone and letting her see herself.

Allison Patel 4/18/23 Allison Patel 4/18/23

New: Full Pricing Transparency

New on the Allison Patel Photography website: full pricing transparency! Read about why I decided this is the right way to go, and how I think it helps you make a decision on who to hire.

Allison Patel 4/11/23 Allison Patel 4/11/23

Dogs Welcome: Newborn Photos in Chesterfield

Dogs aren’t “like” family. They are family. And they’re welcome to join us for your newborn photo session at home.

Allison Patel 4/4/23 Allison Patel 4/4/23

5 Great Maternity Photo Locations in Richmond

Five places where I like to photograph maternity clients, and two places where I don’t, in Richmond, Virginia.

Allison Patel 3/28/23 Allison Patel 3/28/23

Deep Run Park Maternity Photos

I’ve used Deep Run Park a lot this year for family photos, but only once for maternity photos. This session was a mix of maternity and family, with a little toddler chaos sprinkled in.

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

When Was the Last Time…?

When was the last time you got a really great photo of you with your kids? I’m putting together Motherhood Porchraits and this is your chance to get in on it early.

Allison Patel 3/14/23 Allison Patel 3/14/23

Five Excellent RVA Spring Photo Locations

Spring is a great time to schedule family photos out in Richmond. Here are five locations where I love to take pictures in the spring.