Grace and Naps

Posted on April 17, 2018April 17, 2018 by Allison

I thought I knew what grace was. I'm a Christian, and in Christianity grace comes up a lot. I know it as something God grants you when you sin, as forgiveness that can't be bought. But motherhood has taught me...Read More

New Book & An Opportunity

Posted on April 10, 2018April 8, 2018 by Allison

It can get pretty boring offering the same stuff all the time, so occasionally I like to add new stuff to my inventory to spice it up. I'm pretty excited about this new book I just started carrying this month....Read More

Richmond Small Business – RVA Baby

Posted on April 3, 2018April 2, 2018 by Allison

I met Dr. Janet West a couple of weeks ago at Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream to talk to her about her new bustling business, RVA Baby. It was 3:00 on a Friday and the place was packed with kids...Read More

Pick of the Month – A New Format

Posted on March 27, 2018March 24, 2018 by Allison

Each month or so, I review one thing in my Pick of the Month series. Whether it’s something neat or necessary, a treat or help with a problem, I think it’s worth sharing. Hopefully you’ll be inspired to find something new...Read More

A Hard Battle

Posted on March 20, 2018March 19, 2018 by Allison

"Be kind; everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." For a long time, I tortured myself by following an incredibly successful Richmond photographer on social media. She was peppy and pretty, recognized nationally for her photography, and was incredibly...Read More

Slow and Sudden Change

Posted on March 13, 2018March 12, 2018 by Allison

Change is the only constant in life. Everything is growing, changing, evolving, deteriorating or dying around us. Most things are doing so at such slow, small increments that we don't see the change from day to day. We don't see the...Read More

A Little Journey to the Unknown, Part 2

Posted on March 6, 2018March 5, 2018 by Allison

Last week, I published a new blog about the things I learned while I was pregnant and how to better benefit my maternity clients. Today is part 2 of that journey: No Longer Pregnant. Since my son was born in...Read More

A Little Journey to the Unknown, Part I

Posted on February 27, 2018April 21, 2018 by Allison

Hi! I’m finishing up my maternity leave, and will return to APP on March 1. The below post is *new,* however. Consider me back! I took a little journey to the unknown And I come back changed, I can feel...Read More

Time Keeps on Slipping

Posted on February 20, 2018February 5, 2018 by Allison

Hi! I’m currently on maternity leave, aiming to return to APP around the beginning of March. In the meantime, enjoy this throwback post from 2015, and follow me on Instagram for some newborn life photos: allisonpatelphotography The word “photography” was...Read More

Reviews and Referrals

Posted on February 13, 2018February 5, 2018 by Allison

Allison Patel Photography

Family Photography and Maternity Portraits in Richmond VA