Need less stress in your life? Here are 5 tips for a stress-free newborn photography session.

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.

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

What’s it like to have a lifestyle newborn photo session in your home when your baby is just six days old? Read CJ’s story and find out.

A list of things I wish I’d known (that nobody told me) before I became a parent of a newborn.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Most new parents don’t know when to schedule newborn photography. I’m here to give you some info so you can make an informed choice and decide what works best for your family.