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Allison Patel 7/8/21 Allison Patel 7/8/21

Glen Allen Backyard Family Photos

I spent a summer afternoon in this family’s Glen Allen backyard and we had a marvelous time playing under the trees and amongst the flowers while I took photos of them together.

Allison Patel 6/4/21 Allison Patel 6/4/21

Tips for Hiring the Right RVA Photographer

How buying a fence is like hiring a photographer. If you don’t know the questions to ask, how can you know if the answers you’re getting are correct? Here are some tips and advice.

Allison Patel 5/25/21 Allison Patel 5/25/21

A Year of Trying to Breathe

It’s been a year since George Floyd was killed, a year marked with global milestones, nationwide milestones, and personal milestones as we all process what just happened in 2020. This is me, processing.

Allison Patel 5/18/21 Allison Patel 5/18/21

That Sweet, Soft Light of Golden Hour

Showing the difference between the sweet light of golden hour and the harsh light of a summer afternoon. Finding shade would help on a bright sunny afternoon.

Allison Patel 5/11/21 Allison Patel 5/11/21

Tips for Picking Photos for an Album or Book

Here are some tips and the steps for getting family photos into an album.

Allison Patel 5/4/21 Allison Patel 5/4/21

Mothers and Sons: a U of R family session

This is a family session I did with one of my repeat clients, at University of Richmond in April 2021. There’s a connection between mothers and sons, and that’s no different for this family.

Allison Patel 4/27/21 Allison Patel 4/27/21

Extended Family Session at Harry Daniel Park

When your extended family members drive long distances to have you update their family photos, you jump at the chance. Or at least, I do.

Allison Patel 4/20/21 Allison Patel 4/20/21

Midlothian Newborn Photography

I visited this family’s Midlothian home and photographed them with their two week old baby girl and big sister puppy dog. She slept the whole time, and that was just fine.

Allison Patel 4/6/21 Allison Patel 4/6/21

Collage: A Simple, Beautiful Wall Display

A rundown of a new product I have available for clients - a collage that is beautiful, easy to hang, and lightweight. Perfect for an all-in-one gallery.

Allison Patel 3/30/21 Allison Patel 3/30/21

The Truth About Aspect Ratio

Ever wondered why part of your photo gets cut off when you print it certain sizes? Ever wanted to know how to make it stop? I’m going to break down some photo math.