Photography Blog: Tips, Stories, and Projects

(All written by Allison Patel)

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Allison Patel 9/6/22 Allison Patel 9/6/22

5 Questions to Ask When You’re Pregnant

We don’t know what we don’t know when we’re experiencing pregnancy for the first time. Here are 5 general questions to ask of your care provider or in your own internet searching.

Allison Patel 8/30/22 Allison Patel 8/30/22

School’s Back in Session: 3 Ways You Can Document Your Family This Year

I’d argue that September is a better time to set new goals for your family than January. Set a goal of documenting your family this year, and read my three easy ways to hit that goal.

Allison Patel 8/23/22 Allison Patel 8/23/22

8 Ways to Document Your Family Vacation

When you’re ready to go on your next trip, I can help you document and make the most of your photos. Here are 8 ways to document your family vacation.

Allison Patel 8/16/22 Allison Patel 8/16/22

Family Photos Are More than Baby Photos

If you stop documenting your kids when they’re babies, you’re missing out on a lot of small days that deserve to be remembered. Family photos are more than just baby photos.

Allison Patel 8/9/22 Allison Patel 8/9/22

5 Questions to Ask a Richmond Newborn Photographer

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.

Allison Patel 8/2/22 Allison Patel 8/2/22

Why You Don’t Want Family Photos Now

Do you notice your mom’s “extra pounds” in old photos with you as a kid? What makes you think your kids will notice your weight now? And yet you’re waiting for some change in your appearance before you plan family photos.

Allison Patel 7/26/22 Allison Patel 7/26/22

“You Can Just Photoshop That:” 5 Things I Refuse to Edit in Photos

There are some things I refuse to edit out of photos, because editing them would go against the goal of natural, authentic family photography. Here are five of those things I refuse to edit.

Allison Patel 7/19/22 Allison Patel 7/19/22

What a Mom Wants, What a Mom Needs

I’m tasked as an entrepreneur to find what moms need and help solve their problems. Sometimes what a mom really needs is just permission to be a human, though. Here’s permission.

Allison Patel 7/8/22 Allison Patel 7/8/22

Why I Do What I Do

After a brief existential crisis, I’ve rediscovered why I do what I do, and why Allison Patel Photography exists. And I’m here to reiterate it in no uncertain terms.

Allison Patel 6/28/22 Allison Patel 6/28/22

When to Schedule Your Newborn Photos

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.