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Allison Patel 11/8/22 Allison Patel 11/8/22

Family Stories: One Big Thank You

Each family that contacts me for photography has a different reason, a different story. Thank you for allowing me to help you tell your story, in whatever phase of life you’re in.

Allison Patel 11/1/22 Allison Patel 11/1/22

How to Prepare for a Photo Session (The Night Before)

You’ve never, ever put off preparing for your professional photo session until the last minute (like, the night before). Only disorganized people do that, right? Here are some last-minute prep items for disorganized people (not you).

Allison Patel 10/25/22 Allison Patel 10/25/22

5 Questions to Ask HR About Parental Leave in Central Virginia

You don’t know what you don’t know about parental leave. Here are 5 questions to ask your Central Virginia HR representative about parental leave when you’re planning to welcome a baby into your life.

Allison Patel 10/11/22 Allison Patel 10/11/22

What is “Lifestyle Photography?”

What exactly IS Lifestyle Photography? What does it mean, and how fancy should you make your accent while in a lifestyle photography session? I’ll tell you.

Allison Patel 10/4/22 Allison Patel 10/4/22

7 Easy Ideas for Planning Extended Family Photo Sessions this Holiday Season

With some intentionality, you can incorporate a photography session into your extended family holiday celebration. Here are 7 tips for making it easier.

Allison Patel 9/27/22 Allison Patel 9/27/22

5 Questions for an RVA-Based Certified Lactation Counselor

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.

Allison Patel 9/20/22 Allison Patel 9/20/22

5 Photos to Take in the Hospital

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.

Allison Patel 9/13/22 Allison Patel 9/13/22

What to Wear for Fall Family Photos

Are the outfit options keeping you from booking family photos this fall? I can help!

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.