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Allison Patel 1/19/23 Allison Patel 1/19/23

Forever and the Blink of an Eye

5 years lasts forever, and just the blink of an eye.

Allison Patel 1/10/23 Allison Patel 1/10/23

Death by a Thousand Paper Cuts

Adulting can feel like Death by a Thousand Paper Cuts. I run my family photography business to be more like a bandaid than another cut. Here’s how.

Allison Patel 1/3/23 Allison Patel 1/3/23

Let’s Make a Book

Your photos deserve to be seen. Let’s make a book - I have two ways to help you get that done before the end of February.

Allison Patel 12/27/22 Allison Patel 12/27/22

Your 2022 in Review

A year in review, not about me, but about the families I’ve had the honor of photographing this year.

Allison Patel 12/20/22 Allison Patel 12/20/22

The Big Secret About Photographs

The big secret about photographs that everyone knows and no one wants to admit.

Allison Patel 12/13/22 Allison Patel 12/13/22

Why I Hired a Doula for My Second Birth

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.

Allison Patel 12/6/22 Allison Patel 12/6/22

Late to the Fall Color Party? Try Winter for Your Family Photos

If Fall was too difficult and chaotic for you to schedule a photo session, here’s how to make Winter the season for updating your family’s photos.

Allison Patel 11/29/22 Allison Patel 11/29/22

They’re Never “Just Snapshots”

Photos of your family, of the people you love, are never “just snapshots.” They’re a record of your life, your family. They become more important with the passing of time, not less.

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

5 Non-Cheesy Photo Gift Ideas

Need some ideas for how to turn your photos into gifts? Here are 5 non-cheesy photo gift ideas.

Allison Patel 11/15/22 Allison Patel 11/15/22

A Limited Series: Holiday Porchraits

The holidays are a time when lots of extended families get together. I have an offer this year, if you’d like to document your time together as a family with a professional photographer.