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Allison Patel 10/24/23 Allison Patel 10/24/23

Mini Sessions That are Actually Convenient

Most mini sessions are inconvenient. These are in your yard or on your porch, when your family is in town. What better way to get three generations of your family into a photo?

Allison Patel 10/17/23 Allison Patel 10/17/23

Trigger Warning: Pregnancy Loss

October is Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month. Here’s my story, and an open invitation to share yours.

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

You Actually Are Photogenic

Most of think we aren’t photogenic because our parents took few photos of us growing up, and those few photos had lots of mistakes. That doesn’t mean you’re not photogenic. It means your parents weren’t professional photographers.

Allison Patel 10/3/23 Allison Patel 10/3/23

Your Home is Precious (Reviews are Earned)

Your home is precious, and you and it deserve to be treated with respect. Today I’m sharing a little drama I’ve had with a contractor, and how it contrasts with the experience I try to leave my clients.

Allison Patel 9/26/23 Allison Patel 9/26/23

Practicing What I Preach: Hang the Dang Photos

We moved over a month ago and I’m struggling to hang photos and art on the walls. Sometimes you just need a five year old to push you to hang the dang photos.

Allison Patel 9/19/23 Allison Patel 9/19/23

5 Differences Between Mini Sessions and Regular Family Photo Sessions

There’s more differences than you think between regular family photo sessions and mini photo sessions. It’s more than just the short amount of time. Here are 5 differences.

Allison Patel 9/12/23 Allison Patel 9/12/23

How to Dress for Indoor Family Photos

How should you dress for an indoor family photo session? Not too casual, not too dressy… I have some tips for you.

Allison Patel 9/5/23 Allison Patel 9/5/23

Challenge: A Dad Who Hated Photography

I had a real client challenge: a (super sweet) dad who hated photos and was apprehensive about me coming into their home with the goal of taking photos. Challenge accepted.

Allison Patel 8/29/23 Allison Patel 8/29/23

What to do with In-Home Family Photos

What can you do with non-traditional, unposed family photos? The same things you can do with traditional, posed family photos. Except better.

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

Gloomy Day Midlothian Family Photos

What happens when your family photo session day is gloomy and rainy? Well, when you’re doing in-home family photos, nothing changes and we have an amazing time. Here’s proof.