Photography Blog: Tips, Stories, and Projects

(All written by Allison Patel)

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

My Big Holiday Photo Tip

What’s my one big holiday photo tip? Plan ahead on how you’ll get into the photos with your kids. Here are some tips on how to do that.

Allison Patel 12/5/23 Allison Patel 12/5/23

Time As a Conveyor Belt

Picture time as a conveyor belt, and try not to freak out. It’s not about stopping the conveyor belt. It’s about deciding what’s important.

Allison Patel 11/28/23 Allison Patel 11/28/23

Baby Turns One - An At-Home Photo Session in Midlothian

I’ve photographed this family from maternity, through newborn, and now at toddlerhood. A lighthearted post full of baby smiles and documented milestones at home in Midlothian, VA.

Allison Patel 11/21/23 Allison Patel 11/21/23

Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Tips Article

I wrote an article for Richmond Family Magazine. Here’s the behind the scenes from that, and a link to the article that you can read before the holidays arrive!

Allison Patel 11/14/23 Allison Patel 11/14/23

How I Prepped My Kids for A Family Photo Session

A preparation guide before your session is great, but do you want to see how I get my own kids ready for family photos at home? Here’s a peek behind the curtain.

Allison Patel 10/31/23 Allison Patel 10/31/23

7 Quick Tips for Costume Photos

Seven quick tips for taking photos of your kids in costume. (Pro tip: number seven might be the one to start with!)

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.