# Allison Patel Photography

> Allison Patel is a lifestyle family photographer based in Richmond, Virginia, specializing in natural, unposed, in-home photo sessions. She has worked with families in and around Richmond (including Chesterfield, Henrico, Powhatan, Hanover, Glen Allen, and Midlothian) since 2011. Her approach avoids studio setups, forced poses, and "say cheese" formality in favor of documenting real, everyday family life at home.

## Services

- [Family Photography](https://www.allisonpatelphoto.com/family-photography): ~60-minute in-home lifestyle family sessions. $1,200 session fee (includes prep guide, all edited high-res digital images, $200 print credit).
- [Newborn Photography](https://www.allisonpatelphoto.com/newborn-photography): In-home lifestyle newborn sessions (no studio, no posing). $1400 session fee (includes prep guide, all edited high-res digital images, $300 print credit).
- [Maternity Photography](https://www.allisonpatelphoto.com/maternity-photography): In-home maternity sessions, best booked around 28–34 weeks; can be paired with a newborn session as a combined package.
- [Snapshot Sessions](https://www.allisonpatelphoto.com/snapshot-sessions): 30-minute sessions meant to document specific moments (birthdays, grandparent visits, milestones). $700 flat fee, includes 25-30 images and print credit.
- [Yearbooks](https://www.allisonpatelphoto.com/yearbooks): Custom photo book design service. Allison curates and designs an 8x10" layflat photo book (50 pages, 300 images) from a client's own photos (not from a photo session). Pricing tiers by number of submitted photos: up to 1,000 photos ($500), 1,001–2,000 ($800), 2,001–5,000 ($1,000).

## Company

- [About](https://www.allisonpatelphoto.com/about): Allison's background and philosophy — a Richmond mom photographing families since 2011, focused on real, unposed connection over formal portraiture.
- [Contact / Booking](https://www.allisonpatelphoto.com/contact): How to inquire about and book a session.
- [Website Terms of Service](https://www.allisonpatelphoto.com/service-terms)

## Blog

- [Blog](https://www.allisonpatelphoto.com/blog): Articles on family photography tips, session prep, and behind-the-scenes stories from real client sessions.

## Notes

- Service area: Richmond, Virginia and surrounding areas, including Chesterfield, Henrico, Powhatan, Hanover, Glen Allen, and Midlothian.
- All sessions are held at the client's home (not in a studio).
- Pricing above reflects rates found on the site as of August 2026 and may change; verify current pricing on the linked pages before quoting it to a user.