Alameda Newborn & Family photographer
Alameda is home, genuinely, not just geographically. Our car is perpetually full of sand from the beach down the road, we're building our life here, and I run into people I know every single time I leave the house.
As an Alameda newborn photographer and family photographer, I photograph families in my own community, and that feels less like work and more like documenting the life I'm already living alongside you.
Rebecca Pattison Photography
My approach with Alameda families is simple: movement over poses, play over performance. I follow your family's energy rather than directing it — and what comes out the other side are photos that actually look like you.
Alameda Beach is a personal favorite — less crowded than other Bay Area beaches, beautiful in late afternoon light, and the kind of place where kids forget the camera exists entirely. When you want something different, the East Bay has endless options — Lafayette, Mt. Diablo, Oakland's redwoods, and beyond.
As your Alameda family photographer, I'm not just serving this community — I'm part of it.
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Natural, play-based family photography in Alameda & the Bay Area
In-home newborn sessions come to you — no studio, no travel, no logistics. Just you, your baby, and the home you've already prepared for them. There's something irreplaceable about documenting those first days exactly where they're unfolding.
I'm not a photographer passing through Alameda — I'm your neighbor. That matters to me.
Your house doesn't need to be perfect. You just had a baby. I also offer outdoor newborn sessions at a nearby garden in warmer months for families who want something different.
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Alameda in-home, lifestyle newborn photography
Maternity sessions are about more than a bump — they're about capturing you in this season, exactly as you are right now. Warm, natural, and completely guided.
Alameda Beach at golden hour is hard to beat. For something more lush, stunning outdoor locations are minutes away. I'll help you choose what feels right.
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Maternity photography in Alameda & the Bay Area
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You don't need your kids to behave a certain way for the session to work. I guide when needed, but mostly I'm paying attention to how your family already works together — that's where the connection worth remembering comes from.
As an Alameda mom of two, I genuinely get it.
Working with Young Children in Alameda
I'm not just serving Alameda — I'm part of it. I shop at the same stores, walk the same streets, bump into the same people at the farmers market.
Based in Alameda, I serve families throughout the East Bay and greater Bay Area. Family and maternity sessions take place outdoors at locations across the region. Newborn sessions come to you, wherever home is.
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If you’re looking for family photos that feel natural and reflective of this stage of life, I’d love to work with you.
Share a bit about your family, the season you’re in, and what you’re hoping to remember most.
I’ll be in touch within 48 hours to begin planning something meaningful together.
The sweet spot for those sleepy newborn photos is typically 7-14 days old. If that timeframe does not work for your family, you haven't missed your chance. Honor your family's timeline. Babies older than one month will offer more eye contact, connection and potentially sweet smiles.
How far in advance should i book an Alameda newborn photographer?
Yes! While I'm based in Alameda, I photograph families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area — including San Francisco, East Bay, the Peninsula, Marin and beyond.
Do you travel outside Alameda for family and maternity sessions?
Wardrobe greatly impacts the results of your images. I provide detailed tips on styling your family, and am available to help you coordinate outfits so everyone looks and feels beautifully in sync.
Do you offer styling?
Yes — I come to you. In-home newborn sessions are available throughout Alameda and the surrounding East Bay. I work with your home's natural light and the details of your own space to create something personal and true to this moment in your family's life.
Do you photograph newborns in Alameda homes?
Alameda Beach is my personal favorite — especially in the late afternoon when the light is golden and kids can run freely. I'll help you choose the right spot for your family depending on the mood and season you're going for.
What location is best in Alameda?
Yes! I have two of my own, volunteer weekly in a school classroom of 3-5 year olds, and primarily photograph younger families. While some children may need time to warm up to the camera, I know we will be able to capture memories you'll cherish during our session.