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Glimpses into recent San Francisco Bay Area maternity, newborn, and family photography sessions. Tips and advice for planning your upcoming portrait session with Rebecca Pattison Photography. Reflections as a mom of two.
Some locations surprise you. The redwood grove at UC Berkeley Botanical Garden is one of them. I brought this sweet family of four here on a beautiful afternoon and by the end of the session we had worked our way through the grove, navigated the opinions of a very spirited two and a half year […]
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There are sessions that just feel easy from the moment you walk in the door. This was one of them. Julian’s parents welcomed me into their sun-filled San Francisco home with the kind of calm, warm energy that immediately tells you everything about how a session is going to go. First time parents who were […]
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Dracena Park Family Photos in Piedmont Dracena Park is one of the best locations for family photos in Piedmont and East Bay, offering shade, open space, and a relaxed setting for natural, connection-focused images. Tucked into a quiet neighborhood, it’s easy to access with convenient parking and tends to be less crowded than other East Bay parks. […]
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Planning family photos at Rodeo Beach is a beautiful way to capture the rugged coastal scenery of Marin County — with cliffs, ocean views, and soft golden light that changes throughout the day. Rodeo Beach is one of the most popular locations for family photos in Marin County and across the San Francisco Bay Area. […]
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Planning maternity photos at Baker Beach is one of the best ways to capture that iconic coastal California feel. The dramatic cliffs, sandy shoreline, and stunning Golden Gate Bridge views create the perfect backdrop for timeless, natural portraits. Baker Beach is one of the most popular locations for family and maternity photos in San Francisco […]
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From Bump to Baby: Maternity and Newborn Photography I love documenting growing families and it is so meaningful to tell the full story—from pregnancy to welcoming a brand new baby. That is why I offer a Bump to Baby photography experience, which includes both a maternity and newborn session. There is something so special about capturing this […]
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The Traditional Newborn Photos Timeline If you’ve ever Googled “when to take newborn photos,” you’ll quickly see the most common answer: when baby is 1–2 weeks old. My website even says a version of this! And yes — there is a reason. In those early weeks, babies are sleepiest. It’s typically before baby acne appears […]
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The minute you have a child, your whole life shifts. I know not only as a Bay Area maternity photographer, but also as a mom of two young children myself. Mine did a complete 180 — no more last-minute international travel, much earlier nights out (we love to dine at 5pm now, not joking), and […]
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Preparing Your Toddler for a New Baby When I was pregnant with my second baby, it was surprisingly hard to find books I truly loved to help prepare my toddler for a new sibling. So many felt cheesy or just didn’t align with our family. As a newborn photographer and mom of two, I see […]
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What is an in-home newborn session? In-home newborn photography sessions may be my favorite photography experience as a family photographer. There is something uniquely special about this season of life. Everything is new, everything feels delicate, and days are both beautiful and chaotic all at once. In-home newborn photography is one of the most relaxed […]
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