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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.

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Woman touches her pregnant belly under the magnolia tree at Filoli

This session was a joy from start to finish. This mama and I share a love of flowers, and the timing couldn’t have been better — the magnolias were in their prime, and Filoli, although busy, was buzzing with spring just around the corner. She tends her own garden at home, so walking into Filoli’s […]

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maternity photography session in piedmont park oakland

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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Parents holding their two month old baby during lifestyle newborn photography session in the Bay Area

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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