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About Michelle Pattee

My Story

 
 

Purposeful Work
The most powerful images are created through connection. I connect with my clients by establishing authentic trust. Thirty years behind the camera has deepened my curiosity about relationships and the human spirit. Photography inspires my sense of wonder and optimism. Motherhood has also had a significant impact on my work.

Relaxed, Relatable, Real
I discovered photography through film and spent college in a darkroom. This slower process was an early influence. I strive for photographs that are honest. My style is driven by intuition, an appreciation for timeless simplicity and decades of experience.

For Every Client
I include hundreds of final photographs and download access in high resolution. Custom prints and albums are also available.  

My Story
I'm a San Francisco native and always look forward to returning home, to my beautiful California. I received my BFA in Photography and Textiles from California College of the Arts. After years in the city, I moved to Sebastopol, West Sonoma County. I love yoga, sobriety, Paris, denim, desserts and redheads. I am a multidisciplinary creative by profession and passion. My images have been licensed by national brands for cards, books and gift bags. My former soft goods line, Archival Decor, was based on my photo screen prints and carried by major accounts, including Barneys, ABC Home and Neiman Marcus. My Sebastopol farmhouse was the chosen location for shoots by Toyota, Pottery Barn, Walmart, Amazon, Pendleton, Sundance, West Elm and many more. In addition to photography, Iā€™m available for interior space design and creative direction.