Photography: Dani D Photography. Danielle Lippner is a fine art portrait photographer. She specializes in newborn, children, family and maternity portraits. On the Cover: ​Aspiring dancer Emma Lippner, age 4, puts on a show for her photographer mother Danielle, of Dani D Photography.

Photography: Ron Putnam Photography, Chico. Whether capturing images at a wedding, for a family portrait or gathering of friends, a beautiful landscape, a senior portrait, modeling, or even food shots, Ron’s work reveals the feeling of each occasion. For more information call (530) 720-7284. On the Cover: Butte County's Evan Enserro, 11, and Samantha Heil, 12, love BMX riding. Both race locally as well as travel for state and national races. Samantha rides for Nemesis BMX Race Team, and Evan rides for J.E.T. Racing. Evan also enjoys playing lacrosse, and Samantha enjoys playing flag football. 

Photography:​  ​​​Benjamin Goodpasture Photography. Benjamin Goodpasture is a North State photographer specializing in weddings, portraits and outdoor adventure. He's passionate about capturing life's significant and spontaneous moments. On the Cover: Jack ​enjoys the ​challenge ​of rock climbing​ ​at ​the new Shasta Rock Club​ in Redding​ as family and fellow climbers cheer him on​​​. ​​In addition to climbing, ​he enjoys swimming, singing and hip​ hop dance. His favorite band is Maroon 5.

Photography: Paula's Photo Art. Paula Schultz finds time to explore and capture images from all over Northern California with a special care given to nonprofit organizations. Her photos reflect the heart and soul of living in the region with her motto "every picture tells a story." On the Cover: Annie Dixon, age 8, left, and Selah Paulson-Wentzell, age 7, right, join Chico Creek Nature Center's long-time resident tortoise, John, loved by many parents and children alike. The girls are in a fort built by the center's Camp Chico Creek participants; it's one of their favorite places to visit in beautiful Bidwell Park. Chico Creek Nature Center provides youth education in the natural sciences through engaging hands-on experiences.

Photography: Heather Armstrong Photography specializes in family, senior, engagement and wedding photography. She is passionate about creating a connection with her subjects and capturing special moments! On the Cover: Josh and April LaFrance own WoodStone Construction and specialize in remodeling homes and commercial spaces. They're also weekend warriors in the outdoors with their children Jacob, age 11, and Ruby, age 9. Whether it's hiking on great trails, drifting down rivers, or scaling up rock cliffs, they all love exploring the beauty of the North State.  

Photography: Paula's Photo Art. Since 2009, Paula Schultz has enjoyed transforming everyday photographs into her own unique style of photo-art. Paula's artistic, edgy & distinctive style creates images that reflect her view of the world. In addition to photographing events and special occasions, Paula likes capturing imagery of the scenic areas of Northern California and Southern Oregon, and has had her award-winning images published in national and international magazines, calendars, websites and on postcards. On the Cover: Anna, age 16, excels at guitar, writing, photography and acting through CORE Butte charter school and is also concurrently enrolled at Butte College. Anna loves all things geeky and recently started her own YouTube channel called "girlfromtheshire," named for her hobbit-like petite stature. Someday she'd like to humorously chronicle her struggles with ADD.