Photography: Tracey Hedge Photography. Tracey Hedge creates fresh, vibrant images that allow you and your loved ones to shine. She specializes in weddings, senior portraits and family portraits, serving Northern California. Call Tracey at (530) 209-1116.

Photography: Emily Hajec Photography in Chico specializes in newborns and babies. Their gorgeous natural-light studio in north Chico offers a comfortable and relaxed experience for parents and their precious little ones. They also offer on-location, outdoor sessions for babies, children, maternity, seniors and families. For information call (775) 686-9033. On the Cover: Spending time on her family's ranch with her sons is Becky Gruenwald, a North State business owner and mother of 17-year-old Lane (in gray), 14-year-old Tate (back row, right), and 12-year-old Wade (front). Becky and her family have enjoyed owning and operating Country Pumpkins in Orland for 14 years. They also enjoy whitewater rafting, kayaking, raising animals, fishing, and triathlons.

Photography: Emily Hajec Photography in Chico specializes in newborns and babies. Their gorgeous natural-light studio in north Chico offers a comfortable and relaxed experience for parents and their precious little ones. They also offer on-location, outdoor sessions for babies, children, maternity, seniors and families. For information call (775) 686-9033. On the Cover: Gordon Lee, age 8, is a student at Blue Oak Charter School in Chico. He enjoys baseball, playing the piano and violin, and playing with LEGO bricks. He also loves to read fun books and drawing.

Photography: Doug Churchill Photography. Doug Churchill is a commercial, editorial, event, and fine art photographer who lives in Chico. Some of Doug's accomplished works for clients include Chico Electric, Pacific Bell, Children Affected By Aids, American Express, Black Belt Magazine, Discovery Channel, Galaxy Records, and many more. Call Doug at (530) 518-0649. On the Cover: Entrepreneur Carl Sommer and his children, Troy, age 8, and Annabella, age 10. Both children attend Chico Country Day School. Carl is the creator and owner of In Motion Fitness in Chico; his hobbies include CrossFit, rollerblading, biking and walking on his hands! As an active family, Carl and his children enjoy hiking, playing at In Motion Fitness, and going to the beach.

Photography: Tracey Hedge Photography. Tracey Hedge creates fresh, vibrant images that allow you and your loved ones to shine. She specializes in weddings, senior portraits and family portraits, serving Northern California. Call Tracey at (530) 209-1116. On the Cover: Mom and artist Raina Pratt, and daughter Suraya, now 2 years old, visiting friends in French Gulch. Raina and her husband Brian moved to Redding in 2009 from Montana, with their boys Elias, now 6, and Kendrick age 4. In May they are expecting their fourth child – a girl!  

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:  Left to right: Gracie Lee Swietanski, age 11, is a student at Emma Wilson Elementary School. Gracie enjoys snow skiing, wake boarding, gymnastics and dance. Macy Spearman, age 10, is a student at Hooker Oak Elementary School; her interests include playing softball, running, drawing, spending time with her grandparents, listening to music and playing with her two dogs and four hermit crabs. Luca Marinescu, age 9, is a student at Blue Oak School. Luca enjoys soccer, baseball, hiking, building with LEGO bricks, spending time with his friends, and caring for his bearded dragons and other animals on his family's small farm.