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: "Daddy time" is high-energy time when Jeremiah Grubbs spends time with his 2-year-old son Titus. They love being active together outdoors, and their adventures include biking, boating and skating.

Photography: Lisa Tosi Photography is located in Chico, CA. Lisa’s specialties include children, newborns, and maternity. The studio is now located in a country setting and offers pony rides during monthly “Mini Quick Shoots,” a wonderful way to capture a few great images at a cost significantly discounted from the studio’s regular pricing. Call Lisa at (530) 588-3930. On the Cover: Children grow so fast! This month's cover features Dublin, now 7, and Harper, 10. They both love playing basketball, swimming on the Chico AquaJets swim team, camping, reading, sleepovers with friends, and playing in Bidwell Park.

Photography: Kristen Privett Photography. Kristen Privett is located in Chico and she specializes in redefining high school and college senior portraits. Her work has been featured in Senior Style Magazine, which finds the latest cutting-edge senior photographers. Kristen enjoys meeting wonderful families during family portrait sessions. On the Cover: High school senior McKenna Kleiner is attending Butte College through the College Connection program at Pleasant Valley High School in Chico. She loves fashion and spending time with her friends, and feels happiest when attending one of her favorite bands' concerts. Five-year-old Indie is a beloved member of McKenna's family.  She can often be seen on squirrel patrol early mornings in Bidwell Park.

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.