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May 2014

Photography: Living Shasta Photography. Photographer Karrie Ann Snure of Living Shasta Photography offers beautiful images showcasing a celebration of life. Her specialties include family and senior portraits, weddings, and animal and landscape photography. For information call Karrie Ann at (530)859-2292. On the Cover: Stellar Summer Larsen, age 8, enjoys time at the river and also likes to ski, swim, horseback ride and do gymnastics. She is the most excellent big sister to her 4-month-old brother, Kind Lee.

April 2014

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.

March 2014

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: Luca (age 7) and Rocco (age 4), along with mom Sara, enjoy playing board games. The boys also enjoy building with LEGO bricks, and their favorite outdoor activities include exploring, biking, running and other sports. The photo was taken at Nantucket Home, a Chico business providing family-friendly interior design since 1975.

February 2014

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.

January 2014

Photography: Avalon Portrait Gallery. Specializing in customer service, Avalon works together with clients to preserve life’s memories with quality and impact. Their expertise includes beautiful senior and family portraits. Avalon Portrait Gallery is located in Chico. On the Cover: The brother-sister team of Chico's Sarah Blakley and Jeff Schneeweis bring a mix of creative talents to their new company, Believe Productions. They recently produced a sold-out music and dance extravaganza called "Believe." Look for future endevours reflecting their mission of uniting people of all ages in music and dance. Click here to learn more.

December 2013

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.

November 2013

Photography: Living Shasta Photography. Photographer Karrie Ann Snure of Living Shasta Photography offers beautiful images showcasing a celebration of life. Her specialties include family and senior portraits, weddings, and animal and landscape photography. For information call Karrie Ann at (530)859-2292. On the Cover: Sisters Meskerem (left, 5) and Mihret (right, 3) love to spend time in the outdoors with parents Nancy Swift and Tom Chandler ... especially when mom and dad do the walking for them. Nancy is the executive director of an economic development nonprofit while Tom is a professional writer and marketing consultant; the family lives in Mount Shasta.

October 2013

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.

September 2013

Photography: Living Shasta Photography. Photographer Karrie Ann Snure of Living Shasta Photography offers beautiful images showcasing a celebration of life. Her specialties include family and senior portraits, weddings, and animal and landscape photography. For information call Karrie Ann at (530)859-2292. On the Cover: Three Socks, an American quarter horse, enjoys the company of Greta Hanelt and her 4-year-old daughter Cora. Now living in Mt. Shasta, Greta grew up in Montana's ranch country. She has a great love for horses and has been horseback riding since she was 3 years old. Young Cora began riding at age 2.

August 2013

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.

July 2013

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: Siblings Avary and Spencer Abdo enjoy open space while on a hike in Chico's Upper Bidwell Park. Spencer enjoys writing stories, and Avary loves working with animals.

June 2013

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.

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