North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Cover Photography

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.

May 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. On the Cover: Gavrielle Garcia, age 10, flies her kite in front of the Redding Civic Center. She enjoys singing, ballet, art, dancing, ministering, and working at Grilla Bites, her family’s restaurant. The beauty of this picture reflects not only her free spirit, but the spontaneity of three families making time to play together on a Sunday afternoon.

April 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. 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!  

March 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:  Jeromy Rhoades and Jess Miley enjoy family time together with Adley, age 1, and Macie, age 3. They love to spend as much time as possible outdoors camping, bike riding and exploring. Background house: Johnson's Country Inn in Chico.

February 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:  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.

January 2013

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:  Bernard Hoffrogge, age 17, is a senior at Paradise Adventist Academy. He enjoys playing the Tuba and loves many other aspects of music, like choir and swing band. Bernard is working on his Boy Scout Eagle Service Project and enjoys playing soccer.

December 2012

Photography: Jamie Solorio Photography. Jamie Solorio loves photographing people to reflect the true connections between them. Her photoshoots include engagements, weddings, and portraits of seniors, newborns, toddlers and families. Based in Redding, CA, Jamie is sometimes available for photoshoots outside Shasta County. Contact her at (530) 355-5272. On the Cover:  Alyssa Brown enjoys basketball, cheerleading, dancing and performing.  She has enjoyed ballet for the past six years, and is a soloist in the upcoming Redding City Ballet's production of the Nutcracker.

November 2012

Photography: Essence Photography strives to provide clients with photographic art that will be enjoyed for generations to come. Started in 2009, the studio is based in Redding, CA, and specializes in capturing the essence of children and families. Contact Betsy Erickson at (530) 440-3450. On the Cover:  David Sherbundy, Alyssa, age 8, Austin, age 10, and active mom Tracee Fletcher share quality time together skating, playing sports and enjoying all the North State has to offer.

October 2012

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:  With a love of animals and the outdoors, including many sports-related activities, Lisa Jeter and her 5-year-old daughter Briana enjoy time with their friend "Anabelle" the Road Island Red hen.  

September 2012

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:  Colby Hood, age 11, Blayne Hass, age 12, and Flynn Davis, age 12, are all involved with Chico Rebels Lacrosse. Join the team! The Lacrosse season runs January thru May; for info visit www.chicorebels.uslaxteams.com

August 2012

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:  The Dank family enjoys time learning and growing together through their homeschooling endeavors.      

July 2012

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: Jo and Stephen Campbell and their sons Shaw, age 15, and Seth, age 11, enjoy time together playing tennis, kayaking, hiking and swimming.     Open publication
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