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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.

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.

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