Cover Photography

November 2023

On the Cover: Patricia Pastor enjoys some fun times with her grandchildren, Alder and Elda. Patricia Pastor is Children’s Center & Lab School Director, ECE Adjunct Faculty in Early Childhood Education at Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz.

October 2023

Cover Photographer: ilanna Greenfield is a mother, maker, artist and handy crafter. She strives to create organic and nature-based classes and events for young people. She and her husband Shane run Luna Verde Permaculture and build tiny homes. lunaverdepermaculture.com (more…)

September 2023

North State Parent is delighted to feature this illustration by renowned artist Alli Arnold. Alli also illustrates for The New York Times, Boston Globe, Travel + Leisure and Real Simple.

August 2023

Cover Photographer: Photographer Betsey Walton says her work is all about relationships: “When the people, their expressions, and their joy all come together in an image, I know why I am a photographer. There is something magical about catching a glimpse of the best in someone.” Take a look at Betsey’s magic at bwaltonphotograpy.com (more…)

June/July 2023

Cover Photographer: Cover photo by Chrissy Ren Photography. Based in Gazelle, CA, Chrissy has been offering her photographic services since 2014, and loves spending time with her husband and three daughters. View her work: @chrissyrenphotography, chrissyrenphotograph.wixsite.com/photography (more…)

May 2023

Cover Photographer: Amber Thompson is a portrait photographer specializing in families and dancers, but loves to do it all! “I love creating portraits that show your individual personality, and make you look and feel your best,” she says. “Every photo has a story, and I love capturing the emotions that can’t be put into words.” Amber’s studio is located in Chico, and she is available for portraits all over Butte County. amberthompsonphoto.com (more…)

April 2023

Cover Photographer: Amber Thompson is a portrait photographer specializing in families and dancers, but loves to do it all! “I love creating portraits that show your individual personality, and make you look and feel your best,” she says. “Every photo has a story, and I love capturing the emotions that can’t be put into words.” Amber’s studio is located in Chico, and she is available for portraits all over Butte County. amberthompsonphoto.com (more…)

March 2023

North State Parent is delighted to feature this illustration by renowned artist Alli Arnold. We think it really captures the magic of being a child and exploring the joys in the North State with friends. Alli is also an accomplished pet portrait artist. See more of her charming work at alliarnold.com and AlliArnoldPortraits.Etsy.com

February 2023

Cover Photographer: Amber Thompson is a portrait photographer specializing in families and dancers, but loves to do it all! “I love creating portraits that show your individual personality, and make you look and feel your best,” she says. “Every photo has a story, and I love capturing the emotions that can’t be put into words.” Amber’s studio is located in Chico, and she is available for portraits all over Butte County. amberthompsonphoto.com (more…)

January 2023

Cover Photographer: Amber Thompson is a portrait photographer specializing in families and dancers, but loves to do it all! “I love creating portraits that show your individual personality, and make you look and feel your best,” she says. “Every photo has a story, and I love capturing the emotions that can’t be put into words.” Amber’s studio is located in Chico, and she is available for portraits all over Butte County. amberthompsonphoto.com (more…)

December 2022

Cover Photographer: Cover photo by Lisa Tosi Photography. Lisa has been providing photography services in Chico and surrounding areas since 1999. Lisa's studio is located in a country setting in Chico, CA. Lisa offers photography for children, famlies, businesses and much more. Be sure to check out her monthly Mini Shoots as well! You can view her work at www.lisatosi.com (more…)

November 2022

Cover Photographer: Photography is about relationships. “When the people, their expressions, and their joy all come together in an image, I know why I am a photographer. There is something magical about catching a glimpse of the best in someone,” says photographer Betsey Walton. For more of her images go to: www.bwaltonphotography.com (more…)

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