North State Parent magazine

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

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August 2022

On the Cover: It’s Back to School time, and we’ve got some great resources to help you ease into a successful school year. You’ll find options for your preschooler in the Preschool Directory, food for thought in an article about different learning styles, and a look at how our regional colleges are ramping up programs to train young people for lucrative careers in the trades. And, while it’s still summer, be sure to check out our tips to make summer reading fun.  

June/July 2022

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…)

May 2022

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 2022

Cover Photographer: Nicole Roberts Photography. Nicole specializes in family photography, on location or in her beautiful, spacious 3,200-square-foot studio near downtown Chico. In addition to capturing special moments with your growing family, her full-service studio offers framing, prints, fine art and more. Visit nicolerobertsphoto.com for more information or contact Nicole at (530) 895-8000. (more…)

March 2022

North State Parent is delighted to feature this illustration by renowned artist Alli Arnold. She has captured the joy of being a child in our beautiful North State region. Alli also illustrates for The New York Times, Boston Globe, Travel + Leisure and Real Simple.

February 2022

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 2022

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…)

December 2021

Photography by Abigail Griffith. Abigail lives in Redding and is a creative photographer and social media manager, with a passion for telling stories that matter through photography and written word. Follow @abigail.annphoto or @abigail.ann on Instagram for more. (more…)

November 2021

Cover Photographer: Ashley Moore is a lifestyle photographer, specializing in maternity, newborns, families and weddings. She picked up a camera when she was married four years ago, and has been creatively documenting her children’s lives, and the weddings and family milestones of special clients ever since. Her spacious, natural light, creative space studio is located in Anderson, CA. ashleymoorephotography.com (more…)

October 2021

Cover Photographer: Ashley Moore is a lifestyle photographer, specializing in maternity, newborns, families and weddings. She picked up a camera when she was married four years ago, and has been creatively documenting her children’s lives, and the weddings and family milestones of special clients every since. Her spacious, natural light, creative space studio is located in Anderson, CA. ashleymoorephotography.com (more…)

September 2021

North State Parent is delighted to feature this illustration by renowned artist Alli Arnold. She has captured the beauty and diversity of our North State families. Alli also illustrates for The New York Times, Boston Globe, Travel + Leisure and Real Simple.

August 2021

Cover Photographer: Crystal Amen started her photography adventure seven years ago, and specializes in portraits of families and children as well as wedding packages. Crystal has three young daughters that love to be her models when she isn’t photographing clients. Crystal lives in Cottonwood, CA, where she and her husband raise about 30 head of cattle. A former rodeo queen, she also recently added rodeo photography to her services. CrystalAmenPhotography.com (more…)
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