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5 Favorite Local Boutique Shops in Northern CA
Photo Credit: The Butler's Pantry Local businesses really are the heart of our Northern CA community. It’s easy to support loc...
How to Plan a Successful Headshot Day
Does your company need uniform images for your website? Has it been a while since your company had headshots taken? Is your tea...
Extended Family Photoshoot at McManis Family Vineyards
Family and wine? Sign me up. Recently, I was able to take family and marketing photos for the McManis Family of McManis Family...
Small Business Feature: Wendy Glaister of Wendy Glaister Interiors – Ripon, CA
This is a very special small business feature. Wendy Glaister of Wendy Glaister Interiors is truly one of the most hardworking ...
7 Gift Ideas when shopping local at Small Businesses in Ripon, CA
As a small business owner, I know how much time and effort it takes to run a small business. With Small Business Saturday and ...
The Power of Printed Photographs | Ripon CA
Family pictures are a visual diary of the past and the power of printed photographs is enormous. It is likely you...
Save Small Businesses – Central Valley, CA – Featured: A Matter of Taste – Ripon, CA
Business Name: A Matter of Taste Owner: Judith Valenzuela Contact Info: 115 E. Main Street, Ripon, Ca, 95366 1spiredby7aste@g...
Save Small Businesses – Central Valley, CA – Featured: The Vine House – Ripon, CA
Business Name: The Vine House Owner: Kyndra Wilson Contact Info: 222 W. River Rd, Suite B, Ripon, Ca, 95366 info@thevinehouse...
Save Small Businesses - Central Valley, CA - Featured: Divine Salon & Spa - Ripon, CA
Business Name: Divine Salon & Spa Owner: Heather Hernandez Contact Info: 113 W Main Street, Ripon, Ca, 95366 divinesalona...
Women, You Are Valued - Central Valley CA
This is a shout out to ALL women to remind you, YOU ARE VALUED! As women age, sometimes society begins to treat them as “less t...
Self-Care for Hard Working Moms Northern California
Let’s face it, even pre-pandemic, self-care is something we crave, we need for our mental health, and quite frankly, most...
Actor Headshots Ripon CA
Photographing actor headshots is something I really enjoy, so when Kevin Valdez’s father called me looking for professio...
Traveling to National and State Parks
If you are trying to make summer vacation plans, I highly recommend traveling to national and state parks. As we begin t...
Framed Canvas Prints Northern CA
In today’s Product Spotlight we are highlighting Custom Framed Canvas Prints from Rachael Venema Photography. Let me star...
Summer Family Photos and What to Wear Central Valley CA
If you’ve been considering having family photos taken, but aren’t certain where to start, let’s begin with summer family...
My Favorite Go-To's in Ripon CA
As we thankfully begin to see our COVID-19 numbers decline here in northern California, some of my favorite go-to’s in Ripon a...
Keeping Your Mind Healthy Central Valley CA
Keeping your mind healthy has always been a priority for me, but it’s never been more important than it is right now. Fo...
Helping in Times of Need Ripon CA
Our world has been turned upside down in a matter of days and weeks. So instead of talking photography today, I wanted t...
Professional Headshots Central Valley CA
You might think that only actors or writers need professional headshots, but in reality, there are so many careers that ...
Business Spotlight: Wild Blooms Flower Farm Ripon CA
As you probably know by now, I’m all about promoting local business in our area. So when I get the opportunity to photograph ...
This is one of those stories of something you would never think would happen to you. Earlier this year, my personal Facebook pr...