Snow day

I have to post this because my kids are so cute and so is my grandson. It hardly ever snows here in the valley, but if you drive for about 45 minutes or so up to the mountains, you can run into some snow. This is my son Nick and his wife Ana and my cute little grandson. He has never been to the snow before...well that I know of or that he could remember. So today Nick took him to the snow, this was before they left. They got all bundled up.

My kids and grand pups

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Shandin and Kristin Engagement Shoot

It has been cold here in Northern California. Well not cold compared to other places. Yesterday was the last time the sun was supposed to shine for a while. So Kristin and Shandin met me at the park to try and get in an outside shoot before it is to late. Here are a few that I liked.

Recent shoot with my sister

Photographed my little sister today and her family. These are a few.

Corning vs Orland Alumni game

Hey what fun to watch the alumni from rival schools Corning and Orland play in the alumni game this year. I was lucky to be able to take there team photos. If anyone is interested in purchasing one of this photos drop me a line and I will get it to you.

Paradise vs Shasta

Covered the Section Championship game between Paradise and Shasta on Wednesday night. It was a lot of fun. This is a one shot from the celebration. You can see the whole gallery at Maxpreps.

Fun in the park

Recent shoot I did at the 5 mile park in Chico. Wow there were 2 other photographers there...I had to fight for space. Next time I am defiantly going to 1 mile. More space there.

Prints being hung at the Durango RV Resort

My Mom and I went to the Durango RV resort today to drop of the first set of prints they are displaying in their Lodge, and office buildings. It was pretty exciting. There will be 9 all together.

You can see a couple of the prints here.

Hey I am going to have a booth at the Christmas Fair in Corning on Saturday, if you are there make sure you come by and see me!

Christmas Cards...and pictures of my kids

I just did a shoot with my son and his wife and puppy for Christmas cards. Here are a few shots. It is not always easy to photograph your family...like your son. Since you have been sticking the camera in his face for his whole life, you would think he would be used to it by now. Actually we had a lot of fun. You too can have Christmas cards like these, or a family portrait to give as gifts. Better contact me soon my schedule if filling up fast.

Happy Holidays!..(wow it's not even thanks giving yet)

Playing

Daddy needs his face dusted

Face mask....

Tonight My son and grandson were walking around with their helmets on. So I took there picture. Working on framing prints for the Durango RV Resort...its been a long day!

My Son and his family

Oh my gosh Alice and Brian posted this picture of their family today.
They are so cute. I love and miss you guys...I am sorry my brain does not work sometimes.
I love you regardless of my poor memory. (getting old and going crazy I guess)
I cant wait to see you at Christmas time.
The puppy is so cute!

Camber Mixer

I went to the Chamber mixer tonight. Saw some old friends, and some new.

It was held out at the School farm. They have a very cute little store out there. Ran by the students of Corning High. Lots of cute things that would be good for Christmas gifts. You should check it out! It is located at 3840 Marguerite Ave. between Loleta and South avenues.

Hey I am doing family portraits for Christmas! I designed some cool cards to check them out. Also I will be offering a package that includes framing if you want, or canvas wraps, those look like a painting, very very nice. If you want to book an appointment call ASAP they are going fast. I can shoot here, or at your house. Inside or outside.

Here are some of the cards I designed

Jvan Photography - located in Corning CA

Well, I am finally home from school, and things are starting to take off. Starting your own business can be a scary thing. But I just keep putting one foot in front of the other.

I have thought a lot about whether Corning can support and photography studio. I still don't know, but it is my home. The place I have raised my children, the place where so many faces are familiar.

I hope to see you all soon, I am planning on being at the Christmas fair. Look for me, I am going to be offering a Christmas special you don't want to miss!

I recently was commissioned to photograph website pictures for the new RV park in Red Bluff. The Durango RV resort. I don't know if any of you have been able to take a look at the park, but it is beautiful. You can see their site here Durango RV resort.

They also purchased some prints to hang in the lodge and office buildings. Prints of the surrounding area. Below are a few they bought. They are all being framed as I write this, and will be installed soon.

Adam and Breanne

It was so much fun shooting this wedding. Adam is silly and makes my job easy, Breanne was so sweet and calm. I got to see so many people I know and have not seen in a long time.

I think it turned out well.... check it out for yourself

Some one is glad that I am home!

Don

This is my friend Don, we were both born in Willows Ca. Anyway I wanted to take a picture of him with his tattoo. It is a tattoo in memory of his nephew Steven who was lost tragically at a very young age. I thought it was important to capture it for him. It means a lot to him. Here is to you Don, it is a wonderful gesture to your nephew.

This weekend

Well I am almost recovered from my 10 months at Hallmark. Just kidding, it was intense, I miss Mass. I arrived in Northern California just in time to see and breath all the terrible smoke. It is clearing now, thank goodness.

I found a drop and pop sort of job to get money coming, will start soon. But I have tried to continue shooting, even if just for my portfolio. These are some shots I took this weekend. It was great fun. My sister came over and did the makeup. We made a day of it.

I miss all my 2008s - hope you are all well!!

I also miss calibrated screens.

Thanks

Back to being able to take pictures of the what I love most....

Wow it has been almost a month since graduation! What a month it has been. I got sicker than a dog and slept for 3 weeks. I slept because I was so drained from the last year. Hallmark is tuff for many reasons. We all know about the academic reasons, but the tougher part for me was to keep some kind of life going, with no money no job and tons of bills. I was taken care of while at Hallmark, by the outside, with out that help I would not have made it.

So I am feeling refreshed and ready to go. I made a crash landing and am now ready to try and get going again.

So thanks to all, your love makes me want to be strong and successful, to let you know I do not take for granted one minute what was done for me, what was given to me.

Mark

This is a video from my graduation at Hallmark. It is of a great friend and fellow photographer, Mark.

Mark thank you for this...it gets more inspiring everyday. I am so honored to have been able to be in the same class with you. Thanks Buddy!

Home...and it is smokey!

The valley is full of smoke. It is crazy I have never seen it like this before, and I have been here since 1980. Here is a shot from Capay see the smoke?



One of my babies

My babies baby...and my little A playing the air drums while Daddy plays the guitar.