That's the quote from Cottonwood rodeo rider Keith Roquemore on this poster, one of a number going up on BART stations in the San Francisco area as part of a photography project called "Real Rural." From an announcement: Beginning today,...

Just about anything having to do with Yosemite is stunning. This qualifies. Good time lapse photography is harder than it looks, making this effort all the more admirable. Best viewed full screen. Yosemite HD from Project Yosemite

Today we have the photography of a two month old baby girl. This particular girl was unusually strong she held herself up quite well. Used a broad natural light source to help minimize contrast for a softer look that goes well with babies.

This black and white photo captures the urban feel that the senior wanted to portray. We used a flash at the end of the tunnel to create an artistic effect. The seriousness of this young man helps give the photo an intense feel, which guys want!

I'm loving all the photo posts people are doing, showing the best of 2011 around the world. So many perspectives and great photography. You people rock.2012 is already here for some of you. In half a day, 2011 will be history for us here on the West Coast. Personally, I'm not going to miss it much. I can't say I

Join Liberty Arts this Friday night as we celebrate our final exhibition of the year: “Stretching the Truth: Interpreting the World Through Photography” This exhibit will confuse fact and fiction as regional artists show us how they use the camera lens to capture – and alter – a moment in time. OPENING RECEPTION: St

This video made my day. I know we have many mountain bike trail enthusiasts here in the Northstate, and terrific trails. But few humans are as electrified about a single track workout as this little dog Lily. This may not be Redding, but I think locals will really enjoy this short video if you haven’t seen it. Come

"Boredom" is not a word that artist Diane Gilstrap recognizes. She is busier now than she was when she was teaching - a career that took her from Alaska to Lakeview, Oregon, England and finally to Redding. She recently retired from the Redding School District after 37 years of teaching. Her current passions are photography,

This lovely short video reminds me of my backpacker days. And will probably do the same for you if you’ve ever chugged up into the high granite country yourself. It also reminds me how much work it is to do good time lapse photography. Thanks for this, and a tip of the blogger hat to Tom Stienstra for bringing it t

Artist submissions are now being accepted for Liberty Arts’ final exhibition of 2011. Stretching the Truth: Interpreting the World Through Photography Open to all media. HOWEVER, It must be clear that a significant element of a piece has a photographic basis. Each submission must have a short explanation (75 words max) by

Last week we took off and went on our anniversary trip to San Francisco. First stop was Calistoga, at the northern end of the Napa Valley. We took the scenic route through Winters, which is a very charming little town, and then via Lake Berryessa and up the valley to Calistoga. It was surprisingly HOT tha

Houzz is the most innovative design portfolio we’ve ever seen. Erin and I went to a conference and heard a presentation by the founder. This site is brilliant. You can click around and look at amazing photography of the most intriguing home design t

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  The best thing about owning a photography studio is the long term relationships we create with our clients. The toddler in this picture was photographed by us as a newborn in the same guitar case. It was really cool to see her new sister in the same case she was in and to see how big she has gro

The North State Photography Association presents ... beautiful images taken by their members. They will be holding a reception to celebrate their show Saturday, Sept. 17 from 6-8 p.m. Come join them to meet this talented group of people at their first formal showing. Some pieces are for sale while others are strictly for sh

Photographer Bob Small's passion for photography kicked in when he served as sports editor of the Yale Daily News. Bob continued his pursuit of photography in the late 1970s and early ‘80s and operated "The Small Gallery" in the former downtown Redding mall. Increased family demands took precedence over artistic pursuits

We seem to be having a baby boom right now. Babies are coming in almost as quickly as the senior portraits :). Are you expecting soon or know someone who is? We have lots of options for newborn baby photography, give us a call today to find out more! 530-223-5456

After three years of delighting audiences with unique and creative, locally produced films and photography, the Redding Rotary Club has transferred ownership of the festival to the Active 20-30 Club of Redding. Both Rotary and the 20-30 Club are committed to seeing the Sundial Film Festival continue to showcase local talent

After three years of delighting audiences with unique and creative, locally produced films and photography, the Redding Rotary Club has transferred ownership of the festival to the Active 20-30 Club of Redding

Photographing babies is the best. They are so full of personality, with a little patience we can create amazing images. This little guy is 2 months old and happy as can be.

Photography captures and preserves moments in time. A moment in a photograph stays with us; it is the captured instant where emotion, light, composition and color can come together to create an amazing and memorable image, Sandi Howell says of her work, which will be displayed from Aug. 30 to Oct. 1 at the Carter [...]

To continue the spirit of the Blue Goose Gallery, Deb Groesser and others are exploring the opportunity of transitioning it into an artist's co-op, and they need your help. If you are an artist of any medium (paint, photography, wood, glass, jewelry, sculpture, fabric, etc.), or you know an artist who you think would be a

On Friday night, inspired photographers from around the world will discover who amongst them captures top honors in the third annual Images from a Glass Eye international juried photography contest.

What: Images From A Glass Eye Photography Show When: Friday, August 26 through Friday, October 28 Where: The Big Picture, 857 Washington St., Red Bluff The 2011 Images From A Glass Eye International Juried Photography Show, sponsored by the Tehama County Photo Club, will announce the $1,000 Best of Show winner at the show's

Q: California Fish and Game defines "take" as to "hunt, pursue, catch, capture or kill" or attempt to do so. Much discussion and conjecture have been generated among wildlife photographers regarding use of the term "pursue" in this definition and how it may apply to them. Some photography and wildlif

Photographer Michael Kuker has been a Redding resident for over 30 years. Michael has been shooting digitally for nearly 10 years. His influences include Chester Mullen, Margaret Bourke-White, and Andreas Feininger. His outside interests include bicycling, local history, and old-time music. I’ve always been fascinated by

A Melo Place offers kids, 'tweens and teens art workshops on weekdays beginning June 27, including puppetry for kids, drawing, collage, papier mache sculptures and masks, storytelling with photos, photography, jewelry design and creating art with natural materials.

Artist Gwen Knaebel enjoys everything about art – creating it, studying it and seeing it. Visiting art museums and galleries is one of her favorite activities. To see the world's art treasures, she has traveled to the far reaches of the earth to visit art museums and galleries. Gwen’s husband Gene’s passion for photog

 My second foray into pinup and Burlesque photography. I'm not entirely happy with the results, but I'm trying. The rest of the set is on Tumblr.

I've got a Tumblr blog now. Mostly photography (sorry Blogger, you suck at it), observations and my quest for a 4-Hour lifestyle.Check it out right here.

God, do I love England. Always have. Love the different accents, the exceedingly dry sense of humor, the history so ancient and diverse that it's hard for an American to abosrb. I love the place names: the Vale of Evesham, Stow-on-the-Wold, Tunbridge Wells, Chertsey, Bexleyheath, Virginia Water; tube stations with names lik

As incongruous as it may seem, Southern California beach girl and University of California at Berkeley graduate Sue Rosoff made her name in photography documenting the sport and culture of professional rodeo. What started as a master’s thesis turned into a collaboration with Growney Brothers Rodeo Company that named, prom

Gorgeous video of the Aurora Borealis from Norway. Well worth your 2 minutes if you haven’t seen it. Having done some minimal time lapse photography myself, it becomes even more impressive. Every short bit of imagery took an entire evening (in snow) to shoot, This year, old Sol is quite active, so the charged parti

Photography has become easy and instant, but organizing and protecting all those photographs takes time and effort.

You won’t find an artist’s statement or a bio anywhere at Stephanie Luke’s show of photography that opened March 1 at the North Valley Art League. She is a self-proclaimed “middle-aged housewife from Cottonwood who likes to take pictures.” In fact, you won’t find much more than photographs. “I really don't thi

Here’s lovely country home west of Redding. I’m featuring it her

I love babies, I love their silliness, I love their crying, I love their snuggliness (is that even a word?). With babies, no 2 photography sessions are ever alike. We just go with the flow, play games, change the scenery, sing songs, we just keep things moving until the babies are done and they usually let us know when time

Here’s a link to a luxury home listing that just closed escrow in Palo Cedro. The phot

After the wedding show in Sacramento we have been booking up our year like crazy. I am really looking forward to this year's weddings. From San Francisco to Tahoe and Redding as well, we will be traveling all over to some incredible sites! If you are looking into us for a 2011 or 2012 wedding, don't wait to call to set up y

Here is another sweet baby girl. The little butterfly wings were just too cute to pass up :). She was only 3 days old and did an amazing job while we photographer her.

Newborns can be a challenge but I feel they are the most rewarding type of photography. The are just so tiny, sweet and snuggly. This little one is 2 weeks old here. Wide awake and had no desire to sleep at all during her session :). Are you pregnant? Call for a free consult to see how we can help capture the beginning of

Photographer Danny Smith came to Fall River Mills from Oregon in 2002 to take a job as a laser alignment technician at two local sawmills. When the mills closed in 2004, he took a position at Meyers Memorial Hospital doing X-rays and CT scans until his retirement in December. Although photography has been a lifelong thread,

This 6 month old boy was born with downs syndrome. Him and his family were so wonderful. He smiled the whole session and was so much fun to photograph. Even though Christmas has past, we have so many great photos from this holiday season that we didn't have time to share so will be sharing the photos over the next few weeks

If artist Anastasia Nelson had to choose only one medium, it would be painting. Painting can be more emotional than a photograph and there is more room for artistic license, she says. But she also is an award-winning photographer, “painting with light.” Photography freezes time for an eternity and helps us see our histo

Photographer Chris Schiller grew up in Oregon. His father was a forester, and he and Chris spent almost every weekend fishing and hunting. Chris has photographed the American west for more than 20 years, using both traditional darkroom techniques and more modern digital techniques.

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, as part of the National Park Service's Artist-in-Residence Program, is seeking professional artists working in photography, sculpture and painting to apply to participate in the 2011 Residency Program.  Selected artists will have the opportunity to spend up to three weeks in an artists

A Cascade Christmas, a holiday dance revue performed by The Dance Project, opens this week. Below: the cast’s Sunday dress rehearsal at the Cascade Theatre in Redding. Michael Burke is a Redding-bas

Kinetic typography is the accepted term for "moving text," or making animation based on words and movement.I find it a beautiful rendition of ideas.But, mostly, I think it is cool that a generation of communication and design students have taken their favorite movie dialogue or song lyrics and made art.Kin

Open to artists currently living in California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska, the aim of the exhibition is to provide a forum for both established and emerging artists working on the west coast in a diversity of media including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture and mixed media. How to

Inadequate. Fat. Whore. Kike. These seemingly unrelated, but powerful words are branded on the foreheads, arms, legs and torsos of artist Tommy Corey’s photography subjects. The words are as striking as the hauntingly personal portraits.