Category Archives: Life

Silverado Trail Wine Tasting – Napa Valley

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Chris and Jessica Hanna

A while back we spent a Saturday afternoon wine tasting in Napa Valley along the Silverado Trail.  We had a most memorable experience.  Our first stop was Miner Family Winery.  Staff there were nice enough to give us a personal … Continue reading →

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Hippy Bus Herdie in Redding

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Chris and Jessica Hanna

Sometime ago, while walking our neighborhood, we ran into Jason and Danielle who were making a pit stop in Redding while on their way to LA.  These two probably have the super coolest hippy bus ever.  They literally travel the … Continue reading →

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And we’re back!

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Chris and Jessica Hanna

So, eight months after leaving the professional photography arena, we’re back in the saddle again regarding our blog.  We’ll be making a few changes though… We’ll be blogging once again, but mostly about travel-related subjects – gone are the posts … Continue reading →

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Retirement…

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Chris and Jessica Hanna

re·tire /riˈtī(ə)īr/ Verb Leave one’s job and cease to work, typically upon reaching a certain age. Compel (an employee) to leave their job, esp. before they have reached such an age. After many years of running my own photography business … Continue reading →

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To our fans and followers…

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Chris and Jessica Hanna

Thank you! Dear fans and blog followers: We want to thank you for all the “likes” and friendly comments you’ve given us over the last few years.  We feel so loved! If it weren’t for you, we wouldn’t be here. … Continue reading →

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An English Tea Party

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Chris and Jessica Hanna

What a wonderful “English Tea Party” bridal shower it was for my baby sister, Heidi… Another beautiful event by Shelley Dunlap of “Exclusively Yours Wedding Designs”.  Shell, thank you for everything! The bride ~ My beautiful sister Heidi! A letter … Continue reading →

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Favorite Photo Apps

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Chris and Jessica Hanna

Hey there!  This is Jessica (usually you have the pleasure of hearing from my hubby, Chris), but I wanted the chance to say hello and share with you some of my favorite iPhone photo apps.  And since I love pink… … Continue reading →

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iPhone HDR photography

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Chris and Jessica Hanna

Here’s the deal:  If you take photos with an iphone, you need this iPhone application: Pro HDR, ver4.01 (4+) by eyeApps LLC.  The cost is $1.99 but is by far the best $1.99 we’ve ever spent. Here’s a standard iphone … Continue reading →

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Dr. Lensink M.D.

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Chris and Jessica Hanna

Recently we photographed Redding’s Dr. Lensink and his staff for an up-coming promotional campaign.  Here’s Dr Lensink and staff Beverly, Robin, and Deborah hard at work! Then we headed home to photograph the family.  Here’s the Lensink family (L-R Dan, … Continue reading →

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Little Mermaid’s Birthday

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Chris and Jessica Hanna

My niece, Makena loves The Little Mermaid almost as much as she loves being a little mermaid.  So for her 8th Birthday – She got to be one.  Happy Birthday Kinna!  We love you!

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