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Some call me a photographer. I call myself an artist; a storyteller...the one who captures your life in it's own beauty.  I am very non-traditional photographer and have been known to scope out the unnoticable things that we take for granted everyday. Trust me with my trained eye; trust me with my vision; trust me with the artistic drive that comes strait from my heart.


email: taberjanessa@yahoo.com

Ph: (530) 844-7070

Yuba City Photographer | UPDATE

It’s been a crazy month, glad it’s almost over… just a few more hours and we’re officially in September.  I just wanted to give everyone an update that wedding prices will be changing sometimes this next month, September 2010.   I have so many new great things to offer my brides and can’t wait to share them all with you!

If you are planning a wedding and would like to take advantage of the old lower prices, NOW is the time to book and get that contract signed!

There will also be some new prices and packages coming out for fall mini sessions, so stay tuned!

While I am here, I thought I would share a recent picture of my two oldest beautiful daughters.  They are growing so fast!  Really, where does the time go?

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Yuba City Newborn Photography | Baby Registry

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A reminder to existing clients and a note to the new;  Visions by Janessa does offer a baby registry for maternity and newborn sessions. If you are interested in registering, it’s totally easy!  All you have to do is email me and ask about VBJ Baby Registry.

The great thing about this registry is that everyone benefits from it!  All gift givers receive a FREE mini session! Yes, it’s true! The session fee is waived and FREE! Who doesn’t like a free session?  (Prints can be purchased at the time of proofing).

So if you want to register, or give a gift email me today at taberjanessa@yahoo.com Ph: (530) 844-7070

August 19, 2010 - 12:18 pm sam - ahhhhhhhhh sooo cute xoxo

August 26, 2010 - 12:29 pm DANIELLE EVANS - HI JANESSA i had a friend that recently had photos done and i thought they were wonderful i was wanting to know the cost and packages you have or however you do it i dont have a e-mail address but my number is 530-301-1272 i work alot so if i dont answere will you please leave a message and ill get back to you asap thank you so much

August 30, 2010 - 10:20 am Janessa Taber - Thanks Sam!

Yuba City Commercial/Advertisement Photographer | Gina

Meet miss beautiful Gina!  Gina called me a couple of weeks ago and asked me if I could take some professional pictures of her and the skyline for her new business!  She is starting a local business and I have a feeling it’s going to be a success!  Good luck Gina! You are a beautiful woman entering the Entrepreneurial world and you are going to do great! Also, thank you so much for treating your business partner and I to dinner.  It was delicious and a lot of fun!  Again, good luck! You’re amazing!

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August 19, 2010 - 1:45 pm Stephanie Castillo - Very pretty!! Did you do these on top of a buliding??

August 19, 2010 - 1:45 pm Stephanie Castillo - oops I meant building

August 30, 2010 - 11:21 am Janessa Taber - Yes Stephanie, they were on top of a building. Like a parking garage, but at the very top!

September 2, 2010 - 1:03 pm michelle chandler - love this post! one day we will have to go play in sac for pictures! I love what you have done. what a great idea telling who she is and what she is doing without even using any words. These pics speak for themselves! awesome!

Yuba City Childhood Photographer | Jack & Billy { Mini Session }

Meet Jack & Billy, two of my new clients.  When I met their mom at 7:30 am on a beautiful day last week she immediately warned me that Billy was difficult to photograph.  She bet that I had met my match!  Well Mindy, I have to disagree.  I beleive we got along great!  Your boys were TERRIFIC!  Thank you so much for driving to Yuba City so early and allowing me to capture these beautiful blue eyed boys!  I really enjoyed myself.  It was a lot of fun!  And Billy really is a character!  Hope to see you guys again soon!

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August 17, 2010 - 5:10 am Mindy Routon - Love the pictures more every time I see them :) I got the disc yesterday. Thank you again!!!

Yuba City Photographer | Haley & Belle { Mini Session }

Another new client!  These two little girls were so stinkin cute!  Mom has been trying to get their photographs done with me for quite sometime now, but our schedules were just too conflicting!  So finally, the day came!  Meet these two little angels….

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August 16, 2010 - 4:28 pm sam - oh my!!! i am sure mama is going to love these i know i would!!! great job jan!

Yuba City Photographer | The Elias Family { Mini Session }

One of my favorite families ever!  I have been photographing this family for a few years now and was so happy to see them again! (Can you tell they are die hard Red Sox fans?)  I also wanted to mention that all of these mini sessions have been wonderful!  Don’t forget to book your session!  To inquire, email me at taberjanessa@yahoo.com.  Sessions end on the last day of August!!!

Thank you to the Elias family!  Your kids are precious!!!

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August 17, 2010 - 8:53 pm Tonia - Oh my gosh what beautiful kids! I really think they need to have one more

Yuba City Newborn Photographer | Brody- 3 days old

I started photographing this little feller in the womb! To see his maternity shoot click ‘ here’ And he’s finally here!  While I was waiting for Brody to arrive my future father in law had purchased a beautiful 125 year old doll bed.  When I saw it, I knew it was meant for Brody!  Crossing my fingers hoping that he would be small enough to fit on it, he arrive weighing only 5 lbs!  What a perfect fit it was!  Thank you Sara and Danny for this perfect opportunity.  It was so much fun and look forward to meeting with you all again in the future.

Meet Brody:

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Marysville High School Senior Photographer | Chelsea

Meet Chelsea! An adorable lady just starting her Senior Year! How exciting!  Chelsea also has a boyfriend who tagged along and had a couple of shots taken together as well! (how cute!)  Something a young girl never wants to forget…her first love.  :) Despite the spider webs and millions of ants we had to battle to get through this shoot, I think we pulled it off!  Thank you Chelsea for allowing me to capture this amazing milestone!  It’s all fun from here!  Good luck in your Senior year and all of your future endeavors!  You are beautiful!

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August 16, 2010 - 1:43 pm sam - oh my these are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yuba City Childhood Photographer | Brittany

Brittany is my newest client who will probably be photographed by me sometime soon in the near future.  Brittany is starting High School as a freshman.  Consider these, well….milestone pictures.  She is also heading into the field of modeling.  She is sending her portfolio into Ford modeling agency as we speak!  Good Luck Britt! You are beautiful!

On another note…SHE IS A FRESHMAN?  She looks like a senior! They just look more grown up every year!  Good luck Brittany and enjoy every minute of it!  These are the best years of your life!  Thank you for such an awesome time!  I had a lot of fun!

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Yuba City Childhood Photographer {Mini Session} Skylar & Olivia

Again..Another reason why I love my job!  Watching families and these little one’s grow.  I have also been photographing this family for quite sometime, starting with Skylar’s parents wedding. Then came the pregnancy photo’s, Skylar’s newborn photo’s and guess what? He’s a year old now!  I feel like time is being stolen from me!  Skylar has to be one of the most handsome little baby boys I have ever photographed.  Aren’t his eyes just amazing?  Thank you to the Couey family for giving me this wonderful opportunity to photograph Skylar’s 1st big milestone!  You have been a wonderful family to work with!  Thank you also for your devotion and wonderful business! Love you guys!

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