Photos
of the 2026 Calendar
"A Golden Evening in Sutter County"
Calendar Cover Photo by
Royce Fonseca
Royce Fonseca is a professional photographer, videographer, and FAA-certified drone pilot, native to the area where her children grew up and graduated. An avid outdoorswoman, world traveler, and breast cancer survivor, she captures authentic, meaningful moments through digital and aerial imagery. Her work spans landscapes, portraits, commercial projects, and weddings, with a creative approach rooted in connection, storytelling, and intention.
"Sea of Fog"
January Calendar Photo by Meghan Worrell
Meghan Worrell is a Yuba Sutter local born in Nevada County and is spending her life exploring what Northern California has to give. She is an avid outdoor enthusiast who believes life is best lived outdoors with your toes in the grass and dirt on your hands. She enjoys hiking, backpacking, yoga, volunteering with Middle Mountain Interpretive Hikes, concerts, and photography. She also aspires to hike the Pacific Crest Trail someday!
"Misty Sunrise"
February
Calendar Photo by
Patricia Ransdell
Patricia Ransdell grew up on the outskirts of Yuba City and graduated from Sutter Union High School. She developed an interest in photography as a teenager and picked it up again as a seasoned adult, with the Sutter Buttes remaining one of her favorite subjects to photograph.
"North Butte, South Slope"
March Calendar Photo by by Melanie Truan
“I am an ecologist by training, but an artist at heart. Photography allows me to marry these two great passions. I am particularly fascinated by the Sutter Buttes, their setting, geology, and history. Whether hiking in intimate settings or viewing from a distance, they always offer beautiful and compelling subjects to photograph.”
"Mountain Meadow"
April Calendar Photo by Easter Seals
Easter Seals is a community-based program that focuses on integrating individuals into the community. Staff member, Jackie Brown, supported the Easter Seals team, during community outings, helping them participate and enjoy this great experience in the Sutter Buttes. The Team all helped contribute by gathering these pictures.
"Sunset Solace"
May Calendar Photo by
Leah Hutton
Leah Hutton is currently a junior at CORE Charter School is Marysville, where she has been taking digital photography for three years. Leah has also enjoyed taking dance classes for nine years, and is presently enrolled at In Step School of Dance in Loma Rica. She would like to combine these two interests and specialize in dance photography, as well as portrait photography. She is also fond of hiking, camping, and nature.
"West Butte Schoolhouse"
June Calendar Photo by
Rae Lerche
Rae Lerche, having grown up in the midwest, has a love for capturing images of rural landscapes, history,
and lifestyles.
"Prickly Buttes"
July Calendar Photo by
Daisy Aguilar
Daisy Aguilar is a wife, mother, and evidence technician who loves capturing authentic, in-the-moment photos. As the owner of Daisy Aguilar Photography, she focuses on creating images that tell real stories and preserve meaningful memories. She enjoys documenting life as it unfolds, finding beauty in candid moments, and turning everyday experiences into lasting memories.
"Hallwood View"
August Calendar Photo by Alan Paschal
Alan Paschal – Local photographer lucky enough to live in such a picturesque region.
"Sunset Reflections"
September Calendar Photo by Robert Lowe, M.D.
Robert Lowe is a retired physician and avid photographer from Nevada City. Winter and spring are my
favorite seasons around the Sutter Buttes. The rice fields and wildlife preserves are flooded, the migratory
birds are arriving, and sunsets can be spectacular with a broad range of colors from sublime pastels to fiery
reds and oranges.
"Morning Light at Gray Lodge"
October Calendar Photo by Kathy Triolo
Kathy Triolo is a Nevada City based photographer and digital artist. She is a 2018 winner of the Golden Bear, Best in Photography, California State Fair in Photography. Kathy is retired as a Marriage and Family Therapist and is happily immersed in photography and fine art. Her photography has been accepted to the PBS KVIE Art Auction every year since 2020 and her work has been featured in multiple calendars; Bodie and Sutter Buttes on a regular basis. She has had multiple gallery showings including September 2022 at Viewpoint Photographic Gallery in Sacramento, titled “After Happily Ever After”. www.triolography.com
"Chorus of Wings Above the Sutter Buttes"
November Calendar Photo by Jonathan Beth
Jonathan Beth Art & Photography – Jonathan Beth, drawn to nature since childhood and trained in oil and watercolor painting, brings an artistic eye for light, color, and form to Northern California’s foothills. Whether capturing landscapes, weddings, portraits, or architecture, he creates authentic images that tell unique stories. His work has been exhibited throughout California, featured in Northern California magazines, and appeared on the cover of Nevada County Gold magazine. A Nevada County Camera Club member and multi-award winner, Jonathan transforms everyday moments into lasting art — one frame at a time.
"Haze"
December Calendar Photo by Jill Leff
“I ride my bike over these roads many of days. As the seasons change so does the landscape.”
"Meridian Bridge During Sunset"
January 2028
Calendar Photo by
Alexandra Craig
“I am a photographer, mother, wife, and outdoor enthusiast who spends much of my time exploring nature. Drawn to natural light and open spaces, I capture scenes from unique, grounded perspectives that reflect how I experience the outdoors and the world around me.”
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