Thank you for visiting my photography website. I created this page to show off some of the beautiful places and things around Sonoma County. I am a 3rd generation Californian who grew up in the Bay Area. I currently live in the North Bay with my 2 boys, Clavey and Maverick; and our beagle, Jerry.
I bought a Canon digital camera in 2015 but never really learned how to use it. I would set the camera in "auto mode", and just hoped for the best. After several photography classes at the Santa Rosa Junior College I've learned to move beyond "auto mode" and have begun composing more interesting and meaningful photographs. I enjoy all types of photography, landscapes, portraits, still life, and black and white. I particularly enjoy taking landscapes along the Russian River watershed from the vantage point of my paddle board. I'm also attracted to interesting buildings and landmarks in Sonoma County. I hope you enjoy my collection here.
Jim Cheney
