Janessa Taber has been photographing since she was about 6 years old with her first “Where’s Waldo” camera, gifted by her father, Donald Taber in 1990. Janessa continued her love for photography throughout High School until she graduated in 2001 from Yuba City High School.
In 2004, Janessa entered a photography contest paid for by Proctor & Gamble's CharminToilet Paper, hosted by the Sacramento country radio station, 105.1 KNCI. Janessa won the grand prize of $5000.00 cash, throughout the entire Greater Sacramento Valley. The photo starred her oldest daughter Kayleigh at a year old.
Janessa has been commissioned by celebrities such as Jon Lovitz (Actor/Comedian), Kristy Osmunson (Country Singer from Bomshel), Angel Salazar (Actor/Comedian from the 1980’s movie, Scarface) and MTV's “16 & Pregnant”, Farrah Abraham.
Janessa has been credentialed by California Black Media and has been capturing Assembly-Woman, Cheryl Brown at the Sacramento State Capitol since 2012.
Janessa has done commercial work for Colusa Casino and Pardi Duck Calls.
Janessa has also been voted one of “Yuba-Sutter’s Best” Photographers; voted by Appeal Democrat in 2008.
Janessa has been servicing hundreds of clients since 2005 & is credentialed with the Better Business Bureau.