Joni Tuhakaraina, 'Calico Jo', is the owner and main photographer of Calico Jo's Photo Art.  Working along with her from time to time are talented students who have come through the CJ's Photography Courses.
Calico Jo's Photo Art is based in Rotorua New Zealand, 
but as photographers, we travel anywhere, attempt anything, anytime.  
View the blog about Calico Jo's Inspiration and where the love of photography began: http://calicojo.blogspot.com/2010/08/photo-that-inspired-me

My  new Padawan.
For those of you who read Calico Jo's Photo Art Blog and Facebook page, you have probably seen Jaxon's name and face amongst the updates and stories.  So here is a bit of background on who this strapping young lad is.


Jaxon has gone through all the Calico Jo's Photo Art classes and is a Photography, Camera enthusiast to the max!  I've really been impressed with his photographic talent, so I've grabbed him before anyone else does.  Along with photographic work, he has also been helping me teach classes.  Give him any camera and he'll be able to tell you it's history, inner workings, reviews and why it isn't quite as cool as his camera.  So what do you think?  Calico Jaxx .....  Calico J ....  Calico Jax to the Max .... what shall we call him?