Jason Anaya, a local Pleasanton, CA resident first discovered his passion for photography while attending Amador Valley High School where he spent many hours photographing local music and sport events. Upon graduating from high school in 2001, he was accepted at Brooks Institute of Photography, a world leader in visual arts education. While studying Photography and Digital Imaging at the Institute Jason acquired a passion for photojournalistic portraiture. Jason's artistic style captures the emotion and spirit of his clients, which is clearly evident in all his commercial portraiture. Prior to his graduation Jason received his first magazine publication in Alliance Wakeboard Magazine.

Jason, an avid traveler photographs his travels in a fine art approach. In addition to his studio work and on location assignments Jason shares his passion and knowledge of Photography and Digital Imaging with his community by teaching at Las Positas College in Livermore, CA. To further his experience and passion for photography he has undergone rigorous certification testing where his worked was critiqued and judged prior to receiving his PPA Certification by the Professional Photographers of America.

Jason has had numerous publications in Alliance Wakeboarding Magazine, Wakeboard Magazine, and WaterSki Magazine, gatorboards.com, fullycommitted.com, 8fp.com.

Deb Teofilo Cilk is a Wisconsin native who also discovered her passion for photography in high school. Upon graduation from college she headed west to the City of Angels to experience life in the big city while working at UCLA and enjoying the rich diversity that Los Angeles has to offer. Except for dropping her first Canon SLR in the ocean on her honeymoon, she has always had a camera well within reach.

Through a series of fortunate events, she moved to Pleasanton to work full time in real estate with her husband, Bob. She resumed her photography classes at Las Positas College in 2003, revisiting black & white photography; then moving on to the digital revolution. It was there that she took a studio lighting class taught by Jason Anaya. They collaborated on a couple ofphoto gigs, and the rest is history.

While her family and friends are her favorite subjects, Deb's experience ranges from senior portraits to bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings to restaurant openings, birthday parties, company parties, corporate shots, sports photography and more.

Andrew Eckman is a professional videographer working for KSBW in Salinas, CA. Working in the high-pressure industry of TV news he is required to shoot and edit multiple projects daily under tight time constraints. He has worked with ESPN, the Associated Press, KTVU, and The Big Ten Network. A graduate of The Pennsylvania State Univeristy's College of Communications, he brings a diverse background and skill set to the Anaya Photography team.