| Based in Sacramento, multimedia photographer Frederico "Pico" van Houtryve tells visual stories in a classic 35 mm style with the latest Nikon digital SLR cameras.
Pico specializes in photographing people and documenting events, such as weddings, births and engagements, as well as editorial and commercial photography, including sports, public relations, advertising, and portraits.
Pico's strength is his ability to create images that speak to the mind and inspire the soul.
An award-winning former staff photojournalist at three California newspapers, including the San Francisco Examiner, Grass Valley's The Union, and Roseville's Press-Tribune, Pico worked full-time as an editorial photographer from 2000 to 2008.
Since 1998, Pico has been a professional member of the National Press Photographers Association; he subscribes to the NPPA's Code of Ethics and Best Business Practices.
With more than a decade of experience as a professional freelance photographer, Pico is ready for any assignment.
Each assignment is a collaboration with his clients--carefully planned, evaluated and priced fairly--on a case-by-case basis.
Pico's clients include the US Secretary of Labor, Associated Press, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, San Jose Mercury News, San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today, People, The Progressive Farmer, Nike, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Perry Creek Winery and Bella Pictures, to name a few.
Former CNPA judge and a member of the Eddie Adams Workshop Black Team, Pico regularly mentors photography students, interns, assistants and apprentices.
Pico's communication skills have enhanced his career as an educator.
Pico teaches high school photography, English, French and Drama at Charter University Prep (formerly Charter Smith Flat).
Founder of the Gold Country Field Hockey Association in 2004 Grass Valley, California, Pico continues to volunteer as a field hockey coach and referee in Davis.
Pico is available for assignments, workshops and teaches private lessons in photography.
A US Junior National Team member from 1990-1992 and bilingual in French, Pico spent two years playing Division I field hockey while studying and working in Brussels, Belgium before returning to California in 1994.
Pico has two degrees from San Francisco State University: a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a Photojournalism emphasis (1998) and a Master of Arts in International Relations (2007).
In 2011, Pico completed a Master of Arts in Cross-Cultural Education as well as California teaching credentials in English, French and Career Technical Education (CTE) at National University.
Take advantage of Pico's experience, insight and talent to tell your story, today.
Pico's passion is making lasting images and lifelong friends with his clients.
Please feel free to contact Pico, personally, to photograph what is most dear to you.
As your photographic guide and mentor, Pico is ready to help document your next journey.
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