Carlos ‘Sugarbear’ Reyes

Carlos is the owner of Olas Mexican Grill, my absolute favorite mexican food in Camarillo. Carlos is one of the original Longboard Crew members of HB.
His cuisine is not only magnificent, but the place is decorated in 21st Century ‘Soul Arch’ motif with beautiful longboards hanging from the ceiling and
60” plasma screens playing surf videos everywhere the eye can see. Carlos is intertwined within the youth of Ventura County by giving sponsorships and a caring heart to those who need more than just an encouraging word. Carlos thrives on reaching out to those kids that may only have their skateboard or surfboard to hold onto. This man has changed lives and attitudes to our youth, not by words but by his walk and his larger than large “Sugarbear” giving.

David Kromka

David Kromka is Captain at the Camarillo Fire Department. This man’s presence was as strong as any man I’ve ever met. He commands respect yet has this innate way of giving assurance. Captain Kromka has served as a fireman for 25 years all within the Ventura County area. He’s the lead instructor at the Ventura County Firefighter Academy and respect by Ventura’s best. Raised in Camarillo and a football player at Camarillo High, he has a longing to protect and serve his hometown. It’s meeting men like this that bring me comfort knowing that Camarillo is in safe hands.

Here is my first portrait posting in my attempt to add one a day for the rest of December. Trevor over at Photowalking.org as challenged all us photographers see if we are up to task. You can view everyones postings at Zooomr.com by clicking this link “December Challenge“.

Peggy Smith

This wonderful lady is CineMagic’s committee chairperson for Pleasant Valley Education Foundation. She is the core for raising money to aid Camarillo’s Educational facilities. Seven years ago she started a performance group with local talent which performs through-out the year at numerous locations and finishes off with a three day show at the Pacifica Performing Arts Theater in Mid April. Her mark in Camarillo will be remembered for many, many generations.