About RWP

 

Rick Westra grew up with teachers as parents and his father Jim was the yearbook adviser and photographer for North Junior High School starting in 1968. Jim also worked summers taking wedding photos for a local studio for over 25 years. Due to this upbringing Rick spent most of his young life watching his Dad take photos and work on the yearbooks.

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Rick began his yearbook career working with schools in 1988 spending 15 years with a large corporation. Working with hundreds of schools during those years helped shape the focus to personal service and creative design utilizing technology and photography.

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RWP (Rick Westra Photography/Publishing) developed in 2004 based on a desire to personally serve customers. Being a small local business allowed for effecient, cost effective yearbooks and photography. After 34 years working with schools the goal is still the same - create great high quality products making special memories for schools, students and families.