June of this year, Cathy Graville and Kevin Graville travelled to Washington, D.C. to accept a USDA Farm Service Agency sponsored 'Woman-Owned Business Contractor' Award. The following company profile is an excerpt from the 'Small Business and Javits-Wagner-O'Day' Program.

Valley Air Photos has been providing aerial photography, photogrammetric mapping services, and surveying services since 1985. This company supports their flight operations with a full photographic lab facility.

Valley Air Photos has provided aerial photography and photographic products in support of Forest Service products, such as aerial photography acquisition, scanning, contact prints, and flight indexes. The company has completed its projects successfully because of their strict quality control processes, well trained crews, and well equipped aircraft.

Valley Air Photos successfully acquired 4,180 linear miles of photography during the 2005 flying season. This company exceeded its requirements to complete and deliver indexes ahead of schedule. They have always provided exceptional work as well as exceptional customer service.