25% off Prints and Gifts Promo

I am running a promo till the end of April. "Like" my facebook fan page and you will get access to a promo code for 25% off all non-event prints, photo gifts and downloads (i.e. my Portfolio Galleries).

Also, if you book my services before April 30th I'll knock 15% off. My prices are good. This makes them even better!

You get a deal on some stellar photography and I get to pay my rent. It's a win-win!

Thanks for your support!

CASH Tax Help

Today I went to CASH Oregon (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) for free help with my taxes. They help with small business and personal Oregon and federal taxes.

The appointments are drop-in only, unless you have a have a few years of taxes to do then you get to make an appointment. They also have a representative from the IRS available if you need to ask any questions or look up income statements from past years. If you are fluent in another language (like Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian and Vietnamese) chances are they have someone who can help.

As a small business owner and a one man show with very tight margins it great to know that these types of resources are available. And, if you have employees, these IRS certified tax preparers will even come to your place of business and help your employees with their taxes. Finally, they also offer financial coaching, small loans and workshops if you are looking to gain control of your short and long-term personal finances.

All the volunteers were super nice and helpful. I have to say, after years of hacking away at my taxes with a machete and a blow torch, it was great to have somebody else fill forms and figure deductions. I was so relieved half way through the process I bought her a cup of coffee.

So, don't procrastinate. Get help! You'll feel a zen-like relief after the tax beast has been defeated. I certainly do.

Home for the Winter

A few years ago, during my time as a carpenter, I was at a job site in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana. Generally the camera stays home because I don't want it to get dirty or crushed and I am getting paid to bang nails not shoot photos. Fortunately, I had grabbed my camera that morning.

In this shot a rancher brings home his herd from the summer grazing grounds high in mountains and foothills surrounding the valley. This land is usually leased from the forest service in 100 years terms.

This shot is part of a book I am working on comparing the landscape of Montana with the cityscape of New York City. I am currently shopping for a publisher so I'll keep you posted on updates.