As the 2009 draws to an end, I thought I’d take a minute and update you all on what has been going on with my photography and website, and also offer a bit of a preview for the upcoming year. 

Currently, my website is being redone.  The new format will be similar to what I have now, but I am integrating the shopping cart into the design and I am also having a search feature put into the site, which will make finding specific images much easier than before.  The new website will feature larger images as well, which will allow users on higher resolution monitors to more fully appreciate my photos.  It will likely be a while before the new site is ready, so just bear with me at the moment.

I will also be readjusting my print offerings for 2010, changing some of the pricing and sizes.  Prices will be reduced (yes, you read that right) on most of my prints, as sharing my images is imperative to my photographic goals.  I realize that times are tough in our current economy and I’d rather make my prints affordable to a wider audience so that more people can enjoy my photographs and share the beauty that nature has to offer with those close to them.  Here are my new prices and sizes for 2010:

• 8×10 / 8×12 – $40
• 10×14 / 11×14 – $55
• 10×20 – $70
• 12×15 / 12×18 – $90
• 16×20 / 16×24 – $150
• 16×32 – $225
• 20×28 / 20×30 – $200
• 24×30 / 24×36 – $300
• 30×45 – $400 

In addition to reducing prices, I have decided that 20% of the proceeds of every print sale will be donated to charity.  It is more important to me to give back to others, and there are a number of fantastic groups out there who are protecting wildlife, educating the public about nature, promoting green action, and otherwise making a difference I believe in.  I have a couple of non-profits in mind at the moment, but would like to get a few more in the rotation, so that I can select a new beneficiary every couple of months or so.  If you know of any non-profit organizations committed to educating about, promoting, and protecting nature, wildlife, and the environment, please let me know and I will gladly consider them.

I think that’s all for now.  Have a happy new year and be sure to make the most of your last hours of 2009.