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Karen Johanson

Last activity: 10 hours ago

  • $50 headshot sessions for the next five people...

    Who email or call 206.734.3032 to schedule a shoot by Sunday, May 18!

    Get a studio session that includes up to 45 minutes of shooting time, advice about what to wear and how to pose, a DVD of shoot images and an online gallery where you can order prints from your desktop instead of hassling with your inkjet printer or driving to the photo lab. Concerned about looking your absolute best? I can also hire a hair/makeup artist (at additional cost).

    Posted May 12, 2008, in Promotions & special offers
  • Should small business owners file taxes jointly with their spouses?

    I am filing with TurboTax and this is my first year as a married person. And the tax pro chat option isn't available at the moment on the TurboTax site. Could accountants and/or other business owners advise me as to the potential benefits and downfalls of filing jointly? My husband is not a partner in the business. Is joint filing good for me? Him? Both? Neither?

    Posted Apr 08, 2008, in Community-wide general discussion | 4 replies
  • Seattle Businesses for Obama

    I just started a group called Seattle Businesses for Obama. The idea is to create a collective of business owners who want to collaborate for Obama fundraisers or otherwise use their talents to help get Obama to the White House. Learn moreand get involved at http://my.barackobama.com/page/group/SeattleBusinessesforObama.

    Posted Mar 07, 2008, in Coffee Break | 2 replies
  • WANTED: Online marketing expertise OFFERED: Portrait session

    Though I've worked in online advertising as a copywriter and keywording consultant, I don't have expertise in assessing online advertising packages in terms of numbers, i.e. projected increases in site traffic, queries and/or sales from a given promotion. I am looking at a few different online advertising options and giving a free portrait session to the person who has expertise and an hour to help me assess my options. Email or call if you're that guru!

    Posted Dec 22, 2007, in Want to trade with me?
  • Has anyone worked on multimedia public art projects?

    I have some very-rough concepts in mind but don't know how to find collaborators who can help with the functional logistics of creating a public art project. The primary issues are probably carpentry and/or electrical concerns. If you've worked on a project like this - or have these skills and want to collaborate - please offer pointers! For me, the concept and the RFP are probably the easiest parts, as long as I have someone to help out with the functional areas about which I am relatively clueless.

    Posted Oct 27, 2007, in Indie Biz Q&A | 2 replies
  • Save money on headshots

    Get four or more of your friends and/or colleagues together and get studio headshot sessions for $100 each (instead of my usual full price of $200). I'll give you the deal if everyone can show up sometime on the same day, even if you don't arrive as a group.

    Whether you want something edgy or something serious, I can accommodate your needs. I have worked with everyone from tattoo artists to venture capitalists and bankers.

    Session includes DVD of images from the session plus limited post-production/retouching on one image.

    Offer good through October 2007.

    Posted Oct 07, 2007, in Promotions & special offers
  • Burton World Tour snowboard video premiere and afterparty

    No, not there right now. But I will be, starting about 8 PM tonight. Anyone else jonesing for snow? Watch the new Burton video “Thanks in Advance” and have a few cocktails. $8 cover. Stop by Neumo's at 925 East Pike on Capitol Hill. Post or PM me if you're going.

    Posted Oct 07, 2007, in "Where you at right now?"
  • Get ready for BizJam - 20% off photo sessions

    Do you need a headshot, product photos or other images? Now's the time to do it - if you set up a shoot before BizJam (June 9), you'll save 20%. Plus I'm more than happy to offer suggestions for designers, printers and other tools necessary for top-notch marketing promotions. What do these discounts really mean? • $160 for a location headshot (usually $200) • $120 for a basic studio headshot, one background (usually $150) • And even bigger savings for bigger productions Plus if you want, I'll even hire stylists to apice up your look or your product (at market rates - but I know great people who won't break the bank). Headshot pricing above includes up to 1.5 hours shooting time plus a CD of images for self-promotional use for your business. Call today to schedule or get more information or a quote - 206.940.9265.

    Posted May 19, 2007, in Community-wide general discussion | 1 reply
  • Beats for a cause - a benefit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

    Hello all...

    Just wanted to let you know about a benefit I'm promoting.

    Stop by the Nectar Lounge (http://www.nectarlounge.com) on May 10 for beats for a cause - DJs spinning at a benefit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (http://www.leukemia.org).

    The fundraiser features DJs Slantooth, Shapeshifter, Ted Lee and audiojihad. Doors open at 8. Cover is $5 and all proceeds from the door go to my Team in Training fundraising campaign for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

    Arrive early to bid on silent auction items including very cute sportswear from Vanderkitten (http://www.vanderkitten.com); a private lesson from Fluidride (http://www.fluidride.com) owner/coach and professional bike racer Simon Lawton; Sportslegs (http://www.sportslegs.com) products designed to help you survive the most demanding physical challenges; a bike tune-up from 2020 Cycles, the best new bike-related addition to east Capitol Hill and the Central Area; and a free portrait session from Karen Johanson Photography (http://www.karenjohanson.com).

    Definitely introduce yourself if you stop by. Contact me at 206.734.3032 with any questions!

    Posted May 01, 2006, in Coffee Break