OK, this is serious. I want to do something to support the New55 project on Kickstarter that will go beyond my meager cash contribution and perhaps get someone involved who wouldn’t ordinarily care about whether a few photographers have another film to play with.

From now through May 3, 2014, I am offering a full portrait session for anyone willing to make a $55 donation to New55. This session will take place in my home studio or your choice of location in northeast Ohio. I searched through my film supply cabinet and found that I still have seven sheets of Polaroid Type-55 film which I will use to make your portrait. One caveat: this film may not be any good at this point due to its age, in which case I will shoot the session on a digital camera.

You will receive one digital pigment print of your favorite image from the session, printed at 8×10 inches on fine art paper and mounted in an 11×14 inch archival mat. This is a great deal for someone. Normally I would charge a retail customer over $350 for this package. A business client would pay between $800 and $1,500 for a similar session.

But wait! There’s more! Your $55 contribution to the New55 Kickstarter project entitles you to your choice of two backer rewards they offer for donations of $50 or more. How sweet is that?

This session is for a portrait of an individual or small group (2—6 persons). You must schedule an appointment for the portrait session to take place between now and May 3, 2014 and you must become a backer of the New55 project by making a $55 contribution on the Kickstarter site at the time of the session or earlier. Rmember! There is no other charge for this portrait session or the first print—just your donation to New55.

So the first person who contacts me by any means available will get this special offer. There is a contact page on this website or you can start dialing, e-mailing, facebooking, texting, etc., …NOW!