Spread the joy, reduce the expense of holiday gifts

Christmas stories tell of images of sugarplums, but for those who bid on either a $150 or $500 photo package from Troutman Photography, those images could be of almost anything, from family portraits to grace holiday cards to pictures of real sugarplums for caterers.

Beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday Dec. 6 KRKT radio station will offer both these packages, and more than 100 others offered by local businesses similar to Troutman’s, at its annual radio auction. Listeners are invited to participate by calling 541-926-8628 or 503-588-0222. A $5 bid minimum is required. Special prices on buy it now products will be offered for those who prefer to purchase items outright.

“My son’s first yawn” said photographer Daniel Troutman, “that’s my favorite picture.”

Troutman has been snapping pictures of everything from family members to fine cuisine since he was 16 years old. Based in Jefferson, Ore. he’s traveled from the mountains to the coast and all over the Willamette Valley for the best on-location shot. And he makes house calls. “Children especially are more comfortable in their own environment which in turn creates a better picture,” said Clare Troutman, Daniel’s wife and business manager. “Daniel gets down on their level so he can see things from their perspective” she added. “And you should see him enticing dogs with cheese.”

Troutman is a member of the Professional Photographers of Oregon and has been shooting photographs for more than 15 years. His work has been published in VH1, Newsweek, Full Sail Brewery, and Dell Webb. He, his wife, their three children and their dog, Olive, reside in Jefferson. More images are available online at www.troutmanphoto.com.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Clare at 503-559-3106 or Daniel at 503-871-5505.

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