Sunday, January 27, 2008

2 FREE sessions up for grabs

I have a few new props and ideas I am wanting to try out. If you have little kids and are one of the first two families to respond, you get a free session on this upcoming Sat., Feb. 2 at 9 or 11. I am looking for little kiddos under age 7. Email melissa@melissawaller.com to reserve your spot.

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Open House a success!

I want to thank everyone who came to our open house for their support. It was fun to hang out with everyone and show off my new space! We gave away a few items as door prizes. Congrats to Trevor D for a free session, Alan C for an accordion album, Julia D for a mini accordion album, and Heather D for some Tastefully Simple products.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Think Pink & Celebrating Adoption

Did you know that Melissa Waller Photography & Designs fully supports both of these organizations!

We offer a limited number of sessions each month for these causes. Call us today to book your session!



Think Pink: Think Pink Photography was founded in October 2007 to support individuals and their families who have been touched by breast cancer. We are a non-profit organization that serves two main purposes - celebrating life and supporting the cause.

Through our photographer network, we are helping breast cancer survivors and their supporters to celebrate life with charitable photography sessions. Any individual that has been diagnosed with breast cancer or completed treatment within the past 12 months qualifies for a Think Pink session. Sessions are available to document the fight before or during treatment or to celebrate the victory when treatment is completed.

Clients will receive a complimentary session, (20) small prints, and a discount off additional print orders.

More info: www.thinkpinkphotography.com



Celebrating Adoption: Celebrating Adoption came into existance in early 2006. Now, in 2008, we are truly a national organization of photographers wanting to donate their time to celebrate love...life...adoption. If you are an adoptive family and have adopted your child within the last year, you qualify for a Celebrating Adoption session.

Clients will receive a complimentary session, (20) small prints, and a discount off additional print orders.

More info: www.celebratingadoption.org

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Open House


Check out the new studio!!!

Melissa Waller Photography & Design Open House

Friday, January 25, 2008
4pm – 9pm
204 West Washington, Monticello
(217) 417-5555

Come over and see the new studio space. Register for Door Prizes, Free session and free prints and much much more! Appetizers provided by Lisa Sprinkle and Tastefully Simple. Many products and large prints on display, see your friends in print.

Please R.S.V.P. if possible to Melissa at (217) 417-5555 or melissa@melissawaller.com.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Girls. Girls. Girls.

This is what happens when you get two sisters together and give them some tutus! They were too funny.




Saturday, January 12, 2008

Maternity Photography

Melissa Waller Photography & Design is looking for a few good models. We are looking for expecting moms that are 34-38 weeks along. If you are expecting or know someone who is expecting, give us a call at (217) 417-5555! The model will receive a few goodies for helping us out.

Friday, January 11, 2008

Monticello Chocolate Fantasy - Friday, February 8, 2008

The 4th Annual Chocolate Fantasy will be held on Friday, February 8, 2008. Participating merchants will be serving a chocolate delight to each person that has purchased a ticket to the event. With the event being held only 5 days before Valentine's Day, each shop will be filled with great ideas for all of the special people in your lives. Whether you are buying for your sweetie, mom, dad, teacher, or best friend you will be able to find something for everyone on your list . Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. Ticket sales are limited to 300.

The ticket you purchase will have each participating merchant's name, address and a map printed on the back. When you visit each store they will check off their name. After you have visited each participating merchant you will write your name, address and phone number on the back of the ticket and leave it at the last store visited. Your ticket will then be placed in a drawing for a basket of gifts filled by the participating merchants.

You have many reasons to buy that ticket. Among those reasons: You definitely have cabin fever and are looking for a reason to get out of the house; you need to buy Valentine's presents and each shop is filled with great gift ideas; you have a chance to win a basket full of great gifts; and you are going to have a great time!

For more information, visit http://www.monticellomainstreet.org/Events/EventInfo.php.

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Melissa Waller Photography & Design finds a new home

Melissa Waller Photography & Design has a new place to call home. It is 204 W Washington, Monticello. This space is located on the second floor of the Old Levee Street Shoppes in Downtown Monticello. We are directly above Wacky Nackies next to Ziemer Gallery on the second floor.

Other businesses in that are part of the Old Levee Street Shoppes include Any Frequency, Bee Active Toys, Brown Bag, Jerry Bean Salon, Lone Pine Books, Prairie Fire Glass, Wacky Nackies, and Ziemer Gallery.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Tutus & Teddy Bears

Melissa Waller Photography & Design is offering a limited edition session!



Bring your little girl or boy in to experience a fun session with tutus and teddybears. Melissa Waller Photography & Design will supply the props.



February 16-17
$175 includes session, 5x7 and10x10 storyboard with 2-4 images or dvd slideshow ($260 value)
Special pricing on selected products.

Space is limited.

Call (217) 417-5555 for booking details

Monday, January 7, 2008

A little girl

Little Miss A was welcomed to her family in December. She is one of my excuses to use pink and have a little fun. Here are a few of her and her family.




Saturday, January 5, 2008

New Family Member

Little Miss T welcomed her new brother to the studio for some great family photos. Congrats and welcome little A!




Friday, January 4, 2008

More holiday family photos

Another family outing. They wanted a few funny ones along with the serious ones.




Thursday, January 3, 2008

Senior Style

Get out on the town for your senior portraits. J had fun with his. Took the truck out, hit the tracks and then back to the studio for some more formal shots.




Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Holiday Family Fun

What a great time to get all the kids in one place over the holidays. A family photo was the ticket to capture this memory.




Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Happy Holidays from Melissa Waller Photography & Design

I hope eveyone had a wonderful holiday season. I have been totally slacking on the blog. My family had a great holiday. They boys really enjoyed opening their presents. Travis and I had a good time in Cancun. We are now back in the full swing of things!