Melissa Waller Photography & Design

Prom Pictures - Monticello & Bement

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Facebook Fun night fundraising for Monticello Junior Women's Club

2010-04-18T19:53:00.000-07:00

Happy Valentines Day

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Tutus & Ties

2010-02-07T20:49:00.000-08:00

Dress up for the little girls and just like dad with the ties for the little boys!!! Fun stuff.

Professional's Day Mini Sessions

2010-01-03T20:08:00.001-08:00

Valentines Day Mini Sessions

2010-01-02T20:07:00.000-08:00

Santa

2009-12-11T18:00:00.000-08:00

I love Christmas and Santa! Here are a few cuties.

The Photographers Children

2009-12-10T23:33:00.000-08:00

The things I go through just to get a good picture of my boys.....

Santa is coming!!

2009-11-30T21:01:00.000-08:00

Santa sessions this Saturday - 15 minutes - $50 includes session, 1-8x10, 2-5x7, & 8 wallets!! Schedule your session today! Email me or hit me up on facebook. Come tell Santa what you really want for Christmas. By appointment only. Only 10 slots still available. 9-3.

a few more costumes

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Even more costumes!!

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More Costumes

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A few more...

Halloween Cuties!

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Just a few...

we love mnms!!!

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Just a little fun!

Halloween Sneak Peek

2009-11-02T20:56:00.000-08:00

Just one of my favorites for now!!! What a cute little girl.

Miss Ruby is back

2009-10-30T07:33:00.000-07:00

Miss Ruby came to play. I wanted to try some more on the new retro chairs and the new doors!!! I love these. I can't believe how big she is getting!!

A sign on the door

2009-10-29T21:30:00.000-07:00

Melissa Waller Photography & Design now has our name on the door!! It is becoming more and more every day! The pieces are finally fitting together.

New props & backgrounds!!!

2009-10-28T11:14:00.000-07:00

This little girl is such a cutie! She did great with the hats and headbands.

Outdoor Holiday Mini Sessions

2009-10-21T19:53:00.000-07:00

Saturday, October 24
Sunday, October 25
Saturday, November 1
Saturday, November 7
Sunday, November 8

These are 30 minute child or family sessions. About a week later, you get to come into the studio to view your portraits on our large 58" widescreen and place your order. We have many packages available for you to choose from. Portraits, books, holiday cards and much more can be ordered.

Here are a few of our packages.

Session Fee: $50

JOY COLLECTION
3 poses
(48) 5x7 flat holiday cards
(1) 5x5 or 5x7 Image Book
(3) 8x10 gift prints
(8) 5x7 gift prints
(16) wallets
$700 ($1045 value)

LOVE COLLECTION
2 poses
(24) 5x7 flat holiday cards
(3) 8x10 gift prints
(8) 5x7 gift prints
(16) wallets
$475 ($675 value)

PEACE COLLECTION
1 pose
(24) 5x7 photo holiday cards
(1) 8x10 gift prints
(4) 5x7 gift prints
(8) wallets
$240 ($325 value)

SANTA COLLECTION
3 poses
(1) 5x5 or 5x7 Image Book
(4) 8x10 gift prints
(8) 5x7 gift prints
(16) wallets
$500 ($1020 value)

ELVES COLLECTION
2 poses
(3) 8x10 gift prints
(6) 5x7 gift prints
(16) wallets
$300 ($505 value)

REINDEER COLLECTION
1 pose
(1) 8x10 gift print
(2) 5x7 gift prints
(8) wallets
$110 ($185 value)

Additional Pose - $20

Additional Prints:
16x20 - $150
11x14 - $75
8x10 - $40
5x7 - $30
4x6 - $30
8 wallets - $40

Holiday Cards:
24 - 5x7 photo - $50
24 - 5x7 flat - $80
24 - 5x7 folded - $120

Halloween at the studio!

2009-10-14T16:18:00.000-07:00

Join us on Halloween this year.

12-4
Schedule your private mini session on our Halloween set!

2 - 5x7 prints
4 wallets
1 pose
$20

1 - 4x10” mounted
3 image storyboard
$35

Join us from 4-5pm for a family fun halloween party!
One free 4x5” photo for a donation of 5 canned goods
or $5 for the Piatt County Food Pantry. First come,
first served. One donation per child required. NO
expired cans of food allowed

One Week Boutique is announced!

2009-10-06T18:24:00.000-07:00

November 13-15 (Fri-Sun). The sale will be held in Mahomet at 201 N. Prairieview Road (just off Rt. 150 & I-74)

Check it out at www.oneweekboutique.com.

Great children's consignment sale! If you want the really good stuff, you need to volunteer to shop early on Thursday!

Fall Open House & Much More!

2009-09-03T20:57:00.000-07:00

Siblings!

2009-08-31T06:41:00.000-07:00

These two siblings were just too cute! We had a great time at Allerton. Here are my favorites!

Introducing our Keepsake Boxes

2009-08-30T19:22:00.001-07:00

These are just too cool! They have a custom designed cover and are black on the inside. They have a magnet to help keep them closed. Currently they are only available in 5x7 size. You can put your portraits in them as well as some keepsake memorabilia. Come into the studio and see our sample.

Senior Style

2009-08-30T09:38:00.000-07:00

Meet Shelby. We had a blast around Monticello and in the studio. She is a beautiful girl!

Family Home.

2009-08-18T19:41:00.000-07:00

What an amazing family in front of their own home.

Meet London

2009-08-16T19:39:00.000-07:00

What a super cute chubby little one. I just love her!!!! Look for her around the new studio!!

Fun family in the park.

2009-08-14T19:34:00.000-07:00

What a fun family. It is amazing how much the kids are growing and how cute they are.

New Studio - New Backdrop

2009-08-03T20:04:00.001-07:00

Just trying out the new backdrop we hung tonight. Loving it! Of course, Caden is modeling for you.

Moving Along...

2009-07-27T21:33:00.000-07:00

Cleaning carpets tomorrow and moving in Thursday evening. I will be unpacking and putting thing away all weekend! I can't wait. Now, if only the furniture was being delivered this weekend.

Miss Aubrey (3)

2009-07-26T10:35:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it is time to take her pics again! She is getting so big and sooo smart. We had a blast at the Arboretum on campus.

Studio Sample Sale

2009-07-23T19:04:00.000-07:00

We are making new samples for the new studio and have all current samples on sale for a really great deal. If you are in one of our samples and would like to purchase, please let us know.

Crazy Booth Part II

2009-07-22T20:27:00.000-07:00

What a fun group of friends!!

We're Moving!!!

2009-07-21T19:34:00.000-07:00

Melissa Waller Photography & Design is moving studios! I have found some new studio space and we will be moving very shortly. We will still be in Monticello at 304 N Market. It is just across from Casey's Store and backs up to McDonalds. We will have much more room and it is on the first floor!! We have spent much time taking down wallpaper and now we are priming the place. I can't wait. Stay tuned for some photographs.

All in the details

2009-07-12T20:07:00.001-07:00

I love the details of a wedding! Just a few from a wedding a few weeks ago.

More Details

2009-07-12T20:06:00.000-07:00

Crazy Booth Part I

2009-07-11T11:52:00.000-07:00

Looking for something different for your wedding reception? Want a fun birthday party idea? Introducing.....Crazy Booth! Just jump in front of the camera and have some fun.

Family Time at Allerton

2009-07-10T15:06:00.000-07:00

Fun family in the park even on a 100 degree day!

Super Cute Siblings

2009-07-01T21:15:00.000-07:00

These guys were so cute and fun together!

Super cute twins.

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I love these twins. They are just soooo sweet. This is also a great example of what to wear - coordinating colors, solid colors, and longer sleeves! Way to go mom. You rock.

Super fun family.

2009-05-22T20:28:00.000-07:00

Meet the Rienharts. What a fun family. These two boys were cracking me up.

Ella.

2009-05-21T20:27:00.000-07:00

Meet little Miss Ella. It is amazing how quick they grow. Last time I saw her was at her newborn session. Such a doll!

Meet Chelsea - Senior 2010

2009-05-18T20:24:00.000-07:00

Just a few from our senior rep Chelsea. You will see more from her outdoor session coming soon.

Grant - 6 month cutie pie

2009-05-17T20:23:00.000-07:00

This little guy is a chubby little cutie. We had so much fun. He was really telling us a story by the last set!

Sweet Newborn Twins

2009-05-15T20:22:00.000-07:00

Meet the Patton boys! They are just tooo cute.

2010 Senior - Meet Kendall

2009-05-14T20:15:00.000-07:00

Meet our newest senior rep for Urbana High School - Kendall.

Prom Dress Special

2009-05-11T19:38:00.000-07:00

Prom Dress Mini Sessions! Limited times available. Schedule yours today. No session fee if you mention you saw this on the blog! Special pricing. Add some more fun to your senior experience. Call 217-417-555 to set your time!

Ridgeview Prom

2009-05-10T13:39:00.000-07:00

Some of the couples from last weekends prom. They were fun!!!

Meet Landon

2009-04-30T17:58:00.000-07:00

What a little stud muffin!!! He was cracking us up.

Meet Quinn & Rowan

2009-04-30T06:56:00.000-07:00

These two are super cuties! They both are growing so fast! She was the perfect little posing lady and he was a true toddler - wanting to go everywhere!

Meet Taylor & Adam

2009-04-29T20:14:00.000-07:00

Two cuties! The little man was on the move, but little miss was a ham.

Meet Elliott

2009-04-28T09:20:00.000-07:00

What a little man. He was so cute and had so many expressions!!!

Meet Lainey

2009-04-22T19:39:00.000-07:00

Here is a cute one from our mini model sessions.

One Day Model Mini Sessions

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Saturday, April 18 from 9am-2pm
20 minute sessions
$30 session fee includes 1-8x10 print ($125 value)

We also put your child in our model book to use for future promotions and workshops.

Limited appointments available. Schedule your before they fill up. Limit one child per session.

Miss Ruby is 1

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Such a doll! We had so much fun. No nap, no problem.

Mary Cate - Senior 2010

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Here are a few of our favorites!

2010 Senior Model

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Meet Maggie. Super cute and fun. We got some great ones also!

2010 Senior Model

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Meet Hanna! We had fun. She was working the poses!

2010 Senior Model

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Meet Danielle. So easy to work with. Much more to come!

2010 Senior Model

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Meet Mary. This is just one of my favorites from her session last weekend! Much more to come.

New Splash Page to link to all web sites

2009-02-18T19:14:00.000-08:00

We also have a new splash page to welcome visitors to all of our web sites! You can go to family & children site, seniors site, or wedding web site. Check it out www.melissawaller.com

Senior Web Site Launched

2009-02-16T19:12:00.000-08:00

Melissa Waller Photography & Design has launched our new senior web site! Check it out: http://seniors.melissawaller.com.

Chocolate Fantasy was a hit!

2009-02-07T17:25:00.000-08:00

I think I can say that the fruit baskets from Edible Arrangements were a huge hit! I have to admit I tried one of everything! It was a perfect evening weather wise also.

Congratulations to Callie McFarland from Monticello and Kathleen Benz from Champaign for winning the FREE family session and prints!

Sibling love

2009-02-01T11:52:00.000-08:00

Super cute siblings. The guys know how to ham it up.

Contentment.

2009-01-29T18:40:00.000-08:00

This little girl was so peaceful after she was fed. She just laid there and looked around everywhere.

Siblings

2009-01-25T17:21:00.000-08:00

This little girl was ready and willing to do whatever we asked her. Her brother was interested in everything but me taking his picture! They are just too cute.

What a character

2009-01-19T06:08:00.000-08:00

This little guy had us laughing! He was so much fun to work with!

Valentines Mini Sessions

2009-01-08T10:31:00.000-08:00

Super fun Valentine's Mini Sessions! Limited sessions available. Make your appointment today.

Monday, January 19 and Saturday, January 24 only!!! Collections start at $40. Get your Valentines Day Cards with your super cute little one. Call (217) 417-5555.

Sweet new little girlie

2009-01-07T19:01:00.000-08:00

Love this little cuddle bug. She is a sleeper with the cutest chubby cheeks.

Little FireFighter

2008-12-22T19:12:00.000-08:00

What a sweet baby. He is a sleeper at only 6 days old!

Super cute 1 year old

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We had so much fun!

Sweet little boy

2008-12-13T10:34:00.000-08:00

What a little cutie. Didn't want to fall asleep for anything.

Family fun

2008-12-11T19:27:00.000-08:00

A few mnm's go a long way! The older girl is the center of attention! She will be acting one day! We had fun.

GIVING IS AWESOME

2008-12-09T14:28:00.000-08:00

Photographers around the world were challenged by the wonderfully thoughtful Kristen Kalp of Essential Imagery to give the gift of custom photography to someone who may be very deserving but unable to afford so.

I am very happy and excited to step up to the challenge! I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to work with and capture love, laughter and memories that will be treasured for so many and I would love to give that same treasured memory to someone deserving.

I will use some of Kristen words here (with permission of course).

You know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it. I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography.

Melissa Waller Photography & Design be giving away a complimentary session, an image book and the high resolution digital negatives, a $1040 VALUE! All I need is a deserving person who would cherish captured memories of their family. You have the opportunity to make this a special Christmas gift for a special person, and as a bonus, if you send in the nominee I select, you’ll also receive a $150 print credit.

The Rules:
You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two million dollar vacation home in London does not qualify as sincere financial need.) The nominee must reside in central Illinois. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include your email and or phone with your nomination as well as the best way to get in contact with your nominee. All nominations must be received by midnight, December 22nd, and the gift recipient will be announced on the blog on Christmas Eve. Email the full story to me at melissa@melissawaller.com

I can’t wait to read all of your entries! Open your heart to someone this holiday season – and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine. More information for photographers wanting to join in on the challenge at www.givingisawesome.com

Warm Cozy Holiday Portraits

2008-12-08T19:03:00.000-08:00

I love the warmth I get from these portraits. These guys were sooo cute. They even stuck around to enjoy a bit of the Christmas Parade in Monticello.

Some more holiday fun

2008-12-03T06:33:00.000-08:00

This little one was on the move! He did a great job.

Perfect Little Newborn Boy

2008-11-25T19:29:00.000-08:00

This little guy was wide awake half of the time, then he would just doze off. He is such a cutie.

Newborn Little Girl

2008-11-25T06:58:00.001-08:00

11 days old. Such a sweetie.

Just a Sneak Peek for Mom!

2008-11-24T06:57:00.001-08:00

Super cute girl.

Holiday cutie pie

2008-11-23T18:46:00.000-08:00

You may be seeing lots of this little girl around town! Keep your eyes open.

Holiday Boys

2008-11-19T21:02:00.000-08:00

These guys are super cute! The little guy wasn't so sure, but he came around.

The holidays are here!

2008-11-17T18:11:00.000-08:00

This little one is such a doll. Just the first of many holiday mini sessions!

Getting anxious.

2008-11-15T17:28:00.000-08:00

Super cute maternity session. Perfect little belly. Can't wait to meet the little guy!

New Books

2008-11-14T19:45:00.000-08:00

We have a few new products!!!

5x5 Image Book - 10 pages in a leather cover. $250

5x5 Image Book Spiral - 10 - 20 pages spiral bound. $200-300.

3x3 Image Book - 10 pages in a leather cover. $175.

These books are only available in a collection.

First Birthday Celebration

2008-11-13T19:56:00.000-08:00

We had a mini birthday party in the studio! This little cutie pie is now turning 1. I have been photographing her since just before she was born.

Cute Cousins in the Studio

2008-11-12T19:52:00.000-08:00

You might recognize two of these three. They have made the blog a few times. The new girl is their cousin. We had a blast. These guys are so full of energy. Such cuties!

Amazing Fall Day in November!

2008-11-04T18:28:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it is over 70 degrees here! Amazing. Gorgeous family and gorgeous fall colors.

Cute couple in the park

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Halloween Cuties

2008-11-02T13:50:00.000-08:00

A few from out halloween mini set! Too cute. Hope everyone had a great Halloween!

Siblings in the park

2008-10-27T07:54:00.000-07:00

I love these guys! Just a few close-ups for a sneak peek for Mom! Super cute kiddos!

Fall Family in Brown

2008-10-26T19:49:00.001-07:00

I love it when my families match completely in a darker color! It looks amazing with most all backgrounds. I always encourage my clients to wear a solid color in the same family of colors. Currently with outdoor sessions, the burgundy, dark green, navy, and chocolate browns, etc work the best! Way to go.

Fun in the alley and the studio

2008-10-26T18:19:00.000-07:00

This little girl was made to act

2008-10-25T10:49:00.000-07:00

She needs to be in front of a crowd. She loves it! She is a natural.

Super cute family!

2008-10-24T19:29:00.000-07:00

Superb eyes. What a sweet bunch of siblings.

Little Man with a Hat

2008-10-23T19:04:00.000-07:00

This man was a little stud! He knows all the right moves and just the right expressions!

A few more of the little cutie

2008-10-22T19:18:00.000-07:00

The little girl is beautiful! I can't wait to see what her little brother/sister looks like!

Cold weather is coming!

2008-10-22T18:16:00.000-07:00

We bundled up these little cuties for an urban session. They were so much fun.

The M Family

2008-10-21T19:40:00.000-07:00

Malakai, Makara, & Michaela. What a super cute group of kids and so much fun. I was on my toes chasing the little one. Can't wait to see what the new brother or sister will look like!

Super Hero Brothers

2008-10-17T19:12:00.000-07:00

What a fun session! We did super heroes! Capes, wax teeth and clown noses were all on the agenda!

Twin Girls!

2008-10-16T18:12:00.000-07:00

These two are sooo cute! We had a great time at Allerton. They took a little bit to warm up, but once they did, they had a blast.