Happy Valentines Day

Santa

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

Santa is coming!!

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

Even more costumes!!

More Costumes

A few more...

Halloween Cuties!

Just a few...

Halloween Sneak Peek

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

Outdoor Holiday Mini Sessions

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!

Join us on Halloween this year.

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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

GIVING IS AWESOME

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

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

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

Holiday cutie pie

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

Holiday Boys

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

The holidays are here!

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

Christmas in July?

It is not too early to start thinking about the holidays. Our cutoff date to get your holiday photos back is November 15 for the last session! As we get closer to the holidays, our vendors get a little backed up and items can take longer than expected. If you want holiday photos, I suggest late October or early November for scheduling.

Melissa Waller Photography & Design offers custom designed photo cards. Here are just a few to get you thinking.