melissa zimmermann

melissa zimmermann photography

With my custom photo sessions, you get to simply hang out and have fun with your loved ones while I take care of capturing the moments you really care about! You can expect a session with me to be filled with lame jokes, silly face making and, sometimes, singing. I love my clients, for real. I help them have fun with their family photos and, in the end, they become a part of my family!

.the pursuit of dreams. {stettler photographer}

May 29th, 2012

I am a Pisces.

If you are a Pisces, you know what this means. If you live with a Pisces, you probably know what this means even more.

Pisces are passionate and emotional, determined and dedicated. We are dreamers and we are doers.

We discover our dreams and will do everything in our power to make them realities.

 

I have had many dreams — college, husband & family, photography business — and along the way to achieving them, I have grown and learned so much!

On this road I’ve also discovered new dreams and while they’ve sat on the back burner in my mind for a while, our family feels that now is the right time to pursue them.

 

In June, I will be starting a Nursing Attendant position at the Stettler Hospital and in September, I will be starting the Health Care Aide program out of Bow Valley College!

I know, this seems like quite a leap from the creative world of photography but I won’t bore you with the details.
(If you’re interested to know more about my path to this decision, absolutely e-mail me! info@melissazimmermann.com)

 

What does this mean for melissa zimmermann photography?

It does not mean that I am closing my business. It does, however, mean that I will be booking WAY in advance in order to balance everything.

Please be patient when waiting for returned calls & e-mails. It will likely take me a bit longer than the usual 24 hours to respond. If you are requiring a response immediately, please let me know!

 

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime! I have so appreciated and loved each of my clients over the past 3 years and do not want to lose contact with any of you!

If you are interested in booking fall family photos to use for Christmas cards, I suggest dropping me a line now so that we can chat about possible September/October dates!

 

Phone: 403-740-3148

E-Mail: info@melissazimmermann.com 

 

 

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.Carter’s Crew Auction 2012. {stettler photographer}

April 12th, 2012

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Once again, this year, I am fundraising with the team Carter’s Crew for the Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) on June 24, 2012 in Red Deer! My personal goal is $5,000 with our team goal set at $10,000!

Type 1 (or Juvenile) Diabetes is not predictable, not preventable and not curable… yet. My son, Carter (3), is a Type 1 Diabetic and was diagnosed at the age of 15 months and since then, our daily life is filled with counting carbohydrates, monitoring blood sugar levels and calculating insulin. Carter NEEDS a minimum of 4 finger pokes (blood checks) and 3 insulin shots every day to survive. To date, that is over 3,500 finger pokes & 2,600 insulin injections since diagnosis (2 years, 5 months).

Over 300,000 Canadians live with Type 1 Diabetes and we personally know of 4 other families IN Stettler travelling this same journey. The incidence rate of Type 1 Diabetes is rising by 3-5% in Canada and it is the leading cause of kidney failure, adult blindness, stroke, heart disease, nerve damage and amputation.

To help raise funds, I am auctioning off another Melissa Zimmermann Photography package!

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Auction Package
Total Value ~ $2,250

Includes:

+ Session*
Includes: pre-session consultation, up to 2 hours of session time (for up to 4 people),
in-office personal ordering session (10% discount for ordering that day), private online proofing gallery (for 7 days)

+ Coil Bound, 5×7 Proof Book of all your session’s gallery images

+High Resolution Disc of all your session’s gallery images

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Bidding starts NOW and ends midnight on June 1, 2012! Current Bid: $600 (updated 7:52 am, May 14/12)

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*Session excludes weddings.

My personal fundraising page can be found at: http://jdrfca.donordrive.com/participant/cartersmom2012
To view a short video of a day in our life, visit this link: http://youtu.be/RmeP4gsIGJA

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.little man. {stettler newborn photographer}

June 1st, 2012

I met Randa on the internet… (bum bum bummmm) Honestly, I can’t remember how I stumbled across her blog (The Bewitchin’ Kitchen) but I soon discovered she was from our humble little town of Stettler! I followed the links to her twitter account and began my modern day stalking by clicking “Follow”. A few months later, Miss Randa contacts me to photograph her adorable newborn boy — Carter!

You’ve already seen a sneak of Carter and his gorgeous mommy here but I thought you might like some more looks ;)

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.awesome week. {calgary engagement photographer}

May 13th, 2012

I’ve had three VERY awesome sessions this week! The first was Miss Anissa and because I love love LOVED it, I have already posted a sneak peek of her session here.

This weekend, I met up with a super cute newborn boy here in Stettler and a very fun engaged couple in Calgary! Now, you all know that I don’t typically do sneak peeks but as I will be away this week and these clients are just so great, I couldn’t help myself… (I’m very weak, lol)

SO

First, meet Mr. Carter (awesome name, right?) and his stunning momma, Randa (check out HER blog here: The Bewitchin’ Kitchen)

 

Next, say hey to my fantastic couple from Calgary, Jenn & Jay (aren’t they the sweetest love birds?)

 

 

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.grad 2012: anissa. {halkirk graduation photographer}

May 9th, 2012

I had such a great afternoon with this beautiful graduate and her awesome family! They were so sweet and accommodating, especially Anissa’s dad who was more than willing to help us figure out our rainy-day situation! ha ha

I don’t typically do sneak peeks anymore but I just could NOT help myself with photos of a young woman this lovely!


 

 

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.products: coffee table book. {stettler photographer}

April 18th, 2012

So you checked out Session Albums and decided you’d like something with a little more design, a little more style — something that you can display as part of your home’s decor!

The Coffee Table Book is the perfect product for you!  These books are custom designed from the outside to the inside starting with a beautiful, custom photo cover and spine. The images inside are printed on incredible, art paper which are then professional pressed to thick, lay flat pages. A dust cover can be purchased to protect the album and help to give it a longer life as it sits, displayed on your coffee table!

The Coffee Table Books for purchase are 10 x 10, 20 pages. The once displayed below are examples of Wedding Albums; the same design and build but they are 10 x 10, 40 pages.

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.pinned up: 2012. {stettler photographer}

April 4th, 2012

The ladies of Pinned Up are back for their annual photo session! If you’re new to the blog (or are an avid follower but like to reflect on past sessions) check out their 2010 Session Here and their 2009 Session Here!

This year, we wanted to do something a bit different and opted to head out to the golf course…. in February… in skirts! There were a TON of giggles and we had such a blast! These women are definitely starting to become naturals in front of the camera!

For your own pin up styling or just a regular hair spruce up, check out Pinned Up  on main street,
next to the TD Bank or call Crystal and the girls at 403-742-2825!


Pinned Up on Facebook
Pinned Up on Twitter 

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.Mother’s Day Special. {stettler family photographer}

April 2nd, 2012

 

Need the perfect gift for Mom this year? A gift certificate for a custom photography session!
You know she’s been dying to get an updated photo of you all on her wall!

To put the icing on the cake, if you buy a gift certificate for Mom before May 11,
I’ll include a $25 Gift Certificate for Debeez Flowers!

 

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.products: session album. {stettler photographer}

March 21st, 2012

After your session, I often hear how difficult it is to choose only a few images from a client’s gallery! Well, have I got a solution for you!

The Session Album! It’s a hard cover, 5×7, 30 page book with all of your session’s images in it! It comes packaged in a nice little box and is a great addition to your photo collection or coffee table decor! Plus, it’s small enough that you can toss it in the diaper bag or your purse and take it to show Grandma or the ladies at work!


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.personal touch scrapbooking. {central alberta photographer}

February 23rd, 2012

A while back (I’m not going to tell you how long because it’s too embarrassing to admit how long I’ve left this…) I received an invitation in the mail for my dear friend’s birthday. This friend was turning 28 on the 28th of the month — also known as a Golden Birthday — and it was a very special birthday for her to celebrate. In honour of such a special birthday, she decided to have incredible, hand made invitations done by Chelsey of Personal Touch Scrapbooking in Red Deer, Alberta.

My friend had a difficult time concealing her excitement for our invitation to arrive and had mentioned that it was “really cool!” so I was eager to receive it. When I picked up a small postal box from the mail one day, I raced home and ripped open the box as soon as I was inside the house. As soon as I opened it, I’m sure my face lit up like the fat kid at the chocolate factory and I excitedly shouted “oh my god!” and now, it sits as a decoration in my home.

Isn’t. This. Amazing?!

Chelsey not only creates unique invitations, cards, gifts, etc. — she also teaches classes! Check out Personal Touch Scrapbooking!

 

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