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out of the office | philadelphia mini sessions | melissa zihlman

admin — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:42:17 +0000

I’m headed out…Philly Mini Sessions this weekend!!

Can’t wait to see some of my favorite people and their families, meet some new clients, and get a little taste of winter!

Emails and phone calls will be returned Tuesday, November 13th.

my little bits of sunshine | fusion session | melissa zihlman

admin — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 20:30:25 +0000

I’m so excited about a new venture for MZP…fusion sessions! Fusion sessions are a combination of video and still images captured during a lifestyle session in your home or on location. They are going to roll out formally at the start of the year, but in the meantime I’m lining up some current clients for complimentary fusion sessions before the year ends.

Yesterday was a bit overcast, and my boys were playing the living room after nap…little bits of sunshine were seeping in the back door, and my little bits of sunshine we taking it all in. I couldn’t help but pull out my camera to capture of few minutes of sweet perfection.

Fusion sessions produce a 3-5 minute DVD of the video and stills captured during the session, as well as a DVD of all the still images. The video below is just a little sneak peek of what is in store for MZP in 2011.

If you are a current client interested in a fusion session for your family in November or December 2010, shoot me an email, I still have two spots left for this complimentary session!

my little bits of sunshine from Melissa Zihlman on Vimeo.

{Newborn Casting Call}

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:54:36 +0000

I will be traveling to Beaumont, TX in a couple of weeks for a mentoring session with an up and coming photographer. We’ve settled on some adorable kids for an afternoon session, but need a sweet newborn for a morning session.

What does this mean? We need a baby who will be under 2 weeks of age on Sunday February 21st. This session will take place in Beaumont, if you are willing to travel great, but be advised the session will begin at 9AM.

What’s in it for you? A full newborn session with MZP, as well as all the digital files from the session (printable to a 5×7) and 20% off any enlargements.

So, if you or someone you know will have a sweet, cuddly little one near the middle of the month…and they live in or are willing to travel to Beaumont, I want to talk to them! Shoot me an email…and do it quick, I only have room for one model!

{something new is coming} – dallas/fort worth photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:32:44 +0000

There’s something new in the works for MZP…and there will be a *huge* announcement about this venture soon…in the meantime here’s a little teaser about what’s in the works!

Also, HALF of the holiday mini sessions are already full!! Only two more days this month to book and get $100 off your package of choice! Starting Wednesday, the discount is $75. Contact me for details about booking…these sessions are going to be awesome!

{houston bound} – dallas/fort worth child photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:02:09 +0000

MZPhotography will be traveling to Houston Monday, June 1st through Thursday, June 4th for business. All emails and phone calls will be returned when I get back to the office Friday, June 5th.

I’m meeting up with my favorite Houston photographer, Chubby Cheek Photography and my favorite Louisiana photographer, Stephanie Lynn for a little learning and session swapping. I can’t wait…and neither can E (his little friends will be there too!!)!

{published…again} – dallas/fort worth baby photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Sat, 30 May 2009 02:53:58 +0000

I was so thrilled when Candace from Suburban Parent Magazine contacted me for another cover image. You might remember that I had a cover image in February as well. The June issue came out this week, and sweet Grace was chosen for the cover! I adore her, and this image so it was amazing to see it in print today! Thanks so much to Grace’s mom for agreeing to Grace as their cover model and thanks to Suburan Parent Magazine for asking to use my image! Quite an honor. :)

(here’s the cover – I scanned one from the newsstand today!)

{April is…} – dallas/fort worth photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:45:27 +0000

…Multiple Birth Awareness Month! How fun! In honor of this, I will be offering $50 off my session fee for anyone booking twins, triplets, or more (multiples 12 years of age and younger are eligible) in April or May.

Also, please note that March is completely booked, and April only has 2 session spots left (not including newborn/maternity). May is filling fast, and I am already booking for summer, so please don’t wait to set up your session! :)

And because I can’t post without a picture, here’s my little man!

{more casting call needs} – dallas/fort worth photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:04:47 +0000

I ‘ve posted some additional casting call needs on the mzbaby site. They are located under the casting call tab, and include newborn and maternity needs.

Please feel free to pass the information to friends and family you know meet the qualifications! And check back soon, I’ll be posting needs for mzkids in the coming weeks!

{casting call} – dallas/fort worth photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:18:28 +0000

I’m in search of some newborn twins and/or triplets to be my models. For 2009 I’m branching out with my newborn photography (my specialty) and would love some adorable little newborn twins or triplets to model for me. I have a few booked for next year but am looking for more!

- You’d receive a complimentary session and 11×14 wall print. Any additional prints can be purchased at regular pricing.

- The session will be conducted in your home.

- A signed model release is required so that I can use the images on my website, marketing materials, etc.

The only catch is they have to be photographed within the first 2 weeks of life. If you are pregnant with twins and are interested, please email me at mz@melissazihlman.com

Please pass this link on to all of your pregnant friends and friends of friends. And because I couldn’t post without including a photo, here’s a recent newborn favorite

{happy 2009} – dallas/fort worth photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:36:01 +0000

I am so thrilled to share with you all the newest additions to the family…please meet mzbaby and mzkids!

2009 is certain to be an exciting year, and I hope you’ll be along for the ride!

January is already fully-booked (with two newborn session still available)…new pictures on the blog all month!

Happy New Year – may 2009 be a *very* blessed year for you and your family!

New Sites

{some changes} – dallas/fort worth photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:10:03 +0000

You might have noticed a change or two to the blog when you logged on today! I am so excited about the updating and the lauching of my new branding! It follows the same color scheme, but is finally something I truly love and hope to be able to use to brand my business for the duration!

You’ll notice the website will be undergoing some changes in the next couple of weeks. Most importantly I’ll be separatimg my current website into two – one exclusively for newborns and maternity and the other for children and families! I can’t wait to show these new wonders off! Look for updates here after the first of the year…I promise you are going to love them!

{its that time of year} – dallas/fort worth photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:46:08 +0000

The holiday sessions are all wrapped up – cards and gorgeous prints have been delivered and I can take a short break, at least until this weekend! That’s right, starting Sunday I’ll have five little newborns to photograph over the next two weeks! I’m in heaven! Total and complete HEAVEN! So while the blog might be quiet for the next few days, it won’t be for long! Merry Christmas to me!

And because I can’t post without a picture…here are a couple of my sweet little man (who will be 2 this month!!) from snack time today!

{subscribe} – dallas/fort worth photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:48:45 +0000

Melissa Zihlman Photography is making it easy for you to keep up with us…

Click here to subscribe to this blog – you’ll receive an email update each time we post something new!

We’ve also got a fan page on Facebook – become a fan!

Our sessions are just about finished for the year, we are excited for family time and the holidays! But I’ll be checking in regularly here – I’ve got babyplanners and more newborns on the books in the coming weeks! And get ready for a brand new sister site and branding when the New Year comes…I’ve been working on a brand new baby! I can’t wait to unveil this project!

{holiday schedule} – dallas/fort worth photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:51:36 +0000

It is crazy to be talking about the holidays already, especially in this heat, but they will be here before you know it! Check out this year’s special:

Black & White Holiday Mini-Session Event

*30 minute on-location mini-session

*10-15 black & white proofs

*50 – 5×7 flat press-printed cards

*1-8×10

*20% off a la carte pricing

$300

I’ve started booking sessions, and a few spots remain, please email if you are interested in this event!

Melissa Zihlman Photography Holiday Schedule

The last holiday 2008 session will take place on November 1, 2008 (date is already booked). All orders must be placed by November 15th, for delivery of prints/cards no later than December 1st.

Melissa Zihlman Photography will be closed from December 1, 2008 to February 1, 2009. (except for maternity, newborn, and baby plan clients)

Please email with any questions! I look forward to hearing from you soon!

{they’re back} – dallas/fort worth photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:58:46 +0000

Six months ago I had the chance to photograph these lovlies…

And today they were back for their 1 year session…they are so big now, full of personality, and on the move! I don’t think I’ll ever tire photographing them…GORGEOUS!

{happy fourth of July!} – dallas/fort worth photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:33:56 +0000

Happy 4th of July friends! I hope you have a wonderful long weekend…E got to see his first fireworks tonight (he totally slept through last year’s extravaganza!), and he loved every second! Be safe and have fun…oh, and check back soon, I’ll be announcing a *new* contest next week, and the prize is SUPER FABULOUS!!

Here’s a couple shots from our backyard tonight!

{phew}

admin — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:06:51 +0000

phew…almost two weeks without a blog entry…sorry guys!!

It has been a slew of First Communion shoots and wrapping up my major commercial shoot with a school in FWISD. I have been so caught up in them, there hasn’t been much time for anything else!

And I am not at liberty to post any of the pictures I’ve been taking because there are not signed model releases! I am back in action tomorrow with a normal shoot, and next week I am headed to Ohio for some mini-sessions! What fun! Stay tuned for updates soon!

Oh, and don’t forget to check the “specials” tab on my website…there are a couple of great specials up right now!