Wimmer Photography supports Invisible Children

Wimmer Photography is proud to announce our support for Invisible Children, a charity that raises funds to help the children of Northern Uganda. In the spring of 2003, three young Americans traveled to Africa in search of a story that could change the world. What they found was a tragedy that disgusted and inspired them. A story where children are the weapons and the victims. The “Invisible Children: Rough Cut” film exposes the effects of a 20-year-long war on the children of Northern Uganda. Children who live in fear of abduction by rebel soldiers, and are being forced to fight as part of a violent army. The mission of Invisible Children is to get the resources, skills, and funds to the children of Uganda. These resources will provide health, safety and education.

Please help us support Invisible Children with the purchase of a bracelet. These bracelets, hand-made from local reed and recycled wire in Uganda, raise money that is funneled right back into Northern Uganda and the Invisible Children Education Program. Each colored bracelet is accompanied by an inspiring short-film, told by an invisible child. The campaign is intended to create jobs, in an otherwise unemployable war area, and allows Ugandans to generate a much-needed income.

The bracelets are available for purchase at the studio for only $20 and come in black, white, blue, green and red.

First Senior of the Year!

Another high school senior season has begun and Ron is so excited to try out the new techniques and backgrounds he's been working on this winter. Amber was the first senior we've photographed this year and we're thrilled with how her images turned out. (Amber is thrilled with them too.) Here are a few of our favorites...

Treehaven 2008

From May 11th-14th, Ron and Melissa participated in the Wisconsin Professional Photographers School in Tomahawk, WI. The WPPS school takes place at a facility known as Treehaven in rural northern Wisconsin. Ron took a class on outdoor lighting from photographer Ken Sklute, and Melissa's class consisted of marketing and studio management from Clark and Rachel Marten. They were both eager to return home and try some new techniques and ideas to maintain the studio's contemporary feel.

Downtown Milwaukee

A couple of weeks ago Ron was able to go out around the Milwaukee area with a few of his friends who are photographers. They brought some models along to try out some new poses and take advantage of the architecture and backgrounds downtown Milwaukee has to offer.

Ron Receives President's Plaque from SEWPPA

For the past year Ron has served as the president of the Southeastern Wisconsin Professional Photographers' Association. His duties included overseeing the board of directors as well as the monthly general membership meetings. Ron has been a member of SEWPPA for over 10 years and welcomed the opportunity to give back to the association by serving as president. He is looking forward to having more free time to devote back to the studio while still being an active member of SEWPPA. Ron is seen here receiving his President's Plaque from the incoming president, Mary Braunsdorf.

Girls' Night Out 2008

On Saturday, March 15th we held our 2nd Annual Girls' Night Out here at the studio. It was another big success and we had an even bigger turn out than the previous year. Women were lined up outside the doors at 4:45 ready for their goodie bags and to see all the vendors. We had a bigger variety of vendors this year featuring WhimsiKidz, Silpada, Uppercase Living, L'Bri, Highlands Cafe, LASH handbags, The Purse Lady, Anna Orta clothing, Sandy's Hair Designs, and Massage. Thank you to all of our vendors and everyone who attended. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

WPPA State Convention

Last weekend we got a chance to go to Madison for the Wisconsin Professional Photographers Association Spring Convention. We were able to see 9 seminars featuring speakers from around the country. The topics ranged from sales and marketing to lighting techniques and everything in between. There was a trade show where we could see some new backgrounds and check out the latest in digital products. It was a great opportunity to visit with some of our friends who own studios around the state and compare notes. The convention is also a chance to get away for a few days and now we're back in the studio with lots of new and exciting ideas for 2008.