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12 Weeks
On Tuesday, we went to see our OB for our 12 week visit. We left heartbroken and devastated. Despite having just beenView full post »
Thank You!
Wow, thank you ALL for the comments and emails and the dozens and dozens of Facebook wall posts and post comments andView full post »
Big Announcement at Wendi Riggens Photography!
You’ve heard the buzz, something big is going down at Wendi Riggens Photography… A few months ago, we made aView full post »
Guest Blogger – Jane Bingham, Beautiful Victorian Portraits
One of my favorite things about being a photographer, is meeting other people who share my passion, but in veryView full post »
Blog Feature: Sam Clausen
Back in April, I taught at a photography conference, and spoke about weddings. As part of the class, we had models andView full post »
5 Secrets to Photographing Toddlers – 18 Month Old Twins in the Park
I first photographed Natalie and Sarah when they were a couple of months old, sweet little newborns that were perfectView full post »
Kari & Anthony – A Beautiful Summer Wedding in Ft Madison Iowa
Kari and Anthony were married on July 3 in Ft Madison and had the most beautiful wedding. Their first look was soView full post »
Guest Blog – “Hindsight is 20/20” by Margaret Moore – Simple Elegance Events and Wedding Design
This week’s guest blogger is Margaret Moore of Simple Elegance Events and Wedding Designs in Bloomington, IllinoisView full post »
Giant Double Rainbow and a Giant Triple Grape
It’s Random Monday! With this new way of blogging, I have decided that I need a schedule, or specific contentView full post »
Fire Truck Birthday Theme – Part 3
I love birthday parties. To me it is the one day a year that really, truly is all about a child. It is the one day aView full post »
Fire Truck Birthday Party Cake – Happy 2nd Birthday Maddox!
Last year, when I was planning Maddox’s first birthday party, I had a very specific idea in mind for his cake. IView full post »
Happy 2nd Birthday, Maddox!
This week is dedicated to my amazing son, Maddox. He turned two a couple of weeks ago, and I wanted to share hisView full post »
Spinning Bridesmaids – A Shutter Speed Challenge
When Crystal picked out her bridesmaids dresses, she loved the flowing skirts, and I agreed upon seeing them that weView full post »
King – The Coolest Non-Limo I’ve Seen! Guest Blog by Black Horse Carriage Co
Back in June, I photographed my second wedding at Walnut Grove Farm, and met King. Now, a lot of people don’tView full post »
Scott Clark Riggens Family Reunion 2010
Every year, my dad’s side of the family has a big reunion. We have family that comes from all over, and we spentView full post »
Updates! I Know I’ve Been MIA…
It’s been a while! Life gets in the way sometimes, and despite my best intentions, my blog gets neglected. View full post »
Riding the El – Our Chicago Adventure – Part IV
Who knew that I could turn a 4 hour trip to downtown Chicago into a 4 day blog-fest? 🙂 I’ve ridden on subwaysView full post »
Chicago – Part 3 – Cloud Gate – Aka The Silver Bean
The last time I was in Chicago for any length of time was 2003. The next year, Cloud Gate, also know as the Silver BeanView full post »