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In 2015, I reinvented my career and built a successful family and baby portrait photography business, which I’ve been happily running for nearly a decade. Recently, I expanded my services to include small event, headshot, and personal branding photography for small businesses. My goal is to capture authentic emotion and meaningful moments in every portrait.
Before photography, I spent over 10 years leading creative teams to develop innovative cross-channel marketing and advertising campaigns. I bring expertise in design for print and digital media, branding, and creative concept development. I enjoy working remotely and take pride in delivering high-quality digital and print visual content.
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Work Experience
Visual Content Manager (Remote) at GROSS Association, LLC
January 1, 2020 - PresentCapture, process, approve and roll-out visual content for GROSS Magazine for print and digital versions. Assist in developing digital and print assets for each issue. Organize and maintain digital visual elements for the magazine's online presence.
Visual Content Manager at GROSS Association, LLC
January 1, 2020 - PresentCapture, process, approve and roll-out visual content for GROSS Magazine for both the print and digital versions. Assist in the development of digital and print assets for each magazine issue. Organize, categorize and maintain digital visual elements for the magazine's online presence.
Photographer, Editor, Small Business Owner at Erika Rigger Photography, LLC
April 1, 2015 - PresentSpecialized in outdoor maternity, family, and in-home newborn portrait photography, aiming to capture natural and authentic emotions. Achieved 99 five-star reviews and served over 1300 clients. Featured as a top family and newborn photographer. Expert in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
Photographer, Editor, Small Business Owner at Erika Rigger Photography, LLC
April 1, 2015 - PresentExperienced and efficient on-location photographer specializing in outdoor maternity, family, and in-home newborn portrait photography. Aim to naturally and authentically capture the emotion in portraits for families to cherish. Achieved 99 5-star reviews on Google and Facebook combined, served over 1300 happy clients over the past 9 years. Featured on the Expertise.com Top 8 Family and Newborn Photographers in Wilmington NC for 2021-2024. Expert-level skilled in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop as photo editor and retoucher.
Art Director at Responsys
January 31, 2015 - July 17, 2025Led a team of designers, copywriters, and developers to create innovative cross-channel marketing campaigns. Mentored creative teams to ensure quality delivery from concept to launch. Educated clients on responsive email marketing benefits.
Art Director at Responsys
January 31, 2015 - July 17, 2025Led a team of designers, copywriters and developers to conceptualize and design innovative, cross-channel marketing campaigns. Mentored designers and copywriters to ensure delivery of quality creative concepts from concept to launch. Educated clients on the benefits of using responsive email to customize and engage customers.
Contract Designer at Responsys
June 30, 2013 - July 17, 2025Provided contract design services.
Contract Designer at Responsys
June 30, 2013 - July 17, 2025Provided design work on a contract basis.
Sr. Visual Designer at Delivery Agent
January 31, 2013 - July 17, 2025Designed visually appealing interactive marketing and e-commerce campaigns for leading global entertainment brands.
Sr. Visual Designer at Delivery Agent
January 31, 2013 - July 17, 2025Designed visually appealing interactive marketing and e-commerce campaigns for leading global entertainment brands.
Contract Sr. Visual Designer at Delivery Agent
August 31, 2012 - July 17, 2025Designed interactive marketing and e-commerce campaigns for global entertainment brands.
Contract Sr. Visual Designer at Delivery Agent
August 31, 2012 - July 17, 2025Designed visually appealing interactive marketing and e-commerce campaigns for leading global entertainment brands.
Freelance Designer at Rauxa
October 31, 2010 - July 17, 2025Visual design and production on Direct Mail campaigns for health insurance corporations, financial institutions, and nationwide retailers.
Freelance Designer at Rauxa
October 31, 2010 - July 17, 2025Visual design and production on Direct Mail campaigns for leading health insurance corporations, major financial institutions, and well-recognized nationwide retailers.
Freelance Visual Designer at Delivery Agent
May 31, 2010 - July 17, 2025Created emails and landing page art for holiday promotions for NBC Universal, Discovery Channel, and History Channel. Developed e-commerce site layouts for Fox Sports and SeenON!
Freelance Visual Designer at Delivery Agent
May 31, 2010 - July 17, 2025Emails and landing page art for holiday promotions for NBC Universal, Discovery Channel, History Channel. Developed layouts for e-commerce sites for Fox Sports and SeenON!
Freelance Designer at Swirl
December 31, 2009 - July 17, 2025Designed interactive holiday-related Facebook pages for eBay and developed online banners for AARP.
Freelance Designer at Swirl
December 31, 2009 - July 17, 2025Designed fun, interactive holiday-related Facebook pages for eBay and developed some online banners for AARP.
Art Director
September 30, 2009 - July 17, 2025Clients included Virginia Aquarium, Virginia State Tourism, City of Virginia Beach Tourism, Massimo Zanetti (Hills Bros. & Chock full O'nuts), Discovery Channel, Tetra, Virginian Pilot, and Virginia Opera.
Art Director
September 30, 2009 - July 17, 2025Clients included Virginia Aquarium, Virginia State Tourism, City of Virginia Beach Tourism, Massimo Zanetti (Hills Bros. and Chock full O'nuts), Discovery Channel, Tetra, Virginian Pilot, and Virginia Opera.
Marketing Assistant at Delivery Agent
November 30, 2006 - July 17, 2025Marketing Assistant at Delivery Agent
November 30, 2006 - July 17, 2025Education
BFA at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005Bachelor of Arts at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000BFA at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005Bachelor of Arts at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Other
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