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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 1, 2025

Erika Rigger Photography: Wilmington NC Photographer (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the Erika Rigger Photography: Wilmington NC Photographer website (the “Service”).

This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Service.

We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

We use your Personal Information for providing and improving the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible at https://erikariggerphotography.com

Information Collection And Use

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) may include, but is not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number

Log Data

We collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service (“Log Data”). This Log Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages and other statistics.

Cookies

Cookies are files with small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a web site and stored on your computer’s hard drive.

We use “cookies” to collect information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

Service Providers

We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service, to provide the Service on our behalf, to perform Service-related services or to assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.

These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Security

The security of your Personal Information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Links To Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 (“Children”).

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with Personal Information, we will delete such information from our servers immediately.

Compliance With Laws

We will disclose your Personal Information where required to do so by law or subpoena.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact ERIKA RIGGER PHOTOGRAPHY at 910-719-3633 or hello@erikariggerphotography.com

SMS Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy

ERIKA RIGGER PHOTOGRAPHY respects your privacy. By opting into our SMS messaging service, you agree to the following terms regarding how we handle your data:

Data Collection: We will collect your name, email address, mailing address, and mobile phone number when you sign up for SMS updates.  The information will be collected via the website contact form, email, rental agreement, or third-party reservation systems. 

Data Usage: We use your data solely for sending updates, and reminders related to our products or services.

Data Security: We protect your data with secure storage measures to prevent unauthorized access.

Data Retention: We retain your information as long as you are subscribed to our SMS service. You may request deletion at any time.

MESSAGE AND DATA RATES MAY APPLY. Your mobile carrier may charge fees for sending or receiving text messages, especially if you do not have an unlimited texting or data plan. 

Messages are recurring, and message frequency varies.

Contact ERIKA RIGGER PHOTOGRAPHY at 910-719-3633 or hello@erikariggerphotography.com for help.
Consent is not a condition of purchase or service.

Message frequency varies and may include providing customer support, answering questions, and confirming appointments. Message and data rates may apply.

OPT-OUT: You can opt out of the SMS list at anytime by texting, emailing, or replying STOP or CANCEL to hello@erikariggerphotography.com or 910-719-3633.  After unsubscribing, we will remove your number from our list within 24 hours. You may receive one last text message stating your selection, no further text messages will be sent.

Non-Sharing Clause: We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. ERIKA RIGGER PHOTOGRAPHY will not sell, rent, or share the collected mobile numbers.
Mobile opt-in information will not be shared with Third parties for any reasons.

If you have any questions about our privacy practices, or would like to inquire about the way in which your information is used, please contact us at hello@erikariggerphotography.com or call us directly at 910-719-3633.

Wilmington NC Family Photography

You think you’ll remember how small they were.
You won’t. Not exactly.
The newborn stage feels endless while you’re inside it. And impossibly short once it passes.
The way they curl into you.
The weight of them sleeping on your chest.
The tiny details that change almost overnight.
Hello Little Love was created for this beginning — not for perfection, but for preservation.
If you are expecting or already holding your baby, now is the time to plan.
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Scroll your camera roll.
How many photos are there of your children?
Now count how many you’re in.
Most mothers are the documenters.
You remember the milestones. You capture the birthdays. You freeze the ordinary afternoons because you know they matter.
But somewhere along the way, you disappear from the frame.
It doesn’t feel urgent.
Until years later.
When your children are taller. Louder. Older.
And you try to find proof that you were there beside them in this season.
Family photos are not about perfect outfits or perfect behavior.
They are about presence.
About making sure your children can look back one day and see you in the story.
If this resonates, I wrote something for you on my blog today.
https://erikariggerphotography.com/when-youre-always-the-one-behind-the-camera/
And if you are currently pregnant, Hello Little Love Newborn Session is open for priority booking this week, including a fine art heirloom print and $100 print credit.
Because every season deserves to be preserved.
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One day your child may ask what you looked like when they were growing inside you.
You will tell them about the kicks.
About how you couldn’t sleep comfortably.
About the way your partner rested their hand on your belly without thinking.
But what will you show them?
Pregnancy feels long while you’re inside it. And impossibly short once it’s over.
If you have been quietly wondering whether maternity photography is worth it, I wrote something for you.
https://erikariggerphotography.com/is-maternity-photography-worth-it-wilmington-nc/
Hello Little Love is open for priority booking this week, including a fine art heirloom print and a $100 print credit.
This version of you will not exist again.
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I wrote about why I photograph families at home instead of staging them somewhere “pretty.”
It’s about preserving the season you’re living in now, the moments your kids will one day miss, and why these images matter long after the session ends.
Link in comments😃
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“Quick, beautiful photos — in 15 minutes?”
Wilmington families, couples, and mamas-to-be:
I’m offering 4 Flash Mini Sessions next week Jan 23 & 24 only.
📸 15-minute session
💛 20 edited images
📍 $150
📥 Online gallery
⏳ Only 4 spots available
Perfect if you’ve been meaning to update your photos — but don’t want a full session.
✨ DM me for booking link! 
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here’s the truth: social media and I are not always on the same page. Posts get missed, timelines get weird, and sometimes even I can’t find my own announcements.
So for 2026, I’m shifting the important stuff (booking updates, openings, specials, and client perks) to email.
If you want to actually stay in the loop (without relying on the algorithm), comment “Email List” and I’ll make sure you’re added.
PS.
I send 1–2 emails a month, max. And not to brag, but they’re genuinely fun to read: part update, part storytelling, part controlled chaos.
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