Curiosity fuels my lens. I believe the best photos don’t come from stiff poses or forced smiles—they come from the real moments in between. The belly laughs. The sleepy newborn snuggles. The way your toddler clings to your leg or your spouse looks at you when you’re not watching. I’m obsessed with capturing those details, the ones that make your family your family.
Hey there! I'm Christa Rieger
Curious human & Photographer
A high school sophomore, reluctantly signing up for yearbook class (thanks to a computer teacher who clearly saw something I didn’t). Within weeks, I was hooked—unknowingly stepping into the worlds of photography and design—what would become my lifelong passions.
I should have figured out photography was going to be my career a long time ago.
By college, I was deep in it—spending two summer as a camp photographer, dodging water balloons and documenting kids at their happiest. At Drury University, I added theatre photographer to my resume, capturing the raw emotion of performances under stage lights.
I moved to Atchison, Kansas and worked for Benedictine College in marketing, my coworkers, family, and friends started to ask me to photograph their special moments. Slowly, my schedule started to fill organically.
2005
2009
2013
After graduating, I began my career as a graphic designer in marketing for a small college called Donnelly College in Kansas City, KS. Throughout my time there I also acted as the event photographer for the school. Hmm...I'm sensing a pattern!
2016
2021
After years of working in higher education (with a camera always in hand), my husband Kevin gave me the push I needed to turn my passion into a business and go full time. Since then, I've become a trusted name in Kansas City and NE Kansas for storytelling family photography.
2025
Storyweaver Brands, a sister branding and web design agency to Storyweaver Studio, was born out of a desire to serve solopreneurs startups who want to start their businesses on their best foot.
Good humor
Curiosity
Confidence
Authenticity
At Storyweaver Studio, photography is more than just pictures—it’s storytelling. Your family’s story is woven together through fleeting moments, tiny details, and the kind of love that deserves to be remembered exactly as it is. That’s why our work is built on four core pillars:
What I Believe at storyweaver:
Write about your business values. Let's go up in here, and start having some fun. But when I get home, the only thing I have power over is the fun. Make it special.
Be Authentic
With over 400+ photo sessions under my belt, you can trust that you’re in experienced hands. I don’t just snap pictures—I guide, direct, and anticipate the moments that matter.
Confidence
Life is full of beautiful little details, and I’m obsessed with finding them. That twinkle in your child’s eye, the way your hands naturally reach for each other...these are the stories hidden in between the big moments.
Curiosity
Because let’s be honest—family sessions can be a lot. Toddlers will test us. Babies will spit up. The best photos happen when you’re in the moment, and I’m here to make sure that moment is full of joy.
Good Humor
My Favorite Things
Aldi
If our town had one, I’d be there daily.
Espresso
I make a protein coffee each morning.
Theatre
I can rap Hamilton and belt Oklahoma!
Podcasts
I have 8-10 podcasts in which I loyally listen.
Show quotes
Parks and Rec & Emperor's New Groove
Singing
Fun fact: I sang on the Great Wall of China in college.
After three years of maintaining a long-distance relationship, we final tied the knot in the summer of 2014. During nearly ten years of marriage, we have welcomed four children into our lives—three earthside and one in heaven. Our kids have brought immeasurable joy to our lives. Despite less sleep, more responsibility, and the losses we've endured, this is by far our favorite season of life together as a couple. What a privilege it is to call these little people ours!
Kevin and I first crossed paths at the summer camp I worked at in college.
Wife & Mother
My roles
When I am behind the lens or the computer, I bring over 15 years of photography and design experience to my clients. I consider it a privilege that, for a moment, I get to be a part of your story—whether it's the story of your relationship, your family, or your new beginnings. I am here to skillfully weave together moments in time for you to cherish and enjoy forever.
I am passionate about capturing stories and I find people fascinating.
Photo by Jesse Salter Photography
Photographer
Through Storyweaver Studio, I have the privilege of stepping into people's lives to capture their stories of connection, love, and loss. Many times, this goes beyond a photo session; it becomes a ministry to those who truly need the love of Christ in their lives. I just happen to be the vessel. In my free time, to serve the Atchison community, I host a podcast and organize Stitches: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Haven in honor of my heavenly baby, Jordan, whom I lost at 11 weeks gestation. I also volunteer throughout the year with Project Atchison and through our church, Riverbend Bible Church.
My faith and service has always been integrated with what I do.
Photo by Jesse Salter Photography
Believer & Volunteer
— Anne
I am absolutely thrilled with our family photoshoot experience we had with Storyweaver Studio! From the moment we booked, everything was seamless and easy. Christa is incredibly talented, very professional, and a great communicator. Our photos are stunning and perfectly capture the love and joy of our family.
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