Elizabeth Rider Photography

In honor of Mother’s Day this weekend, let me introduce you to this incredible woman: my grandmother. Some know her as “Wilda” or “Dr. Arnold,” but we know her as Ma. Ma makes the best rolls you’ll ever taste, and when a carrot cake comes out of her kitchen? Get ready to hear angels sing.

I remember standing on a stool by her stove as a kid on the Saturday mornings after we’d spent the night. She’d patiently show me how to scramble eggs just right—with plenty of salt and butter.

You’d never know she’s taught hundreds of nursing students, smuggled Bibles into China, wrestled a baboon in Africa or served in the 9th Ward after Hurricane Katrina. She’s humble like that, and always more interested in the person in front of her than anything else. When I’m a grandmother, I want to be like Ma.

Who are you celebrating this ?

Proverbs 31:25 describes a woman who "is clothed with strength and dignity" and "laughs at the days to come." This photo of a sweet family friend reminds me of that. It reminds me that strong women are not born, they are shaped. They are shaped by the strength of their parents, the bumps in their own road and ultimately the love of God.

Here's to the strong women and soon-to-be women in our lives.

This big sister said she loved her brother so much she wanted to marry him when they grew up. Reason 289 why kids are THE BEST.

Speaking of kids: need a last-minute Mother's Day gift? I've got you! All sessions are 25% off when you book between now and Sunday. Schedule family photos, just the kids or whatever combo will make your mama feel the most loved.

A mom of a toddler pursuing her doctorate? Yeah, no biggie. If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one would say “strong” at least every other sentence.

This mom is fierce, brave and humble. The compassion she has for others is contagious. And can we talk about how cute her kid is?? Najah, it was a joy to take your photos. Thank you for letting me capture the sweet bond between you and Zayn!

Hi, I’m Elizabeth!

Here’s the deal: anyone can take a nice photo for your mantle or profile pic. But not everyone can give you a photo that captures the exact laugh, hair curl or forever-in-love smile you’ll want to remember for the rest of your life. That’s what I do.

No matter your size, color, budget or what you thought of yourself when you got out of bed this morning—you deserve photos that make you smile. I’d love to be a part of that with you.

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