Ria Czichotzki is the founder and owner of Rialee Photography, an exclusive children’s photography studio located in downtown Fargo. She lives in Moorhead MN, with her husband, four children and two dogs. She began her journey in the photography field by capturing the “everyday” moments of her children’s lives through the lens of her camera. With her natural, artistic style and a combined passion for children and photography, she has been able to turn her hobby into a very successful career. She started rialee photography out of her home in the summer of 2007, and moved into her natural light loft studio in June of 2008.

Being in the child care profession for several years has given Ria a unique ability to connect with children of all ages and an amazing amount of patience. By allowing the child to warm up, relax, be themselves and have fun, she is able to provide her clients with images that capture who their child is, not just what they look like. With a style that is relaxed and casual, modern and fresh, Ria photographs with 100% natural light on location as well as at the studio.

Because Ria’s active family and attending to the many details of running a business keeps her very busy, she books a limited number of sessions per month.

Lindsey Johnson joined the rialee photography staff in October of 2009 as an associate photographer. She lives in Casselton, ND with her husband and two children, and has had a passion for photography for as long as she can remember. She attended a photographerMAMA workshop in the spring of 2009 and Ria immediately recognized her potential in the children’s photography field. Like Ria, she shoots with 100% natural light both at the loft and on location. What a great asset she has been to the rialee photography team! Lindsey looks forward to having the opportunity to work with you and capture those special moments for you and your family.