Risney Photo has been around for over 70 years. My parents, Harry and Kathy Risney, started the business in Missouri Valley, Iowa back in the 1950's and after my dad died in 1978, my mother continued to photograph until her death in 2004. I am their daughter, and I took over the business in February 2005. Because of my extensive graphic design background, I added "& Design" to the company name to become Risney Photo & Design, Inc.

All of my life I have wanted to be a working artist and make a living doing what I love. Photography and graphic design have been my outlet for that creativity. I received my formal training from the University of Nebraska where I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with a mojor in Art. I then went on to hone my artistic skills for 21 years providing graphic design, printing, photography and art direction for two Omaha-based companies. For the past 20 years, I have been photographing and designing for Risney Photo & Design. I am a long time member of the Professional Photographers of America and have attended many seminars and conferences to remain on the cutting edge of photographic services.

My photography focus these days is in the realm of business portraits, corporate events, large/small groups and photo restoration work. One thing that really makes me unique is how easy I am to work with. People often tell me that I make the process so “painless” to get their photos done. I make sure that everyone has a a fun experience during their session. My motto is “Where Fun Happens in a Flash” and I encourage everyone to relax and just have fun.

My photo restoration work comes under the portion of my business that I call R Legacy Preserved and I have done some wonderful projects for people with their old photos. Faded, torn photos can be restored to life and become precious once again to a new generation to enjoy for years to come.

Risney Photo & Design is a home-based photography studio located just south of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Due to my close proximity to the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, I have the opportunity to shoot unique outside photographs that are just a short distance from my front door. I have access to many other beautiful outside venues, or my indoor studio, with a variety of backgrounds and props to choose from.

Overall, Risney Photo & Design should be your photographic studio of choice for Corporate Head Shots, Group Photography and Photo Restoration work. I am a very talented and friendly photographer with the artistic, technical and graphic expertise to capture and preserve your most precious photographic moments forever.