Ruth's personal works have been published in textbooks, sold internationally in Canada and Europe in the form of greeting cards and have been displayed in numerous solo and group exhibitions. Ruth has been selected for juried competitions by curators and directors of prestigious institutions such as The de Saisset Museum of Santa Clara University, The Triton Museum of Art and the Seattle Art Museum. Ruth began photographing weddings in 1993, just after graduating from college with a degree in fine art. Ruth has photographed hundreds of weddings of all sizes from 3 to 400 people. Ruth has travelled to Delaware, Oregon and throughout the bay area from Napa to Lucia, CA to capture each couples special day in photographs.
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Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of California, Santa Cruz, Fine Art Photography Emphasis, Recipient of College Honors.
Type of Photography
I consider myself a fine art photojournalist. My skills as a photographer include both the ability to create fine art portraits quickly during the wedding day and also documenting the journalistic moments that make each wedding a unique experience. I enjoy using both color and black and white film and digital cameras.
I am now offering maternity photography. Originally, only family and friends were photographed towards the end of their pregnancies. Over the years, previous clients have requested an artistic documentation of this life changing experience. It is a great honor and privilege to work with pregnant women and capture their beauty on film.
I have always been fascinated and charmed by the children at the weddings I have photographed. My studio offers children and family photo sessions for all ages. These portraits may take place at an outdoor location or in your home or garden. Family events such as birthday parties, blessing ceremonies or other gathers are welcome inquiries.
I use two medium format cameras, two 35mm cameras, one digital camera, two light-meters, four flash units, four battery packs, a tripod and nine lenses. The medium format is perfect when photographing groups of people. I also use medium format when I arrive an hour or two before the ceremony and photograph slowly, capturing still life scenes and fine art portraits of the bride and groom - the resolution of medium format is superb.
I love the versatility of digital cameras for my photojournalistic style. Its small, inconspicuous size is ideal for capturing the fleeting moments and events during the wedding day.