Meet Natalie

Natalie, from Kentwood High School, and I had a fun Urban type session. I've just started looking at them but here are two that I'm loving!!!

I live for days like today

This evening was awe inspiring. Just watching Heavenly Father's masterpiece is beautiful enough but put His creation in the image makes it perfect!

Jeff and Jessie

Can you say gorgeous couple? I can and I was able to photograph their formal wedding portraits. They were a lot of fun and we came away with some stunning images. I'm almost done Jessie and then we'll all get together.

Meet Axie

Axie, Stephanie and I had the best sunset Seattle has seen all summer. It couldn't have been more perfect. Axie goes to Skyline High School and was willing to do almost anything....but NOT get in the water right Axie? Thanks for being such a tropper. Here are a few images and I'm almost done proofing everything!

Meet Kate

Kate is my first senior from Kentlake High School. Yup the Northwest has the most beautiful young women! We still have the sunset to catch to make this senior session complete but here is a taste of our session. Enjoy Kate and pray for good weather this Friday!!

Just for fun!!!

This is a total hoot! It will make you smile today for sure!
Enjoy! Totally G rated too!!!

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=ngRq82c8Baw

sorry you'll have to cut and paste because I couldn't get the link to work!

as promised..........

I haven't posted any pictures from the Kent Cornucopia fair yet because I've been so busy with seniors. Here are some images, not all but just a few. The children were so cute and just loved getting all dressed up and making pretend. Storybook sessions are so much fun because the children believe! So therefore it IS real. Enjoy!

Lincoln Park

Here are a few more from my sunset session at the beach.

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Summer is here!!

It hasn't rained in 4 days!!! I'm so excited with about 1 million other people. Maybe we will have summer now. My friends from Denmark are visiting this week and we've done all the tourist things. I'm really enjoying being a tourist. Of course I've had to also bring my camera :) I'll be posting more images but here is one we took at the Ballard Locks. I saw this incredible light and made them run up to get into it.

Meet Kelsey

Tonight I had the pleasure of photographing another model for Photography by Ruth. Kelsey goes to Kentwood and brought little Suzie with her. We had fun doing some crazy things in the studio. Kelsey.. I've just begun, but have a sneak peek at these and we'll get together really soon to look at the rest. Enjoy!

Meet Marissa

Last night I had the opportunity to take Marissa's Senior Pictures. She goes to Kentridge. (isn't Kentridge lucky?) Enjoy these sneak peeks Marissa. Your images are really fun!!!

Time has flown by!!!

I promise I haven't slipped into the ocean or anything. I can't believe how busy I've been. The fair was fantastic! I met some wonderful people but it was HOT!!! The winner of my free session and 20x24 is Tiffany Davids from Seattle. Congratulations. We've already spoken and I can't wait to meet you in person. Katie, Tammy, and I were able to get some great shot of children as well. I'll be posting some really soon. But right now I would like to introduce to my first senior of 2009. Meet Jocy from Kentwood. We had a blast in my studio AND then we went to the Bellevue Botanical Gardens. All you new Seniors out there, you'd best be getting your appointment pretty soon for your senior pictures. I only have a limited number of openings available. Call soon!! :)

Kent Cornucopia Fair this weekend

Just a shout out to remind everyone that I'll be in the Fine Arts section at the fair. I'll be located by the theaters in Kent Commons. I'll have a contest going PLUS if you book your session at the fair you will also receive an extra 8x10 when you order!!!! See you there!

congrats to....

Michelle of Bellevue for answering the mini special question correctly. We will be located in the Fine Arts Section at the Kent Cornucopia Fair on July 11-12-13th. Please drop by and say hi!!!

The Fair is coming

Time for another free give-a-way!! For the first person to answer where I'll be located at the Kent Cornucopia Fair I will give you a free session at the fair. This includes a 5x7 watercolor print on art paper. Here is the set that will be used.

Been awhile

Wow! I've been gone and have been so busy with photography I don't know where to start. I will report on my vacation next time but this morning I had a session with a little 9 week old baby girl. She loves to bounce and not be still. But darling anyway. Enjoy these little sneak peeks and I'll have the rest of the session done soon. And don't forget the Kent Cornucopia Fair coming soon. My booth will be in the Fine Arts section in Kent Commons. Come and see me!!!

Miss N

This image is from my Center Stage storybook collection. Miss N wore her dance recital outfit this morning for her portraits. I also want to wish all my seniors this year a big congratulations and good luck with their future plans. Most all are graduating today a the Tamcoma Dome. I've heard some really fun and exciting this that are going to be happening. I expect great things from you all!!!

congratulations to Hillary

Hillary from Kent just won a free mini session valued at "a lot of money" :) at the Kent Cornucopia fair. We can't wait to meet you! Keep watching for another chance to win a free mini session at the fair.

Kent Cornucopia is coming soon!

I'll be in the Fine Arts section of the fair over in the Kent Commons area. Please come by and say 'hi'!!! I am going to offer a free childrens session for a child size 10 or smaller to the first person that emails me with the date of my first entry into this blog. (you can find it by just going back to the beginning) Email me at shotbyruth@comcast.net. This is a free mini session at the fair valued at $50.00 for FREE. Yes, I said FREE... what are you waiting for... start digging through the blog for the answer. Have fun! Winner will be announced here on the blog!