Through the Lens

Seattle Portrait Photographer

2011-02-25T17:22:00.000-08:00

Here are a few from my session with Lexi today. Bitter cold but brave, Lexi and I hit the cold outdoors. Video to follow once I figure it out! :)

Seattle Children's photography

2011-02-24T23:40:00.000-08:00

Let our studio's create a canavas painting of your portrait. Now is the time to make your portrait appointment. Inside the studio there is NO rain, snow or wind. Call us at 206-778-7977

Seattle's Children Photographer

2011-02-23T23:10:00.000-08:00

Don't let these moments slip through your fingers. Document your child's life with professional photography.

Book of Secrets-Seattle Boudoir Photography

2011-02-12T15:12:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines Day to some very lucky husband!!!

a few families last month-Seattle Family Photography

2011-02-12T15:00:00.000-08:00

Just a few more seniors-Seattle High School Senior Photographer

2011-02-12T14:55:00.000-08:00

Jenna

2011-02-12T14:53:00.000-08:00

So many great images....and such a doll!!

Winterwonderland-Kent Area Children's Photograper

2010-09-30T20:52:00.000-07:00

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 13th. I will be having my first Winter Wonderland Mini Photo Session. For only $49.00 you will receive a mini session and one 5x7 from that session. The background will be a winter scene and you can be a fairy, or dress up in our Vintage Clothing or bring your own to make it special for you. I will be posting sample pictures here soon. I am looking for models to help me with that! Please email me at shotbyruth@comcast.net if you have a child between the ages of 4 and 8...boy or girl.....

And more seniors!!!-Kent Area Senior Photographer

2010-09-30T20:47:00.001-07:00

Baby Jackson

2010-09-30T20:44:00.000-07:00

Our newest member of the Baby Club made his way to our studio a few weeks ago. Such a beautiful family.

meet baby Lucas-Seattle Children's Photography

2010-09-30T20:41:00.001-07:00

I'm so sad to see this family move! I was going to be another grandmother for Lucas. Sigh, oh well! at least I was able to take some fun images of him before they move!

It's senior time! Kent area High School Senior Photography

2010-09-08T21:57:00.001-07:00

I've had so many wonderful seniors this year. Here are a few from over the weekend.

Baby Jackson-Kent Covington Baby Photography

2010-09-08T21:54:00.000-07:00

Little Jackson came to my studio over the holiday weekend! Such a beautiful family! Jackson may not have wanted to have his photograph taken but you can tell the love this family has for each other!

almost a new mommy- Kent area children's photography

2010-08-23T23:07:00.000-07:00

Tuesday is going to be a very big day for Esther! Good luck and I can't wait to get little Lucas into my studio for his debut into the world of photography.

Ashleigh-Bellevue Renton Senior photographer

2010-08-19T20:56:00.001-07:00

Ashleigh is such a fun senior to photograph. Fearless and fun!!!

Auburn, Kent Baby Photographer-Ari

2010-08-08T08:37:00.000-07:00

This is Ari's second visit to my studio and she just keeps getting more darling each time. Photography by Ruth 206-778-7977

Send me info on your Baby Plan

Kent, Renton Senior Photographer

2010-08-07T18:35:00.000-07:00

Just recently I had the pleasure of Senior overload!!!! These 2011 seniors know how to rock for the camera! If you are a senior call now for your senior portraits

Family Portraits

2010-08-06T20:44:00.001-07:00

Now is the time to book your senior's portraits...and why not get a family portrait too.

Mother's Day Special Seattle Renton Kent Family Photographer

2010-04-12T17:51:00.001-07:00

You know what mom wants this year. A beautiful portrait of you! Or how about a gift for her to have portraits taken.

Katie and Liam - Children's Seattle Photographer

2010-04-11T09:35:00.001-07:00

I always love it when family comes!

Meet Kolby-Kent Renton Bellevue Senior Photographer

2010-04-10T22:43:00.000-07:00

Kolby came to my studio today for his senior pictures. Did it for his mom!!!! But I think he enjoyed it too!

Meet Kaylene from Kentwood

2010-04-09T22:06:00.000-07:00

Today I had the pleasure of taking Kaylene pictures for her model card. Here are a few images Kaylene. Enjoy them!

more 2011 models

2010-04-07T20:22:00.000-07:00

I still have a lot of 2010 seniors to photograph but I'm already getting my 2011 high school senior models lined up. I can't believe how fast time is flying

Little Faries

2010-04-07T20:20:00.001-07:00

Here are a few really cute faries that visted my studio recently.

Baby A

2010-03-20T20:55:00.000-07:00

She is so beautiful and mom and dad area the best!! We had fun watching Baby A NOT sleep!!! We got some beautiful portraits. Enjoy these until we can get together.

2011 senior model Rhianna

2010-02-20T16:55:00.000-08:00

I've been so bad about ignoring my blog. I spend so much time on facebook!! But senior season is upon us and I had the pleasure of photographing my first model today. I wanted to share a video created just for her! Enjoy and welcome to the PBR family Rhianna

A big family-Seattle Family Photographer

2009-12-28T18:46:00.001-08:00

Now this was a full house for Christmas. Thanks Zornes family for allowing me to meet and photograph your family!

Child models needed-Seattle Children's photographer

2009-12-23T22:21:00.001-08:00

Photography by Ruth needs child models ages 3-12 for future marketing promotions. For one day only on Saturday, January 23rd. You will receive a free mini session with mini prints. Call 206-226-3478 for more information and to make your appointment.

Thank you Miss J

2009-12-18T19:39:00.001-08:00

Miss J came to my studio today and had a great time. Enjoy this image while I work on the rest.

It's that time of year again

2009-11-15T16:50:00.000-08:00

When we start planning for our Short Story mini sessions. I created a blog dedicated to short stories this year. Please take a look and sign up on my fan page at facebook so you can get the best deals!!! Can't wait to get started. Hurry up January... I love photographing faries!!! Book soon for the best deals.

a little halloween fun- seattle baby photography

2009-10-18T22:40:00.000-07:00

I squeezed a few minutes with Liam today as he modeled a couple of halloween costumes. I'm not biased I promise!!!

special sitting-Kent Washington Family photographer

2009-10-16T21:50:00.001-07:00

While getting for a senior shoot this evening, my daughter and grandson sat for me. I think it is a pretty cute shot of two people I love very much!

lots-o-seniors-Kent-Washington-Senior Photographer

2009-10-15T00:33:00.000-07:00

We are in time warp mode at the studio trying to get all the seniors done in time for their yearbook photos to be turned in. What a great group of young adults I had this year. They amaze me...I have so much faith with this generation! Go 2010

my grandson Liam-Seattle Baby Photographer

2009-10-11T23:09:00.000-07:00

My daughter came out to help me get caught up with photography this week and brought my grandson with her. We had just a moment and slipped into the studio for a quick session. Here is baby Liam....

My time In Idaho-Seattle Senior and Family Photographer

2009-10-09T16:04:00.001-07:00

I was so thrilled to attend a seminar for photographers this past week in Idaho. We went to the Grand Tetons one day and the very next we took a group of people to Montana to be photographed. Here are a few of the 100's of images I took while I was there. It was fantastic!! Can't wait to get going on my new ideas for 2011 seniors.... I'll be posting more soon! I'm also working on a new blog and website so stay tuned for more information on that! Giddyup!

Meet Shawna-Seattle Senior Photography

2009-09-13T22:13:00.001-07:00

Just finishing up a senior from Issaquah and Pine Lake. Such a gorgeous day today.

A special shout out to Chris

2009-09-12T15:55:00.000-07:00

I have the utmost respect for those that serve to keep our country safe. Chris spent almost a year in Iraq and I'd like to thank him!

yet more seniors - Kent Senior Photographer

2009-09-12T15:49:00.001-07:00

Here are a few more of my favorite shots from 2010 seniors. I promise more tomorrow!

I love seniors

2009-08-29T18:52:00.001-07:00

I haven't been posting on this blog because I'm starting a new one and have hesitated to post on this blog. But since I'm so swamped, I haven't been able to work on my new blog! So much to do and NO time... I love my seniors! Here are a few of my latest!

Jessi from Newport High School

2009-08-09T14:05:00.000-07:00

Thanks Stephanie for sending me Jessi! She is such a doll and extremly wonderful to work with. I feel like they are family... So much fun and we went to some pretty fun places too!

trying a new program

2009-08-08T09:21:00.001-07:00

and I think I like it!!!!!!!!!

Fun Family Session

2009-08-07T23:46:00.000-07:00

Had the wonderful opportunity to photograph the Horn kids. We had fun tromping through the area and getting kicked out!!! Well we had fun while it lasted! Getting ready for my Portraits in the Park (once a year) Family sessions. More information about this coming soon!

Meet Kayla

2009-08-02T08:49:00.000-07:00

ok this senior session was a little over the top but was so much fun. I'm having a really hard time NOT playing with these images. Kayla goes to Kentwood and I've photographed her for the past few years. It is so much fun to watch them grow up right before your eyes. Enjoy these Kayla, the rest will be done soon.

Meet Jenni

2009-07-31T14:41:00.000-07:00

Jenni goes to Kentwood High School and I've had the pleasure of photographing her a couple of times. Now she is all grown up and is a senior. I LOVE SENIORS!!!!

My kind of wedding

2009-07-23T10:32:00.000-07:00

I will photograph your wedding for free if you have one like this....

Enjoy!

Meet Kacey

2009-07-22T21:04:00.000-07:00

Had fun at my favorite downtown location with Kacey. And Senior season has just begun!!!

inside the Mariners Stadium

2009-07-21T21:39:00.000-07:00

We all were is such awe as we got to go onto the warm up track at Safeco field. Blake chose that for his senior pictures and is was just the coolest!!!

and the police were watching

2009-07-08T23:12:00.000-07:00

2010 model Kacey was under the watchful eyes of the Bellevue Police Department as we shot these. We had fun and I'm really surprised they didn't make us get out of the water!!! :)

from our 4th of July Picnic

2009-07-05T16:35:00.001-07:00

took this while waundering the gardens at Point Defiance State Park. Is was a gorgeous day in the Northwest.

Seattle Walkabout

2009-07-04T00:53:00.000-07:00

Today I participated in our 1st annual Seattle walkabout. Where some photograhers take models and pick a block blindly and walk around the block taking portraits of your model. It helps us to look for things that we might not otherwise see. Going to someplace you've never shot before makes you think.... I took Kayla today and found this block to be extremly interesting! I think we both had fun! Also, I want to wish America a Happy Birthday today.... and thank all those that serve to keep our country not only safe but the best place to live. Thanks to our son-in-law Ricky!!!

and then today

2009-06-28T19:05:00.000-07:00

Blake let me take him out to get a few more senior pictures to add to his collection. Actually I don't have very many and together we are very picky. But I do love these!!!

Meet Sammy

2009-06-28T19:02:00.000-07:00

And then that afternoon Sammy, one of my 2010 models from Kentridge High School took her offical senior pictures. Wow that was a marathon, but I loved it! Enjoy these and I'm working on the rest.

The Anderson family

2009-06-28T18:56:00.000-07:00

I've got so much to blog about but I'm finding it really hard to stay up with facebook AND my blog. Just not enough hours in the day I'm afraid. Well, Saturday I had the pleaure of two sessions. First, I shot Hudson's 5 month pictures and he just too cute and so easy to photograph. I was also able to take some family pictures as well.

Meet Jessi

2009-06-21T17:34:00.000-07:00

Jessie goes to Neport High School. This is just a sample as we are going to be taking more soon. Enjoy these Jessi

congratulations Marissa

2009-06-17T22:07:00.001-07:00

Marissa was one of my 2009 senior models and came back this evening for some cap and gown images. Marissa you are awesome and I wish you great adventures at Bellevue College next fall!!!

Meet Jessica

2009-06-14T16:58:00.001-07:00

Only a few more models to shoot and we'll have them all done! What a great group of seniors!!! Jessica goes to Enumclaw High School.

Meet Tia

2009-06-13T23:23:00.001-07:00

Tia is another 2010 Senior Model for me from Newport High School. I've got so many images from photo sessions to blog about and I'm really behind. But spending time with my new grandson was so very worth it. Tia enjoy these!

congratulations to our 2010 model contest winners

2009-05-27T20:50:00.000-07:00

Congratulations goes to Kacey from Kentlake and Sammy from Kentridge. They both got the most votes from 12 High School Senior professional photographers from across the nation. These two lucky models win $100 and a photo shoot in August by some fabulous photographers. 2010 will be a great year to be a senior.

Liam's first official shoot

2009-05-27T19:19:00.001-07:00

Today we did a little mini session with Liam. What fun! Here he is at 6 days old!

Lori and Russ

2009-05-25T15:58:00.000-07:00

Not to take the spotlight away from the most important little guy in the world, I did shoot a session today with Lori and Russ. They ran off and got married and didn't tell me until after. I'm not upset...really I'm not!!! Anyway this was my wedding gift to them. Congratulations Russ and Lori.....

babies first bath

2009-05-25T11:27:00.001-07:00

Laim and grandma!

2009-05-24T14:37:00.000-07:00

This was taken just hours after his birth.

Meet our 2010 senior models

2009-05-22T23:00:00.000-07:00

I am super excited about our 2010 High School senior models. We had a contest and the top two models will recieve $100 and a special photo shoot in August. I'm about ready to announce the winners but first I wanted to introduce them all.
Laura-Kentridge
Blake-Kentridge
Lauren-Kentridge
Sammy-Kentridge
Kacey-Kentlake
Kayla-Kentwood
Kylie-Auburn MountainView
Jessie-Newport
Jessica-Enumclaw
Tia-Newport

A big congrats to all my models. It was a tough choice!!! You will know soon!

Liam is one day old

2009-05-22T15:36:00.000-07:00

took these at the hospital. He is so sweet.

Introducing Liam

2009-05-21T16:00:00.000-07:00

My first grandbaby was born this morning at 9:24am. Mom and baby are doing great and I've got pictures to prove it. I'm so proud of my daughter!!

My tuscan wall

2009-05-18T22:14:00.000-07:00

This is part of my outdoor studio. I'm still getting used to shooting out there. Scott is the painter that painted this masterpiece. I'm so in love with it. And looking at one of my 2010 senior models you can see why. It is fabulous. Thanks so much Scott!!!

Meet Kaleigh

2009-05-17T11:26:00.000-07:00

Kaleigh is a 2009 Graduate from Enumclaw High School. I just want to say "wow" I took way too many images and it was really hard to get through them because there wasn't a bad picture in the bunch. I think her family can attest to that because we all had a hard time narrowing them down. Here are a couple of my favorites.

Meet Kacey

2009-05-16T23:53:00.000-07:00

Today I got to shoot some images of one of my models. We had fun finding a few new places to shoot. Hope you enjoy these Kacey!

Meet Blake

2009-05-03T20:24:00.000-07:00

Ok ok ok Blake is my son but he will be a senior next year. We went into my NEW outdoor garden and took a few images. The weather was wonderful today. I'm loving the new garden studio. Be watching for even more images.

Meet Courtney

2009-05-02T21:45:00.001-07:00

What a day. It rained, the sun came out, it rained and then it downpoured. Courtney and I barely got started outside the heavens opened up and just poured. In my head I wasn't done but the weather just said "yes you are". But we still have some great shots and here are a few sneak peaks!! Enjoy

Meet Dane

2009-04-29T22:27:00.000-07:00

What an eventful day! Parts of it I would like to forget. But photographing Dane's senior portraits was NOT one of them. He was so much fun and totally willing to do anything I asked him to. Yes even stand on top of garbage cans. We had a great time and I found a new wall to shoot on!

Meet Banditt and Butler

2009-04-27T18:49:00.000-07:00

I know I haven't posted in some time and I've had a lot of sessions. I'm working on a new blog and keep hoping to start posting on that but it still isn't ready yet. Last Sat. I got to photograph two long haired dauchshunds and Charlie. These two little dogs had tons of energy and it was fun rounding them up. Charlie you are going to love so many of these images!!! Enjoy these sneak peaks!

2009-04-15T22:39:00.000-07:00

Ok this is just for fun. Today I bought a new lens and I Love it!!! This is Mr Darcy and I love the depth of field this new lens creates. The next image is inside my new outdoor garden. The colorful walls are courtsey of Michelle's cool wall in Arizona. Just a little play time for ME tonight. Hope you enjoy

Meet Janessa

2009-04-10T21:55:00.001-07:00

Tonight I shot Janessa's senior pictures. She was a pro...great smile and great NO smile. We had fun! 2010 seniors I'm looking for models for next year. Contact me soon for information.

a couple from my trip

2009-04-07T20:45:00.001-07:00

I was lucky enough to fly to Tucson this last weekend to help a photographer friend, Michelle, with some photography. And as an added bonus I was able to stop in SLC to see my daughter and her husband. I also got to shoot with Tina. Here are a couple of the images.

My latest team pictures

2009-03-30T22:10:00.000-07:00

I'm just finishing up my images from a club volleyball team that I did. I have three seniors next week. Things are starting to gear up for seniors.... and I'm looking for models so contact me if you are a 2010 senior.

I went to a boudour photo seminar in Portland

2009-03-26T00:20:00.000-07:00

And learned some great techniques for pin up and boudour sessions! Can't wait to really play with them. Here are a few.

my newest mommy to be

2009-03-16T23:10:00.001-07:00

My newest mommy to be is a little shy but super beautiful! I can't wait for little Sarah to enter this world, she will as beautiful as you!! Thanks for coming to my studio.

My first 2010 senior

2009-03-14T23:38:00.000-07:00

Well and I might add that I couldn't put anyone other than Blake up there.... Isn't he just the coolest???

ok because I know you'll ask for one more!

2009-03-08T22:53:00.000-07:00

And you know that I think you're great... so here........

My beautiful daughter Katie

2009-03-08T17:29:00.000-07:00

My dear dear friend just happens to be a fantastic photographer in the SLC area and was able to do a maternity session for my daughter who is due May 14th. Tina's website, if you are in the SLC area is www.tinamiera.com Thanks Tina!

2009-03-07T20:56:00.000-08:00

Today Erik and Carol came in to my studio for some mother and son bonding!!! Erik is such a handsome guy! Erik was kind enough to let me take his senior portraits when I was just starting. So today we did some offical portraits in my studio. And Carol... my trusty wedding assistant looked lovely as ever. Thanks for coming in!!!

What a beautiful mommy

2009-02-21T21:27:00.000-08:00

Next month Jessie will be giving then world Benton. We had such a great time in the studio. And Katherine!!! you were a great help! Enjoy these and we'll be getting together soon!

Meet Ashley

2009-02-17T21:35:00.000-08:00

Ashley brought all her snowboarding stuff and had fun using her snowboard as a prop. I'm almost done Ashley and then we can get together to look at the rest. Enjoy these for now!!!

Meet Hudson

2009-02-14T10:10:00.000-08:00

I was honored yesterday to have Hudson visit my studio for his debut portraits. So fresh from heaven, not even 3 weeks old. He was perfect, he even peed on Dad three times. :) Here are a few images from that session. I had so much fun I just sat the rest of the evening and worked on them. They are almost done. Enjoy these few for now!

maybe they should consider Photography by Ruth

2009-02-11T09:23:00.000-08:00

I thought this was really funny and wanted to share. Enjoy! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhcA4Ry65FU

so much to post

2009-02-07T11:59:00.000-08:00

I can't believe I've been gone from my blog for so long! I've got so many things to post and so many things to say. But just like my life I'm running late. I need to get some things done but I wanted to post my memory mate for the volleyball team that I shot on Monday. I think volleyball girs are the most gorgeous athletes in the world.

Christmas in the Northwest

2009-01-01T20:14:00.000-08:00

Well, I'm just starting to peek outside again. We got hit really hard with the white stuff. Some say it was the highlight of Christmas. But since I don't LOVE snow, I would have to say that I just enjoyed the indoors a lot!!! My boys went out and made an 8ft tall snowman. Now that the holidays are over I can start posting more of my recent sessions. I'm starting to gear up for storybook portraits so look for some great specials.

2008-11-23T21:44:00.000-08:00

This session was great!! We had a great time coming up with poses for his love of boxing. Enjoy these and I think you will really like your images.

Meet Katie

2008-11-19T23:28:00.000-08:00

Wow Katie I can't believe that I have your session done. It has been crazy at my house. I had to have two eye surgeries, and then my computer crashed. It has been insane trying to get both myself and my computer back up and running. I'm still not able to update my website because I'm going to have to rebuild some of it. Lesson....back up everything. Even your desktop. Ok I digress. Katie there are some wonderful images here and I can't wait to meet with you this weekend. Here are a few sneak peeks!! And yes I still have more seniors to put on here. Thanks everyone for your patience!!!

The Berens Family

2008-11-01T21:31:00.001-07:00

I have been patiently wating for 4 years to take these portraits. I've been patient right Kate? Finally they came to see me and I hope they love the images as much as I do. Here is a sneak peek. Enjoy! Just a few until I can finish!

Meet Kelsey

2008-10-27T21:04:00.000-07:00

One of the funnest things about being a photographer is that you get to see kids grow up. I had the pleasure of photographing Erin, Kelsey's sister last year and now this year Kelsey! I'm having a lot of fun proofing your session and almost done! Thanks for coming to me this year. P.S. I'm loving my tile wall

Meet Gina

2008-10-26T22:52:00.000-07:00

Gina goes to Kentridge High School and wanted to do it all. She was so much fun and if she hadn't been so wet and cold from playing in the water I think I could have gone longer. Gina, you're a trouper and I can't wait to show you your images. You are going to love them!

Almost done Brandie!!!

2008-10-21T13:04:00.000-07:00

Just had to share one more that I'm in love with....

Gillis Family

2008-10-19T22:31:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure taking family portraits for the Gillis family. Thanks for being so patient!!! They are almost done...

Blake

2008-10-19T17:16:00.001-07:00

Blake will be getting braces pretty soon so we both wanted to get out and take a few before "that day" comes. Here are a few of his 17 year old images.

Meet Chelsea

2008-10-17T23:11:00.000-07:00

Chelsea also does Running Start and will be graduating from Kentwood HS this year. We did both the outside and in studio session and had a really great time. One of the last few beautiful sunsets here in the Northwest until next summer. We'll be talking soon Chelsea!!!

Meet Shanette

2008-10-14T19:49:00.000-07:00

Shanette is in her Senior year and would be attending Kentridge HS but that smarty is already at Greenriver Community College doing running start! Congrats to you Shanette! She is very excited about her plans to do mission work abroad and serve the Lord. I was honored to take her senior pictures. Here are your sneak peeks Shanette.

Meet Leanne

2008-10-12T20:43:00.000-07:00

Leanne is a senior at Kentridge High School. It was a beautiful but very cold day at Coulon beach. She was very brave wearing her dress when it was so cold. But I think is was worth is. I love photographing formal dresses outside where you least expect them to be. P.S. Leanne you've got great blowy hair... you'll see more when we get together to view your images. Almost done!!! Enjoy these two!

Meet Melissa

2008-10-11T22:04:00.000-07:00

Melissa goes to Kentwood High School... Melissa and I were both inside the studio and at Coulon Beach. Her swim shots rock! I'm so glad she wanted to get her hair wet! I love it when seniors what to shoot outside the box!!! Melissa was a lot of fun! Your session is done, so let's get together and talk about a time for your viewing. Enjoy these for now!!! :)