I'm a dreamer who finds great joy in creating and capturing connection and beauty wherever I go.
I'm Ruth and I'm so happy you're here. This journal is about weddings, engagement sessions, planning tips, and travels. Stay a while and say hello!
Armature Works is a premier waterfront venue in Tampa’s historic Heights District. This gorgeous venue offers an elegant blend of modern luxury and historic charm. Originally a streetcar storage facility from the early 20th century, Armature Works has been meticulously restored into a dynamic event space, perfect for luxury weddings. I love photographing wedding days […]
College sweethearts Jen and Chris are married! As Tampa transplants, they knew that they wanted to host their wedding day in a city that has been the location of their new life together. They chose the beautiful Armature Works for their Tampa wedding day – and it couldn’t have been any more breathtaking. With a […]
This winter, Michelle and Stephen hosted a beautiful and fun wedding day at the Hotel Haya in Tampa FL. It was a really wonderful day – celebrating the best parts of this incredible couple. Michelle and Stephen are super sweet, faithful people and I loved working with them – and connecting with them through their […]
Congratulations, Xuan and Anthony! This fall, they held a gorgeous wedding at the Tampa Yacht Club infused with beautiful pastel details and classic Vietnamese traditions. It was a celebration of their love story and what makes them both such unique and incredible people. I’m so honored I was able to be a part of their […]
Congratulations, Chantel and Merrick! This winter, they invited their loved ones to a beautiful Tampa wedding day. Chantel and Merrick celebrated at two beautiful Tampa FL wedding venues: Harborside Chapel and the Rusty Pelican for their winter wedding and every moment was perfect! I can’t wait for you to see it all. Their Love Story Chantel […]
Victoria and Brendan are married! This summer, they tied the knot in a summer wedding day at Innisbrook Resort. The entire day was elegant, filled with beautiful pastel details and emotional moments. I loved being a part of Victoria and Brendan’s incredible vendor team for their Tampa FL wedding day – and I can’t wait […]
Jen and Chris are getting married! This summer, I captured a Tampa engagement session at the Museum of Fine Arts and the Vinoy Hotel, two of the most beautiful spots in the area. We were able to capture some incredibly luxurious images in front of these landmarks and on the beach with a gorgeous sunset […]
Michelle and Stephen are such considerate and cheerful people. I loved all of the time I spent with them during their Tampa engagement session at Hillsborough River State Park. Their session was stylish and beautiful – spent in a gorgeous local park near home. I loved watching Michelle and Stephen interact together, it’s clear their […]
As a Tampa wedding photographer, I have to admit that there’s not much I love more than a gorgeous engagement session on one of our beautiful beaches. Victoria and Brendan love the beach and the architecture of the Don Cesar Hotel like I do, so we decided that would be the perfect place to document […]
Jessica and Tavaris are married! Congratulations to one of my newest couples. Jessica and Tavaris planned an incredibly elegant Italy inspired wedding day at the Bibb Mill Event Center in Georgia this spring. Every detail was so well thought out and inspired by the couple and their adventures together. I loved spending the day with […]