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!
Congratulations to Alyssa and Jose! These high school sweethearts tied the knot in an intimate Tampa microwedding at Philippe Park. The entire day was so beautiful and emotional as their closest family watched them exchange vows. Alyssa and Jose planned a romantic microwedding day – filled with what meant the most to them. I’m honored […]
In the last few years, weddings have gotten smaller and more intimate. It’s no surprise that they’re sticking around. There’s so many benefits to a smaller event for your wedding day. One of the common options for these smaller events are Brunch Weddings. I’ve photographed a few Tampa Brunch Weddings and they’ve all been a […]
It’s that time of year again: wedding trends for 2023 have been announced! I LOVE learning about the latest trends for weddings and celebrations. It’s always fun to see the direction that weddings are going, especially over the last few years. The pandemic has really redefined how we see big celebrations like wedding days. I’m […]
Dimble and Ab are engaged! We celebrated their upcoming wedding with a gorgeous University of Tampa engagement session together. Ab is such a romantic, which is one of the things Dimble loves about him. I loved watching the two of them be together as we explored the university and downtown Tampa for their portraits. Seriously, I […]
If you’re dreaming of a romantic wedding day, planning a destination wedding in Paris, France should be at the top of your list! Paris is the city of love and the magic here is real. It’s a dream spot for an incredible wedding celebration with your loved ones. France is one of my favorite places […]
Most couples dread the idea of rain on their wedding day. But, I’m here to tell you that rainy weather doesn’t have to mean a ruined wedding! In fact, many people believe it’s a sign of a blessing and of good luck. As a Tampa wedding photographer, I’ve experienced plenty of bad weather. Over the […]
Photographing a destination wedding is one of the most exciting parts of my job. I love watching my couples fall in love with each other, while enjoying the atmosphere of somewhere special and beautiful. Destination weddings in Italy definitely hit all of the marks for me! I LOVE this country. Quick fun fact: I actually […]
The Amalfi Coast in Italy is one of the most beautiful and romantic spots in the world. With the incredible cliff sides, teal water, and a town that looks like it’s from a fairy tale, it was the perfect location for a styled elopement! This beautiful featured friends of mine and real life couple, Michelle […]
Coming out of the pandemic and the season of small, intimate wedding days, destination elopements are more popular than ever. As a destination wedding photographer, I have to admit: I’m not mad about it! I recently attended Britt Jones Co.’s Parisian workshop and we photographed a gorgeous intimate elopement right in Paris. Our couple, Emy […]