Cristina Ruth Photography

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Thoughtful in-between moments

This year MAYBE I’ll be better at showing more of myself on this account 🤪

Hello hello! I’m Cristina!

I was born and raised in Maryland- and to be honest, all of my life I've wanted to move out of state the second I got a chance. It was so difficult to see anything worthwhile about staying here. I was so tired of seeing & doing the same old things.

A few years back, I switched my perspective to try and see the good in where I am and what I have. This was a gamechanger- and although it took a while, I would notice and be grateful for little things bit by bit.

Simple things like driving down backroads and seeing the beautiful green arches of light beaming through & being grateful I live somewhere with unending green. I'd see gorgeous houses with soo much character and big back yards. Winding roads & local coffee shops we visit weekly. So many simple things to be thankful for.

Summers filled with beach memories- camping at Assateague, campfires, sunset swims, and weekend beach trips with the family. All things I truly adore doing and can't wait to do with my own children.

Going canoeing daily, swimming, biking, and picnics by the river with my brothers are things I constantly look forward to. I am so grateful for all 4 seasons, I used to hate winter but now I crave the cold & can't wait for snow- so picturesque and jaw-dropping.

I love having all my family close & being able to drop in and see them whenever. I love my church and everything I have learned & all the growth it pushed me to do.

I have loved being able to travel to other states & countries to see as much as I can possibly see- this has helped so much as well in seeing Maryland as home.
I would envision moving to places I'd visit- no place checked all the boxes perfectly. Although it isn't perfect, although not all the people I wish were here are, although there may be somewhere better- being content & thankful for where I am right now has brought so much peace.

And when I feel like I need more- that's what traveling & exploring is for- helps cure the wanderlust, see the big picture, and all the beauty that this world has to offer.

But for now- this is home 😌

Leaving this year with grainy memories- good and bad, many lessons, and oh so much growth!
Wishing you all a Happy New Year!

Missing these beautiful fall colors right about now

May the simple joys of Christmas- warm your heart, fill your home, and last a lifetime! Merry Christmas!

Happy Christmas Eve Eve!

Tender moments

From decorating the tree, wrapping presents, drinking hot chocolate while watching old Christmas movies, to walks in the snow, and cooking for family- I sincerely love every minute of it! There’s nothing like the magic of Christmas!

Congratulations to these two on their sweet Annapolis elopement!

And just like that in the blink of an eye, it’s December. The year is coming to an end and oh what a challenging year it has been-in so many ways.

So many growing pains, as we learn and adjust to better the world and love on those around us. May we continue to empathize and understand each other and our experiences and end the year with some wonderful memories.

One of my actual favorite things to do- go driving at sunset. Your serotonin will 📈