A Ruby in Bloom
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PNW lifestyle photographer specializing in natural, timeless, and fun images capturing authentic moments. Newborns, families and kids, maternity, births.
Thanks for stopping by! Inspired by traveling the globe for years I fell in love with capturing real moments through my lens. My style is fun, natural, and spontaneous with a raw authenticity. I'm also a mum to a gorgeous, energetic, and independent little girl as well as two rescue kitties! I adore Bikram yoga, traveling, and vintage shopping, and I obsess over up-cycling vintage finds and my CAMERA! Feel free to look around, be inspired, and see the world as I see it.
12/11/2025
Lifestyle newborn sessions have my heart. Witnessing the warmth, connection and joy gives me all the feels. ❤️
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✨joy in photography✨
Photography brings us joy! Every little detail we capture is etched into our camera’s memory. We are storytellers, light seekers, adventurers, and so much more! Welcome to our Joy in Photography loop! Follow along to see the captures that bring us joy this week.
12/04/2025
The sweetest session. ❤️
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✨joy in photography✨
Photography brings us joy! Every little detail we capture is etched into our camera’s memory. We are storytellers, light seekers, adventurers, and so much more! Welcome to our Joy in Photography loop! Follow along to see the captures that bring us joy this week.
12/02/2025
Very excited to be delivering up this gallery shortly. ❤️
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✨everyday artistry✨
“What art offers is space – a certain breathing room for the spirit.” ~John Updike
We’re the dreamers, the makers, the ones who find artistry in every frame — the quiet light, the genuine smiles, the fleeting details that tell a story.
See what has inspired our group this week at
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✨chasing light✨
“All the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow.”
· Leo Tolstoy.
We are light chasers and adventure hunters - welcome to our Chasing Light loop!
11/25/2025
I was absolutely thrilled to see this young man and his beautiful mama again. ❤️
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✨chasing light✨
“All the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow.”
· Leo Tolstoy.
We are light chasers and adventure hunters - welcome to our Chasing Light loop!
*****
✨everyday artistry✨
11/10/2025
I’m honored that Lensbaby has shared my image of my beautiful girl. ❤️
Secrets the Leaves Keep 🤫
When the light hits just right, and the colors are this intense, you have to seize the moment! This portrait captures all the deep, beautiful mood of a perfect autumn afternoon.
The artistry here comes straight from the glass: the stunning, isolated sharpness and creamy, rotational blur is thanks to the one and only Lensbaby Sol 45. It turns a regular scene into something straight out of a storybook. Who else loves the unique perspective a Lensbaby brings to creative portraits? Show some love for this incredible shot!
10/31/2025
Thank goodness it’s Friday again. It’s been a long week! I’m so ready for a quiet few weeks before the Xmas madness begins. Here’s another of my favorite families. 🩷
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✨Friday feels✨
Here’s to the weekend!
Welcome to our photography loop where a group of us have come together to share images that give us that Friday feeling.
Click through the hashtag and enjoy the vibes!
10/28/2025
Another of my lovely fall families. It’s been a busy weekend with Halloween parties, pumpkin patches, and pumpkin carving. I’m so ready to hibernate. 😂
*****
✨everyday artistry✨
“What art offers is space – a certain breathing room for the spirit.” ~John Updike
We’re the dreamers, the makers, the ones who find artistry in every frame — the quiet light, the genuine smiles, the fleeting details that tell a story.
See what has inspired our group this week at
*****
✨chasing light ✨
10/24/2025
Who’s happy it’s the weekend? 🩷
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✨Friday feels✨
Here’s to the weekend!
Welcome to our photography loop where a group of us have come together to share images that give us that Friday feeling.
Click through the hashtag and enjoy the vibes!
10/23/2025
Grateful for any breaks in the weather this fall. I absolutely adore this family. 💕
*****
✨joy in photography✨
Photography brings us joy! Every little detail we capture is etched into our camera’s memory. We are storytellers, light seekers, adventurers, and so much more! Welcome to our Joy in Photography loop! Follow along to see the captures that bring us joy this week.
10/21/2025
Is anyone else finding this time of year just crazy busy? With photo sessions, school activities, Halloween parties etc, I barely have time to breathe. 😂 Anyhoo, this sweet fall session is one of my favs so far!
*****
✨everyday artistry✨
“What art offers is space – a certain breathing room for the spirit.” ~John Updike
We’re the dreamers, the makers, the ones who find artistry in every frame — the quiet light, the genuine smiles, the fleeting details that tell a story.
See what has inspired our group this week at
*****
✨chasing light✨
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