Photographs that feel like you


For the wildly in love, the growing families, and the moments you never want to forget.
I create relaxed, natural imagery with gentle direction, beautiful light, and a little bit of desert magic



Couple posing with a black Porsche convertible in front of a mid-century modern home in Palm Springs.
A romantic black and white photograph of a couple embracing in a scenic desert mountain landscape.
A wedding couple stands amidst a desert landscape with yellow wildflowers and mountains in the background at sunset.
Dramatic black and white low angle shot of a person dramatically stretching or dancing in dark clothing.

hi, i'm ruth


I'm a Palm Springs photographer who believes the best photos happen when you can forget the camera is there.

I'll guide you when you need it, but I'll also leave room for the real moments; the laughs, the movement, and the little in-between memories that make your story yours.

Because let's be honest... most of us feel awkward in front of the camera (myself included). My goal is to make the experience fun, relaxed, and actually something you enjoy.

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Warm. Genuine. connected

I believe the best photographs happen when you feel comfortable being yourself. My style combines gentle direction with honest moments, creating images that feel effortless, emotional, and timeless.

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Bride and groom walk hand in hand across a sunlit green field at golden hour during their outdoor wedding.

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Couple in formal attire walks through modern desert architecture toward scenic mountain views at dusk.
Testimonial

"it was clear that Ruth had a vision"


Ruth worked with my fiancé for weeks planning the most incredible surprise photoshoot for our engagement. She truly went above and beyond to make our experience so special. I’ve never been comfortable having my photo taken, and while I was excited to have these memories captured, part of me was also anxious about posing and looking natural on camera. Once we got started, it was clear that Ruth had a vision and knew exactly how to direct us for each shot to make sure she got all the good angles - melting away all of my worries instantly. If that hasn’t sold you on how amazing she is, she’s also the best hype woman and made me feel so confident during the entire shoot. I’ll definitely be working with her again if she lets me steal her away for our wedding in Maui!


Ayvah & Aalim

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A bride in a white gown and groom in a dark suit pose among desert boulders and Joshua trees at their outdoor wedding.
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"She is very talented and I can't recommend enough!"


We hired Ruth to shoot our wedding last month in Joshua Tree and have been pleased with every aspect of working with her, from the first outreach to the photos we received. So many of our guests commented on how kind she is and how comfortable she made everyone! We just received our full gallery yesterday and are elated with the photos. She perfectly captures the special, small moments and beautiful candids, as well as very editorial couple's shots of me and my husband. She is very talented and I can't recommend enough!


Sjerstin & Derek

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Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing intimate moment under wedding veil with floral arrangement nearby.
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"I HIGHLY recommend Ruth as your photographer! "


My husband and I are in awe of our wedding photos. Going through our gallery felt like reliving the entire day — every sweet, emotional, and joyful moment was captured so naturally and beautifully. You can truly see the care and intention Ruth puts behind each photo, and it means so much to us to have these memories preserved in such a genuine way. We are so thankful and couldn’t imagine having anyone else document our day!


Kaylie & Derek

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Couple embracing in a sunlit desert landscape with rocky terrain and mountain backdrop under a clear blue sky.
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"We had a fantastic experience with Ruth"


From seamless, pre-shoot communication to collaborative decision making with shoot location and timing, the entire experience was first class.


Best - and most important of all was the end product - a wonderful gallery that captured some treasured moments with our 21-month old son and our dog.


If you and your family are local to or visiting the Palm Springs area we couldn't provide a stronger recommendation on Ruth's behalf.


Jordan K

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Outdoor wedding ceremony on lush lawn surrounded by tall palm trees at an elegant Palm Springs venue.
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" the photos came out AMAZING"


We were so excited to have found Ruth for our wedding photographer! Sincerely, we looked high and low, interviewed and got quotes from at least 5 photographers but it wasn't until we met Ruth that we found the right match. On the day, Ruth was on time, efficient, super easy to work with and focused on letting us enjoy the day. And, the photos came out AMAZING. It was the perfect balance between more traditional family/group photos and Ruth's creative influence. I highly recommend Ruth if you're looking for talented, honest and easy to work with photographer.


Lisa & Friso

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Jewish wedding ceremony under chuppah with guests gathering around the couple in an outdoor setting.
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"Ruth was exceptional all around!"


We reached out to Ruth to do a photography for our elopement ceremony. Ruth was so kind and patient as we figured out what we wanted and how to make the photos feel true to us. Ruth was also transparent about her pricing, which was very reasonable, and she communicated clearly about what to expect regarding things like lighting, weather, and the setting for the session.

On the day of the ceremony, she was so kind and flexible. She was very professional and also made the entire photography session experience really enjoyable. She was also very timely in getting the pictures back to us and they are perfect. She did an incredible job capturing all big and small moments from the day. Would absolutely recommend Ruth for any photography needs, she is incredible talented.


Anna-Rose & Yonatan

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