This blog is where my personal and business life intersect. I'm a a multi-passionate creative who teaches people how to create faster roadmaps to abundance in work and life through the doorways of business consulting and reiki teaching. If you'd like a DIY workbook to plan for your own creative living, check out my Pricing Workbook for Creatives. You'll see that I travel the world as often as I can and keep a gratitude journal as a reminder to find strength in my challenges.
I was a full-time professional photographer for 15 years, so there are still many cringe-worthy archives of my early work and artistic journey on this 19 year old blog. I've written loads of creative business advice over on the Photolovecat blog, and have started sharing reiki healing stories and healing moments over on the Abundant Sphere blog. If you'd like to learn more about me, here's a TEDx Talk of what my guiding questions have been to help me tune into my natural gifts and purpose. I'm available for workshops, presentations, interviews, and private consultations on creative business topics and for the advancement of arts programs in schools and communities:
ANNE ON TEDX
Anne did an outstanding job. The photos looked fantastic. She was very professional and took the extra time needed to capture the best light for the photos (not an easy task since it was mostly of highrise buildings). I would highly recommend her for your architecture photography needs.
Anne is a real pro. She was prompt, professional and had all the right equipment for the job. She understands light and color and produced a100 plus magazine quality photos in 4 days. I highly recommend her and will be using her again.
Living so far away, it was important to me to find a photographer I could communicate well with and trust. Anne was the right choice! She worked hard and diligently to make this project work. I was extremely pleased that the church was able to be photographed, especially the windows belonging to my relative. Her fee was very reasonable and she made it very easy to send her payment electronically. I highly recommend Anne for any of your architectural photography needs. She is a professional from beginning to end!
We are very pleased with Anne's work! She captured perfectly Duo-Gard's translucent interior wall systems installed at a prominent Wall Street ad agency's new headquarters. She accommodated our tight time frame and produced excellent photos that will be great assets in our marketing of this product line. Her fees and terms were reasonable and worked within our budget for economical excellence. We look forward to collaborating again with Anne. Best regards from Linda Byam, Marketing Consultant, Duo-Gard Industries Inc.
Anne did an amazing job photographing interiors for my portfolio and website! She was meticulous in her shooting and really produced fantastic photos. She is professional and super friendly. It was wonderful working with her. Freda
5/5 stars
Anne took wonderful pictures of my apartment. Besides being very professional she's a very nice person. I recommend Anne to everyone! Thanks!!
5/5 stars
Anne came to my house to take pictures of it. She's was very professional and had a great energy. The pictures look great!
5/5 stars
Anne was wonderful to work with. From the second we were connected she was extremely friendly, responsive and accommodating. She showed up on time, with great energy and took wonderful pictures of my apartment-- I absolutely loved how they came out!!
5/5 stars
Anne was an absolute pleasure to work with. She showed up to both of our appointment right on time and was extremely respectful of my apartment. The photos came out better than I could have imagined. She did a great job capturing the best attributes of the unit and making the space look as large as possible. I highly recommend Anne!
After photographing hundreds of weddings over 11 years as a wedding photographer, I've seen it all. I was also a bride who invested a lot of time, energy, and money into planning my own wedding, so I remember what it felt like to be really nervous and wanting everything to turn out well. Having great information from experienced professionals makes it easier for couples to make informed decisions about their own wedding. I pride myself on sharing objective, balanced and thoughtful advice- so my tips are designed to inform you of the many options available, so that you can make the best decisions based on who you are and what you value. If you like my tips and would like me to write on additional subjects that aren't listed here, just leave me a comment with a question!
After my Architecture Drone Photography experiment, I started seeing some photographers doing drone photography at weddings and I have to say it made me VERY uneasy. Even if someone has registered their craft and received FAA authorization to fly a drone commercially, has special drone hazard insurance, and hundreds of hours of drone operation training, there are still several things which would make me extremely leery of having drone photography at a wedding:
1. WiFi, Radio, GPS Interference = Control Hazards
One of the greatest benefits of drone photography is also one of the biggest limitations of drone photography. The wireless control systems used for drones can be easily interrupted by other WiFi networks or radio transmissions in a given area. You've probably already experienced this when your phone's GPS puts you two blocks away from your actual location due to a signal reflection, or when your car radio suddenly switches over to another station and then back again as you're traveling, or when your WiFi keeps defaulting to a network you haven't selected- these same signal interruptions can happen with distances between drones and their controllers.
If you're in an open field in the country, you will have less interruptions than if you're in a densely populated area, but a wedding generally has a higher percentage of people with their cell phones emitting or collecting a WiFi and GPS signal, along with wireless microphone and or lighting systems which can interrupt radio frequencies causing inconsistent drone operator's control of their device.
When the drone loses signal, they can act erratically, which could potentially cause a crash on a wedding cake or on grandma. Even though they are fairly light aircrafts, when a forced landing occurs from a certain elevation, the blades become spinning weapons that can slice whatever they come into contact with. Unfortunately Enrique Iglesias learned about drone blades in a very public and painful way. Of course that's a fairly dramatic example, but it's better to know the potential dangers than to ignore them, especially when you have invited guests who haven't signed liability waivers to attend your event.
2. Aerial Object Interference = Crash Hazards
Drones are not really created with "extra" propellors that will kick in when one fails. In order to achieve the stability needed, they need all blades to be fully operational at all times. If any single blade is interrupted by whatever random item a child can throw, tree can drop, or bird can carry, the drone can crash instantly without any ability to control the landing speed, location, or direction in which the blades hit the object below.
The absolute worst example I've seen of this was someone trying to operate a drone over a dance floor where people had foam fingers they were putting in the air as the DJ was pressing the music to get everyone to jump higher and higher. No way would I ever do that. Perhaps you heard about the incident with a woman getting knocked out by a drone flying during a parade? Not only is it just begging for a liability issue and endangering the guests below the drone, but the photo and video coverage won't be any different than what you can achieve by just sticking a GoPro camera on a mono pod!
Some drone uses are just excessive and irresponsible for the actual footage that is even possible in a given environment. It really needs to be considered if there are safer ways to get desired shots in environments that involve crowds of people. It's been done safely for years with cranes, lifts, and stands that can balance and control cameras which produce much higher quality images than the ones flying on most drones. Just because someone has drone availability, doesn't mean it's the most appropriate tool for the job.
3. Usage Limitations = Is It Really Worth It?
Most people who have never flown a drone fail to understand how limited the flight time is and what areas are actually legal to operate a drone in. Currently, one of the best photo drones on the market can only fly for about 20 minutes while capturing continuous footage. This makes it an interesting use for random bits of unique footage, which can only be captured by drone, but it's not realistic to think that a drone is going to be capable of capturing an entire wedding ceremony, or an entire wedding day without interruption or increased hazards and complications.
If the additional cost of a drone only ends up adding 2 minutes of final edited video to your final wedding coverage or only 2 special images to your wedding album, is it worth it? Is the final result worth the hazards, the insurance, the potential FAA violations? I'm just not convinced it's worth it, even if the coverage is free experimental coverage by a friend.
For a special portrait session, in which the only hazard is the drone falling into the ocean and being irreversibly damaged or recovered in order to achieve an impossible shot by all other measures? Maybe it's truly worth it in a spectacular location. But if that drone is potentially flying over people you love and care about? Not worth it in my opinion. Whatever you end up deciding for your wedding, make sure you've consulted the FAA Authorization Site for Unmanned Aircraft Systems to confirm you're hiring an authorized commercial drone operator in order to ensure the highest quality experience and safety measures are being considered.
Now that I've given you a disclaimer, here's a sample of what most people's first few drone flights end up looking like before they have sufficient experience controlling a drone... some wins and a lot of fails until people figure out how to watch the drone location and the image capture simultaneously. Remember that people have paid hundreds for these drones, and they aren't intentionally choosing these results...
Before I was a photographer, I just couldn't wrap my head around why I looked SO different in other people's photos than I thought I looked like in real life. I felt like no matter who took photos of me, it was never the same person in the photo than who I was used to seeing in the mirror or in selfies! If you feel this way, you're absolutely right, but it's because you actually never get to see yourself as the world sees you until you look at a photograph.
You aren't crazy, or abnormal to think you don't look like yourself in photos, but there are three important factors that can make your portrait look more or less familiar to you:
1. The Mirror Effect
Any time you look in a mirror, you're actually seeing your identical "evil" twin who fools you into thinking this is what you look like to everyone else. This person is who you have come to think is your image, but it's actually a reversed image of what everyone else sees. That mole is not actually on the right side of your face as it appears in the mirror, it's on the left side. Your larger eye is not actually the left eye you see in the mirror, it's the right eye (and yes, almost everyone has a larger or smaller eye). Since many forward-facing "selfie" cameras mimic this mirrored effect, you're always seeing your mirrored twin, rather than the person that everyone else sees when they look at you. A photograph reflects back your actual self, as others really see you, with a few other variables to consider, as mentioned below. You notice all of the differences because they are new to your eye versus the image your brain has imprinted as what you look like.
2. The Lens Effect
The human eye is equivalent to a roughly 45mm lens on a full-frame DSLR. This means that your portrait will often appear different if the lens used to photograph you is wider than 40mm or tighter than 50mm on a full frame DSLR. Many portrait and headshot photographers use lenses in the 70-200mm range that end up compressing the relationship between the tip of your nose and the back of your head, which can often reduce any facial features that may feel exaggerated when looking at yourself in the mirror with your 45mm lens eyeballs. However, if a photographer uses something as wide as a 24mm lens for a portrait, it will often exaggerate any features and distances between them on the canvas of a face. If possible, ask your photographer to use a few different lens focal lengths to help you decide which version of your face looks best to you in print. A photographer also has the ability to see your face at a higher or lower perspective than you usually do, so when that is combined with a lens choice, it can affect which features are more or less prominent in the 2-Dimensional photo.
3. The Lighting Effect
Most of us view ourselves in overhead lighting, whether it's in the bathroom with the lights centered above our face, in a general indoor setting where there are skylights or overhead lights, or outside where we have sunlight almost always at an angle higher than our physical maximum height in relation to the horizon of the earth. All of this means that when we see an unusual lighting pattern on our face other than what is natural and familiar to us, it highlights features of our face that we aren't used to seeing highlighted, or creates shadows that don't seem flattering because we haven't adjusted to their appearance over the many years we've come to accept the naturally occurring shadows on our face. This is why a dramatic or creative portrait may be more flattering to the overall concept of the image, rather than what an individual might find flattering for their own personal use or interpretation. A skilled photographer can use light to enhance or minimize certain features of your face, but you most definitely pay more for someone with that level of technical expertise and experience, versus someone who hasn't yet figured out how to manipulate light to your best benefit.
I hope this helps you understand why it is that you appear to look different in photos every single time you see them. It's not you.. it's your brain that has been trained to see you in a certain way almost your entire life... and it's been seeing you differently than everyone else sees you all along!
After I moved to New York city and switched my focus from Wedding & Portrait Photography to Architecture & Interior Photography, I decided to capture and save the reviews that wedding clients had left for me in a place where I would always have them no matter what happened to the companies that captured the reviews.
The first set of reviews are from WeddingWire.com, an independent wedding planning website where clients could leave reviews about their vendors. The second set of verified reviews are from Pictage.com, which was a Photography Proofing & Workflow company for professional photographers that verified clients based on images that photographers had uploaded and delivered to clients. I can also personally verify that these are all real clients and that their reviews and ratings are exactly as the clients left them....
Reviews on WeddingWire
Catherine
4 Reviews
08/17/2013
4.8
I hate being in front of the camera, and I was dreading wasting an hour of my wedding taking awkwardly staged wedding photos while my friends and family were cocktailing and dancing. Anne was the most relaxed, easy going and encouraging photographer we could have asked for. She was patient, caught lots of great candids, and the obligatory wedding party photos were a breeze (and a quick one at that). Our preview was ready 24 hours after the event, and all of our pictures went online quite quickly. We received our gorgeous leather album before our wedding anniversary, and the planning was stress free. I highly recommend Anne, especially for the camera shy bride.
I can't say enough about how happy I am to have found Anne Ruthmann to photograph my wedding day. My engagement and wedding photos were beyond my expectations. She is not only an incredibly talented photographer, but she is an absolute joy to work with. Anne was able to capture the excitement, humor and emotion of our wedding day, and managed to photograph some of the best moments during both our ceremony and reception without us even noticing that she was there. At the same time, she was able to corral my family for a family photo, which was no small feat. I recommend Anne Ruthmann without reservation. Book her early in your planning process - you won’t be disappointed.
I worked with Ann for a boudoir shoot I was doing as a gift to my boyfriend. At first I was so nervous to do a shoot like this but Ann made me feel completely comfortable throughout the entire experience.
Ann was amazing to work with through the entire process. It was awesome to be able to work with Ann during the process of selecting my favorite shots. She made the experience truly personal and incredibly memorable .
It was incredibly awesome to be able to work with Ann during the process of selecting my favorite shots. Ann made the experience truly personal and I could not be happier with the photos I chose!
Ann is a true professional, an amazing photographer and a wonderful person!
Thank you Ann for making me feel so beautiful! :)
Services Used: Photography
blushingbride
5 Reviews
2+ years ago
5.0
Anne is amazing. We absolutely love all of our engagement and wedding photos. Photography was a priority for our wedding, and although it was a bit expensive, it was definitely worth every penny. Anne did a fabulous job of capturing all the big and little moments on our wedding day. She was so easy to work with and gave us exactly the mix of shots and styles that we wanted. Highly recommended!
i cant say enough about anne, not only is she fabulous to work with, but her images are truly amazing and i know we will continue to love them through out the years. we feel so lucky to have had her capture our day and highly recommend her!
Anne is an amazing photographer. My engagement and wedding photos were beyond my expectations. She caught the best moments without me even noticing that she was there. In addition to beautiful photos, Anne was great to work with. She put me and my husband at ease on such a hectic day. I highly recommend her for someone who wants their photos artistic, relaxed, and beautiful.
Anne did a wonderful job taking quality pictures. She was really booked therefore it took some time to receive the pictures. As it took some time to receive the pictures she offered us a discount on a photo album. Overall we were pleased with the outcome.
Anne is a wonderful photographer and a great person to work with. She captured our day beautifully and pays attention to the details. There were several photos of moments that I was not even aware of that she managed to get pictures of which really added a special surprise to getting the photos. In addition, I love the candid photos, which turned out great, but didn't require interruption throughout the day. She really takes the extra time needed with your photos after the event to get them just right, which made it worth the wait. I think that her price has increased since our wedding, but its just because everyone has taken notice to how great she is (she's won several awards) and she is worth every penny. Additionally, she is harder to book because everyone wants her....call early.
Anne is a great photographer! She loves her work and it shows.
Anne always goes the extra mile to make her clients happy and gives you that personal attention not may vendors do.
Anne is incredibly talented and personable. I researched many, many photographers before we hired her, because the photography was most important to me. Even though she hadn't done many weddings at that point, her talent and professionalism were evident, and with her personality and reasonable prices, she was the obvious choice. I'm so glad we went with Anne. (I know her prices have gone up since our wedding, but she's worth every penny!)
Anne Ruthmann Photography was absolutely wonderful!!! If you are searching for candid, creative, breathtaking images of your special day, Anne is definitely the photographer for you! We were very blessed to stumble upon her information online.. and the fact that she was available was AWESOME!
Anne is not only an incredibly talented photographer with a truly artistic eye capable of capturing emotion, she was a dream to work with. Dealing with Anne usually felt more like talking to a friend than a wedding vendor. Considering that we hired her due to our originally-chosen photographer exhibiting some extremely unprofessional, untrustworthy behaviour just a month before our wedding day and Anne had just 4 weeks to prepare, she was beyond amazing as far as flexibility and budget.
Best of all, though, are the results - we love our wedding pictures and are so glad Anne was our photographer! It really must have been divine intervention. The images are lovely, often exquisite, very personal and intimate. She captured the big moments, the small touches, and the funny things we had no idea were going on. One cannot do better than to choose Anne Ruthmann as their photographer.
As a photographer myself, my wife and I couldn't have been happier Anne's service. If we had to do the wedding all over again, we may have changed a few things, but not the photography! Thank you Anne!
Services Used: Photography
Verified Client Reviews
Jimmy Lang & Thomas Simers
3/7/13 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
My boyfriend and I were blessed to have Anne take pictures of us celebrating our engagement! Anne was not just interested in the photographs, but our story, which she caught in her pictures. She was a joy to work with and the our session with her was more than just a photo shoot, it was a special memory.
Samantha Ruemker & Jamie Beck
1/12/12 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
She was so nice and listened to all our ideas and what we wanted and come our wedding day she was so helpful (even showing the groom how to put his corsage on!) and had such wonderful ideas. Our pictures came out amazing. I have so many favorites! She captures some amazing moments and memories. I am so glad we chose Anne!
Union Studio Yoga
4/1/11 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
I would highly recommend Anne Ruthmann. Anne is an extremely warm and dynamic person with amazing experience and creativity to share in her work. She listens to you as a client, provides her own feedback and ideas and then executes her skills as a photographer based on your conversations. I know Anne listened to what we were looking for and really thought through our photo shoot with the highest integrity in mind to that vision. I love Anne's very approachable personality that adapts to people and situations, allowing there to be a wonderful ease to the whole process of working with her. She has an excellent dedication to quality and love for capturing life in her images. Say a big YES to working with Anne!
Erica Comstock & Spaulding Bisbee
9/15/10 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne is amazing, plain and simple!
Mary Conant & Fredric Cantor
6/10/10 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Very pleased with Anne's work for our wedding. She was easy to work with. She worked with us to give us the kind of pictures we were looking for. As an amateur photographer myself I can be a tough critic, but I was very pleased with the subjects, angles, backgrounds and apertures that she chose. Her pictures even made us look like great dancers!
Heather DePersis & Dan Pugatch
4/12/10 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne is seriously the best, she is so thoughtful and provides the most intimate photographs with her awesome personal flair. I've never worked with someone whose gone so far out of their way to make my life better (and not charge extra!) She is such a sweetheart and worth millions and millions for her love for her clients and how she makes their love shine in her photos.
Maya Chaphalkar & Clint Shoemaker
11/13/09 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Our wedding was perfect and Anne Ruthmann was a big part of making it so. Our pictures turned out so wonderful, I feel like we had the best wedding photographer in the world. Clint & Maya Shoemaker
Maya Chaphalkar & Clint Shoemaker
11/13/09 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne was so great to work with, friendly, fun and positive. We enjoyed her so much. Her photos are amazing and I'm really glad we chose her for our wedding. I feel like we have the best wedding photos possible! Thanks Anne!
Megan Borgo & Andrew Perry
10/28/08 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne Ruthmann was fantastic! I love my wedding pictures. She captured everything and more with a beautiful and unique style.
Jackie Brenner & Chuck O'Connor
10/22/08 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne Ruthmann has an incredible eye for catching shots at the height of emotional exchanges. It was also important to us that she was good at catching action since dance was a big part of our party.
Mary Gibson & Matthew Dougherty
10/21/08 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne did an amazing job capturing all aspects of the day so that we have great photos to remember our wedding by. They were creative and beautiful and I'm so happy we were able to have her there!
Megan Plumb & Jason Doddridge
10/21/08 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
YES! pick anne! my wedding day was captured in images just like memories in my mind, and Anne captured them all. beautiful, timeless, artistic are all words i would use to describe Anne's work, not to mention that she was a blast on my wedding day! i really can't count the gasps i've received as compliments on my wedding photographs. she is truly a pleasure to work with.
Courtney Long & Nick McCammon
10/21/08 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Not only is Anne an amazing photographer, but she has an amazing spirit and is so fun to work with!
Sarah Rice & Alex Fine
7/23/08 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne did a great job photographing our engagement and wedding photos. She's very approachable and accomodating to the customers needs. Eveyone who sees our wedding or engagment pictures think they're amazing and wants to know who photographed them! I highly recommend Anne, you will not be disapointed with her quality or commitment to her art. We will treasure her photos of our special day for the rest of our lives.
Krista Bommarito & Matthew Zuckero
7/18/08 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
awesome!
Holly Popour & Sam Orlando
1/7/08 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne's work was like no other photographer I had found. Her attention to detail and natural eye for a great shot are qualities that stand out. Everyone loves our pictures, and even better, so do we!
Lauren Zuber & Brian Stolz
1/7/08 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
We would be happy to recommend Anne Ruthmann & currently do so - our pictures turned out great!
Melania Popa & Alex Popovici
1/7/08 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
She's Fantastic!!
Marlena & Nathaniel
11/9/07 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne rocks! She is up for everything and anything and totally fun, inspiring, and cool.
Kimberly Wilson & Peter Cantillon
9/27/07 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
very talented
Chantel McEldowney & Paul Dawson
5/23/07 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne was wonderful to work with. Her photojournalistic style really captured those special moments that occurred throughout the entire day and allows us to actually feel and relive the memories. She is creative and artistic, our pictures were our own and were not just cookie cutter or routine.
Bobbi Jo Reynolds & Daniel James Spahr
5/23/07 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne was wonderful, both professionally and personally. We love our pictures.
Jessica Fisher & Ben Zeckel
5/22/07 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Nicole Van Scoy & Garfield Davis
12/5/06 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne has an amazing eye for unique and stunning photos. Her talent has given us pictures that we would not have dreamt of having, true pieces of moments that will not be forgotten. I would recommend her to anyone who is not afraid of something a little different. If you want to stand and be posed for each photo than she may not be your person, but if casual, real life moments is what you are trying to capture...I haven't seen anyone better!
Tracy Cesaro & Jeffrey Derringer
12/3/06 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne is just wonderful to work with. I think very highly of her as an artist and photographer. We had our engagement session and now have pictures that will be treasured forever. She has a delightful personality and is a truly talented photographer. Simply stated, Anne has an eye for beauty. Her photos evoke feelings that will bring a smile to your face or a tear to your eye. She doesn't miss a beat and seems to capture those little moments that are endearing to our hearts. Sometimes I think we don't even realize the subtle gestures that Anne recognizes. She is able freeze a moment in time for us to share and enjoy. Anne showcases our memories in our own personal love story that we created. I was very happy to have found such an amazing photographer that I can trust. We are very excited to work with Anne for one of the most important days in our lives.
Katie Hammond & Matt Wood
11/28/06 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne is incredibly professional and her pictures are brilliant. Her pictures are genuine, artistic, and gorgeous, and I feel as though they capture the true essence of the moment.
Danielle R. Nokielski & Brian M. Smith
10/4/06 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Our wedding was in June 2006 and our photos turned out wonderful! Anne captured so many things we never even knew happened; she was always on the move (I don't even think she ate dinner, she wanted to capture every moment possible). Normally, most people don't pay attention to the photographer at a wedding but, we received a ton of compliments from our friends and family at the end of the reception on how many wonderful moments she captured. She has an amazing eye for detail and brings out the true colors of the couple in every photo. ANNE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! One more thing, she is not only a wonderful photographer but, a wonderful person as well. She has the most wonderful outlook on life and is truely an amazing person. THANKS ANNE!! GREAT JOB!!
Kim Bonenfant & Rene Arnal
7/3/06 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
For any bride looking for a photographer who is not only a great photograher but who is also great fun to be around you have to look into anne ruthman. She is amazing at what she does. She truely captures moments in the most beautiful way. I promise you will love her. sincerely from one bride to another
Elizabeth Barr & Troy Kuzma
7/3/06 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne has been WONDERFUL to work with!! She is very talented, professional, and dedicated, but she also is down to earth and friendly, which makes you very comfortable to be around her. We haven't even hit the wedding date yet, but the engagement session was awesome!! She spent a lot of time and took many pictures that turned out beautifully. Anyone would be lucky to have her for their photographer for their wedding!!
Jennifer Chinoski & Charles Poljanac
6/29/06 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne Ruthmann is a fabulous photographer... young, fresh, wonderful personality and so extremely creative! I wasn't sure that i'd be able to find a personable photographer that was as creative and passionate as she, that would meet and exceed our expectations. My husband and I are so glad that I stumbled upon the website that connected us with Anne. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for creative, beautiful, huge WOW factor photos to cherish forever. Jen and Chuck Poljanac
Sally Berri & Rodney Pratt
4/3/06 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne was fantastic, her work was top notch, and I was very pleased with her attention to our wedding. I would and do recommend her to anyone looking for a terrific photographer with an excellent disposition.
Joy Dunn & Brian Mygal
3/13/06 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Heather Potts & Michael Cram
1/18/06 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne did a great job capturing our wedding through photos. We had a problem with our first photographer and she was able to step in with just a couple of months notice. The pictures looked amazing. I also liked the fact that she kept in contact with us to make sure that we didn't need anything and that everything was going smooth through the planning process. I would definitely recommend Anne to anyone.
Gwen Gregory & Chad McLauchlin
1/7/06 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Tiffany Okopny & Jeffrey Humes
1/3/06 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Sara Mroz & Thad Higgins
12/8/05 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
She was great!!
Tanya Aguilar & Matthew McClure
10/17/05 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Katie Carroll & Rick Smith
10/10/05 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Ann is an amazing photographer! She really knows how to listen to what you want and make it happen. She makes everyone look good and feel comfortable. She is worth ten times what she charges.
Alison Drummond & Daniel Girard
9/12/05 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne did such an amazing job on our wedding photos. She captured everything that I wanted, and more! As the bride & groom, there are so many moments that you miss or forget because you are so busy that day. Now those special moments are captured for us forever. I can never thank Anne enough for memorializing our wedding day as she did.
Jennie Wieckowski & Alan O'Connor
8/18/05 - This client said "Yes - I would recommend this studio."
Anne was awesome. She was so fun to work with and her artistic photography was just what we wanted. Our pictures really tell the story of our day and who we are.
Reviews for Anne Ruthmann Photography
Anne did an outstanding job. The photos looked fantastic. She was very professional and took the extra time needed to capture the best light for the photos (not an easy task since it was mostly of highrise buildings). I would highly recommend her for your architecture photography needs.
Anne is a real pro. She was prompt, professional and had all the right equipment for the job. She understands light and color and produced a100 plus magazine quality photos in 4 days. I highly recommend her and will be using her again.
Anne did an amazing job photographing interiors for my portfolio and website! She was meticulous in her shooting and really produced fantastic photos. She is professional and super friendly. It was wonderful working with her. Freda
