I recently created two photograph digital paintings that mean a lot to me. I took the first picture as a teenager; I noticed the bond between the two little ones. I loved how the older brother watched over his little sister. It was over 30 years ago. I learned this past week, that the little … Continue reading Therapeutic Immortalizing
Author: MelindaRuby
Holiday Train with Dad
My father and I were able to snag a ticket on the Holiday Train when a time slot opened for last weekend. I am not sure what it is about steam trains. I remember my mother would get very excited to see a train, especially a steam train. I remember her expression of watching excitedly … Continue reading Holiday Train with Dad
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Mia and the Forest
A couple of months ago, I had the honor of photographing Mia at McIver State Park. She is amazingly creative and designs and sews her own costumes. She has a business Seams and Things. She is also a Former Jr. Animation Technical Director at LAIKA https://bymiamay.com/?fbclid=IwAR1d5FPPC_pooK1EJMjTrx48-iG67blmS2rEMaOCBXFYx6QC6vaErgB0aCk
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Autumn Walks
Autumn walks in Oregon. Photography
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Dia de Los Muertos
A lovely guest in my humble basement studio for Dia del Los Muertos seeking a portrait for her mother. She is a mother, herself of five children. I think it is great she took the time to do some self care and thoughtfulness. She inspired me to want to try to take some self portraits … Continue reading Dia de Los Muertos
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Calf Painting
This summer I am participating in an art group centered on the theme of Growing Food called How We Grow Our Food. I have been feeling inspired by barns and cows lately; so I thought of a dairy theme for my photo painting. It was a lot of work and I learned a lot through … Continue reading Calf Painting
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Senior Portrait Session
There is something really special about photographing senior pictures especially those with whom I have known their whole life. This is my nephew. He has done a lot in his eighteen years. He made the bridge you see in the pictures. He bikes, he loves his pets. He is an active daring, very intelligent man … Continue reading Senior Portrait Session
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Infrared at Dalles Mtn. Ranch and Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens (April 2021)
Every once in a while I take out my infrared camera: Full spectrum converted Nikon d3200 with IR 720nm filter. I do not do it often enough, but when I do, I feel like I take it just a little bit further than I had before in how I understand how light works and how … Continue reading Infrared at Dalles Mtn. Ranch and Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens (April 2021)
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Making Progress: Photoshop Painting
A couple of months ago I started taking a Photoshop Painting Course called Beyond the Brushes. It is a lot of fun and a wonderful challenge. Using a Wacom art pen, and Wacom Tablet, I have learned more control and options with photography. In high school and college I painted with oils. I wasn't really … Continue reading Making Progress: Photoshop Painting
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Family/Maternity Session 2020
I love photographing families, maternity, children; and this sweet family has a lot of love for each other with a wonderful side of playful fun.
