Approach the subject and meander it wholly.

Auckland Harbour Bridge

An evening of reflection, where symmetry met the sunset and grey become colourful. I am endlessly drawn to the lines and textures of the built environment.
Pohutakawa

Christmas Pohutakawa at it’s prime. Contrasted with a blossoming shipping container. Nature never ceases to outrank. I revel in capturing Kiwiana whenever the opportunity arises.
Family Shoots on Location

I pride myself in bringing people together and putting clients at ease. Family is everything.
Beach Dog

A blessing of a boy, tormenting seagulls in his happy place. Dog photography is where my heart is. They. Just. Are.
Auckland Harbour

Surrounded by cerulean ocean and glass, amongst the Auckland cityscape. Where structure meets the harbour, and the people. This dichotomy always leaves me in awe.
Wise Old Owl

Furrows of thought, weathered and wise. My late Uncle.
Silo Park, Auckland

An afternoon of wonder with my children, where chlorophyll pops from stoic silos and the harsh lines of a summer storm.
Abstract Wonder

Seeing an array of alien tenticles in Rotorua Redwoods makes for a day of pure wonder… Did you ever see anything quite so magical?
Band Press Kits

Head Lock Grave. Auckland band. Gritty, dark and proud. The spontaneity of the band’s energy made for an awesome reel.
Tui in Blue

Stunning creature. Especially still, and in silhouette.
Hidden

Off the Piha beaten track… hidden and deliciously colourful.
Texture in Form

Kokowhai. Rotorua. Vibrant, geothermal wonder.

unearthing the abstract

from the ordinary

Ruth captures the intersection of urban landscapes and natural elements, exploring the dialogue between human-made structures and organic forms.

Her photography highlights the contrasts between the rigidity of the built world and the subtle persistence of nature, often represented by a single bloom breaking through the monotony.

Drawing inspiration from Georgia O’Keeffe’s observation that “to see takes time,” Ruth invites her audience to slow down and observe. She transforms everyday scenes—a weathered wall, graffitied concrete, or the shadows of an aging building—into compelling compositions.

Portraits of humanity also makes for great storytelling. As a curious soul for observing the unique, Ruth has the versatility to discern the lived experiences of people and portray this in a single shot—to conjure empathy, inspiration or simply, complete awe.

Her work challenges viewers to uncover beauty in the overlooked and to examine how texture, color, and line converge to blur the boundaries between the ordinary and the abstract.