Welcome to the world Andrew!
Welcome Andrew!
At just 3 weeks old Andrew and his family visited my portrait studio. We had a wonderful time capturing the joy that he has brought to his family, his big brother was so excited! Of course, Andrew snoozed away!
I created beautiful images and designed a Keepsake Album for his family to enjoy.
We are planning for Andrew's next visit, when he is making eye contact and cooing sounds. We might even include a pumpkin in the portraits, Halloween will be on the way!
View Arts-RUTH CLEGG: UNDER & OVER—ADIRONDACK POND LIFE July 23 - October 16, 2016
I am very pleased to have a show at View Arts in Old Forge, NY. The work is beautifully presented and was hung by Cory Card of View Arts. The show is a mix of Dye Sublimation photographs printed by Blazing Editions in East Greenwich, Rhode Island and etching, linocuts and watercolors. Framing was done by Crestar also of East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Images are descriptions of the pond life of Clear Pond located in South Colton, New York. You can visit the show at View Arts until October 16th. If you wish to purchase a piece, please contact Cory at View Arts. Prices are listed in the title of the work in the Gallery.
Working with missing members of your Family Portrait
What do you do when you organize a Family Portrait and part of the group can't show up? Don't stress or change the date, it is possible to add them to your image.
First establish your date, clothing and location. These decisions need to be duplicated for the missing family members. It is important to try to create the same lighting, although in this portrait the second session had sun in the background which created more retouching difficulties but it all worked out!
Next, make sure that they have the same experience. I try for "fun". The mood has to be the same if you are going to blend all of the images into one image.
This part is the most important, create trust with your client that it will be beautiful when completed. I usually invite the client to view my work at different stages so that they can feel involved. It does take longer than a traditional one time family portrait session. There also is an additional cost. The value of having everyone in the same portrait is worth it. A timeless remembrance, priceless!
Portrait Planning for 2016
Family at home
Mother, daughter and puppy in their living room at home.
This slide show can be helpful when you are planning to have a portrait taken of your children and entire family together. Watch for location and clothing ideas including what season is best for your portrait. It might even be appropriate to use the studio instead of outdoors, weather will not effect the outcome! If you would like to discuss ideas, a date or have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
www.ruthabclegg.com
401-885-4065 studio
Planet Tales Greeting Cards
Planet Tales Greeting Cards
Thirty one beautiful images on 5x5 greeting cards. Cards are printed on heavy stock and come with white envelopes. Send your greetings out on lovely cards and create Unforgettable Moments. You can find them in our Art Gallery section on the homepage www.ruthabclegg.com
Pond Life
Wonders of Nature
Adirondack Views
Beach Views
So excited to introduce these fabulous greeting cards for your personal use. What a beautiful way to correspond with friends and family. You can order as little as 4 each and mix and match or up to 20 each. Four themed groups have also been designed: Adirondack Views, Beach Views, Pond life and Wonders of Nature. I am looking forward to helping you send your personal messages!