My name is Lindsey Ruth and I’m a surrealist portrait photographer based in Los Angeles. I’m also a content creator with focuses on educational content about lighting, editing, and all things photography.

Throughout the years I had all kinds of photo jobs without anything fully clicking, but eventually found my style during the 2020 quarantine right when I started experimenting with photography- I had a white backdrop and no budget, but lots of Photoshop experience from a product photography job I’d been at for years which led my work in a more experimental direction.

The first video I ever had go viral was a non traditional engagement shoot I did. After a few months of making content and exploring more experimental photography, I made the leap to quit my job and move to Los Angeles to pursue it full time.

I’m passionate about studying art throughout history and seeing how I can bring elements from historical movements into my own work, from gothic renaissance paintings to 1920’s art deco glamour.I have the most fun combining different aesthetics, pulling bits and pieces from an array of things that inspire me, to create photos that each have their own unique world.

There have definitely been moments where I’ve felt completely stumped and unable to come up with any ideas that excite me, but creativity is a muscle- the more you use it the more you have. To deal with burnout I like to think of activities that feel nourishing to my inner artist like visiting museums, going on walks without my phone, or driving out to somewhere beautiful. Anything that gets the thoughts flowing and helps my mind feel more present.

One of the things I am most proud of is being able to support myself through my art and content for 5 years now. A more recent milestone I’m proud of is the past 6 months I’ve been teaching workshops about photography and lighting around the country. It brings me so much joy to create community and to see people’s excitement about photography in person.

My advice to anyone starting out would be to just start doing it! Even if you don’t feel prepared or if the result won’t be perfect, there is nothing more important than getting out there and actually doing it. The only way to improve is by experimentation and practice. There is no right or wrong and as long as you like it, it’s okay. Photography is meant to be enjoyed, so get out there and enjoy it!