MegRuth Photography Blog by Megan Ruth Stay

Fall Festival

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:42:00 +0000

Our new community hosts some fun events during the year. We got to the fall festival a little late but were able to get balloon animals and free pumpkins! I was blown away by the balloon guy Dr. Balloonatic. He did some amazing things. Hire him for your next party, you won't be disappointed.

We had a blast with Heidi, Dan and Little Austin!

Murder at Chez Stay

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:39:00 +0000

Sir Luke and I hosted a murder mystery Halloween housewarming party. We had it the night before Halloween so everyone could go trick-or-treating with their kiddos and get a break.

We had a photo-booth for mug shots, loads of food, homemade personal pizza and of course murder! Our murder mystery kit was by "How To Host A Murder" The Chicago Caper. Only slightly confusing to start because we'd never done one before but in the end everyone got into it and had a ton of fun.

Rocky AKA "Ernie" & Courtney AKA "Torchy" (Can you believe Rocky isn't into this kind of thing? I was blown away when I opened the door)

Dan AKA "Ascot" & Heidi AKA "Silky"

Brandon AKA "Billy" & Janae AKA "Scoop"

Nikki AKA "Gogo" & Cody AKA "Socks" (Everyone kept thinking Brandon was "Socks" due to his chosen uniform, ha!)

Chelsea AKA "Molly" & Oliver AKA "S. Harrow" (Do you want to mess with Harrow? I don't!)

Sir Luke AKA "Baby Face" & Me AKA "Greeta"

The kit only came with eight characters so I made up four more for Sir Luke (Baby Face Smelson), Nikki (Gogo Chanel), Dan (Ascot Fitzgerald) and me (Greeta Gobo). We made sure to have bottled IBC root beer and a little Lemon Perrier. Tasty. We inherited some neon letter from a temp job I did back in May. Sir Luke's been trying to rig them to light up but it turns out there is a lot of crazy stuff involved so we had to opt for another method. We called our speakeasy The Crooked Easel.

Hardcore ladies!

The boys, the boys!

Yes, Sir Luke parted his hair.

Cute preggers Nikki!

This is probably my favorite shot of the night. All those cloche hats made me swoon.

Oliver is a lawyer in the real world so I thought casting him as the DA was fitting. He pulled it off effortlessly. I'm pretty sure the whole thing went over well due to his awesomeness.

MAIYA: Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:32:00 +0000

Hello friends!

My wonderful friend and awesome photographer and blogger, Capree, is hosting a giveaway for one lucky winner.

Guess what you win.

A free session and disc from MegRuth Photography! Hooray! There are MANY ways to enter and multiple ways to do it so get crackin'!

The details of the giveaway are on her blog so head on over and CHECK IT OUT!

Be sure to subscribe to Capree's blog, My Adventure Is Your Advantage (MAIYA). She posts about great modern finds from sweet wallpaper (her post was recently featured on the famed NOTCOT) and decor all the way to doggie dishes!

Advent

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:05:00 +0000

This is what I'm working on right now.

I promise it's not actually backwards, that's just iPhotobooth for you.

Don't worry I'm not forgetting about the headboard. Real photos tomorrow, I promise.

How To: DIY Pendant Lights

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:42:00 +0000

NOTICE: The video is working again!

Moving into a new house is expensive, not just because we bought it but because of all the stuff we have to get for it. I'd been pining for a few pendant lamps for a while but with a budget of almost nothing and needing three lights, a $200/light purchase was not going to work.

I found a sweet light idea in Do It Yourself Magazine by Better Homes and Gardens. My mom forked over her Mason Ball Jars in blue and Sir Luke and I got to work.

Watch the How To: Video to learn how to make your own and install them! Just a reminder Sir Luke is an electrician so please hire one if you want to do the second half of the tutorial.

HOW TO: DIY Pendant Lights from megruth on Vimeo.

Kiersten & Andrew: Married!

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:28:00 +0000

I first met Kiersten six or seven years ago, she's Britta's younger sister. She is a crazy awesome soccer player turned nurse. Yep, she's rad. Also, she is tanner on her least tan day then all the tanning I could ever do combined. She's a babe.

I met Andrew at Libby and Russel's wedding a couple months ago and knew they were the perfect match. Such a fun couple. It was a pleasure to be there for their wedding day!

Want to book your wedding with, super fun, me? I would LOVE it! You can view the entire event here.

Homer Family

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:14:00 +0000

Tianna and I used to work in the dungeon of the Harold B. Lee Library at BYU. The dark, windowless room made us all nutty, I'm certain. Tianna and her husband, BJ, just had their first baby, Kessa, four months ago. While we were in UT we got the chance to photograph Kessa and her family.

They were a blast! You can view the entire event here.

Shupe Family

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:58:00 +0000

Shawn and Nichole used to live here in Vegas but recently abandoned us for a more lush desert, Utah. Although we were super sad to see them go it was great to visit them in their new home, plus we got to do their family photos in a corn field.

Their son, Dillon, wasn't super into it in the beginning but after a game of peek-a-boo from behind the camera and a tickle fight he was ready to go!

Thanks for the fun times Shawn and Nichole! You can view the entire event here.

Promo

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:45:00 +0000

Sometimes a good promo photo can make a big difference on your website. Plus, they're really fun to do.

Here's a few I did for Britta after the boys headed back home after their red chair shoot.

Want to have your own promo shoot? Let me know! View the whole event here.

The Bruderers

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:27:00 +0000

Last year I did a shoot for the Bruderers to kick off my business. A lot has changed in just twelve months. Ben wasn't digging the cold weather but he still looks adorable, plus his parents are hot.

So say hello to the Bruderers 2009!

You can view all the out-takes here.

Britta Anne Photography

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:01:00 +0000

Britta and I have know each other for seven years...(wow, that's weird to think we started college together seven years ago). She and I worked together throughout our photo classes and have continued to work together over the years.

I asked Britta to photograph Sir Luke and me for his parents Christmas gift this year. We gave them prints of all their kids last Christmas but ours wasn't updated so...here we are!

It was fun since we never did an actual engagement shoot. I had taken this Polaroid just an hour before Sir Luke proposed and we never took another one.

Thanks Beastie!

Coming to UT in October!

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:17:00 +0000

Hello dedicated readers of MegRuth Photography blog. As you can tell I've been slightly neglectful of this blog. But I promise I have a good reason. We're moving!

We got the keys to our new house last night and we're moving boxes today and tomorrow. Wish Sir Luke good luck.

Anyway the point of this post is to say we'll be in UT October 6, 7 & 8 and would LOVE to schedule a family photo session with you!

Shoot me an email (meganruthstay (@) gmail (dot) com) or give me a call (702) 714-0634 to reserve your session time before they run out!

1955

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:52:00 +0000

This is my dad (center) at a dance circa 1955. Wasn't he handsome?

The photographer, Lloyd Huff actually embossed his name into the corner of the photo. Crazy.

Reid Family

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:41:00 +0000

Caroline is my brother-in-laws sister. I have always been jealous of her red hair and now I can be jealous of her sweet new baby Hope. Clayton and Caroline stopped by my house on an adventure to Las Vegas. She was brimming with baby Hope at eight months pregnant, and I thought she might burst on my couch!

They are such a sweet family and we had such a good time down in Malibu for their family portraits. It was Labor Day weekend so we had to dodge a few beach goers and two other photo shoots (one featuring Lucite stiletto heels, a tent and a shirtless photographer with a cheap camera...awesome). I think we made out ok though, don't you think?

Thanks for letting me capture your beautiful family Caroline and Clayton! Congrats to you both again!

You can view the entire event here.

Zobrist Girls

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:02:00 +0000

I had so much fun spending the evening with these cute girls. Annalise is the youngest and turned three on the fourth of September. Her mom wanted to commemorate the occasion with some birthday photos.

I love capturing children in their own environment. She couldn't get enough of showing me around her room and all her favorite things.

You can view the entire event here.

House Phase IV

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:11:00 +0000

The speed of the house has been unreal. We try to visit almost every week but even then we still miss progression.

We snuck in a little piece of Stay in the property. Fun huh? I'm glad we showed up before the driveway dried!

It says STAY '09. Oh an don't worry, those dead trees in the front yard are now growing new leaves.

Nichol Grandkids!

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:57:00 +0000

My family is blended. So when discussing who these photos are for it gets a little confusing. These are my nephews and niece. You've probably seen them before and will see them again. My sister, Kathy, called to let me know her mother (Kathy and I have the same father) wanted some photos of her grandchildren. While I have some thirteen nieces and nephews on my side of the family there are only three directly related to her.

So, I obliged because who would pass up the chance to roll in the grass and step in dog poo to get photos of these charming faces?

I love them all!

On the Wall

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:52:00 +0000

My friend Phil bought a few of my "Small Town" series photos and he hung the interior of the school house up on his wall!

You can order the same one or others from Instaproofs too and give your walls some ART!

Natellie & Damon: Married

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:22:00 +0000

On August twelfth Natellie and Damon were married in Las Vegas at the Rainbow Gardens. Discovering family in the heat of the valley has been great and being a part of the wedding day was so incredibly fun. Sir Luke's family sure knows how to have fun!

Just check out the awesome day!

Side note: Is Jaelyn not the cutest ever!?

House Phase III

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:04:00 +0000

After last month's crazy mix-up Sir Luke and I have been visiting with a lot more frequency. We have made a few beer can discoveries which are a little disheartening (two of which were stashed in the media panel in the laundry room, weirdos). But all in all everything is progressing nicely.

Here's some of what's happening, BIG changes since the last post.

The left photo is the blue upgraded heat protection we purchased. And we can already tell it's going to make a world of difference in our electricity bills. It's unreal the difference in temperatures from the porch to the entryway. Sir Luke is continually shocked, now that we've seen our AC units, (we opted to upgrase to bigger ones on his suggestion as a former Houstonite) at the thought that people wouldn't opt for larger ones in such a hot place. Apparently these big ones will cool our house down fast, thus not having to work as hard and lasting longer.

When the stucco went up (the top picture on the right) so did the drywall. We had an inspection with our superintendent, Shaun. It just gets more and more exciting as time goes on. I can't wait. The design ideas for the space are spilling out of my noggin in abundance. At first I was totally overwhelmed but now I'm just stoked since these many ideas are coming together finally. HOORAY!

And I'm back...

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:49:00 +0000

I know it's been quite a while friends. Sorry about that. I guess I just got overwhelmed with blogging!

So here's a preview of some of my favorites from all the shoots I did on my blogging hiatus. I'll for sure post more later!

Auntie Chauntie

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:42:00 +0000

My friend Chaunte was a year behind me in the photo program. She is an incredibly talented artist in pretty much every capacity. She's from Vegas too! Someday when she comes for a visit I'm hoping to catch her and go on an adventure.

Anyway, the point is she started doing portraits of her friends that sent her pictures of themselves. Being the narcissist that I am I sent her one too.

Beautiful photograph by Jessica

turned into beautiful drawing by Chaunte.

I'm lucky to know so many gifted people.

A Lovely Chat

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:16:00 +0000

While sickly I had the lovely pleasure of video chatting with Amy Lee and her stud Warren G ("I don't feel I need to explain my art to you Warren.") Thankfully, I had showered that day so I wasn't looking too grotesque. I tell you, the flu will take it out of you. Now I'm just fighting a cold. I lost my voice over the weekend and thoroughly alarmed my mother by how terrible I sounded. Soon I know I'll be right as rain.

Thanks for the chat Amy! I miss you!

Watercolor

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:20:00 +0000

Last weekend while Sir Luke was out of town I decided I wanted to water color. I've never really tried to do anything like this but I think it worked out okay.

Just goes to show, you never know til you try! What do you think?

Fun times

noreply@blogger.com (MegRuth) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:39:00 +0000

I was supposed to be going to UT today. Instead I have the flu...fun times...

I'll be back with a real post tomorrow!