Melanie Ruth Photography

Melanie Ruth Photography serves couples throughout New England, including Connecticut, Vermont, Maine, and the Hudson Valley. The photographer approaches weddings with a focus on capturing not just the big moments, but the seconds leading up to them—the connections between couples and their guests that strengthen the emotion shown through each image. By day, Melanie Ruth works as a science teacher for over 100 high school students. Photography began as a passion that evolved into an opportunity to connect with couples and document their stories. The photographer is captivated by the richness and vibrancy of love, approaching each wedding knowing that these images will preserve the couple's story for years to come. Melanie Ruth Photography has been recognized with WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards from 2018 through 2024, as well as The Knot Best of Weddings awards in 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2025, and induction into The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame. Wedding collections start at $7,200 and include options for a second shooter, high-resolution images, and liability insurance. The photographer also offers engagement sessions, albums, and digital files as part of their services.