Lisa Ruffing, CPP 

 

 I am a Castle Rock, CO-based portrait photographer and a proud member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA), the largest nonprofit photography association organized for professional photographers over 150 years ago. I am also a member of Colorado Professional Photographers. I founded 37th Street Photography in 2003 and became a Certified Professional Photographer through PPA in October 2020. The next step is my Master of Photography degree, which I am working to obtain within the next two years.

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I maintain exceptionally high standards for my portraits and boutique-style client experience. I am meticulously detail-oriented in creating beautiful and exciting images and post-production processes to deliver the highest quality finished products.

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Falling in Love with the Study of Light

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When I first began learning to master my photographic skills, I continually heard the phrases see the light and flat lighting. I admit that initially, it just did not click. While viewing beautiful portraiture, I realized there was a remarkable difference in master photography. However, it was difficult for me to see the light or understand why or if a portrait was flat. 

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There was a turning point at which a new world of seeing the light opened up for me, and WOW! Once it sinks in and you see it, you cannot un-see it! I began studying every image in sight, whether in print or on a movie, tv, or computer screen. I was intrigued by trying to figure out the lighting patterns. 

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I am often mesmerized by exceptionally well-lit scenes in movies or television programs. While admiring the quality and direction of light, I confess I occasionally momentarily lose sight of the storyline to enjoy the beautiful imagery and draw inspiration from the lighting techniques.

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Professional and creative lighting allows the portrait artist to depict the illusion of a three-dimensional scene represented in a two-dimensional format making the portrait feel realistic and stand out.

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This love for masterfully lit images inspires me to craft the most exciting and creative imagery that captures many dimensions of every client.

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Request a complimentary consultation and begin your journey to beautiful high quality legacy artwork of yourself or loved ones.