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About
I take commitments very seriously. I have done photography for over 10 years in the Atlanta area for many well known non-profits and event staging organizations and have never failed to keep my end of an agreement. I am retired and do photography in real estate, corporate and family events, personal and family portraits and print scanning and restoration.
I enjoy working with my customers to understand their photographic vision. When we both have a good idea of what is wanted the work proceeds much better and helps me to provide products and services that exceed their desires.
Overview
Hired 168 times
Background checked
1 employee
23 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 11:00 pmMon8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Photoshoot location
Outdoors
Home
Hotel
Photo formats
Digital or online download
Flash drive
Physical proofs and prints
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
Excellent 4.9
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Adrienne F.
Jul 12, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
It was a pleasure to correspond with Kent about the photographs I needed enhanced and enlarged. He provided many options and thoroughly explained prices and the process. The enlarged photographs look wonderful, and I can't wait to frame them. I will definitely recommend Kent to friends and family, and look forward to working with him again.
Details: Editing • Digital • 1-50 • Color • Black and white • No damage • At the pro’s location
Photo Editing, Scanning and Restoration
Deborah K.
Sep 1, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ken Ruby did an excellent job on scanning pictures for a memorial. He did more than I knew needed to be done and did it in a timely manner.
Details: Scanning • Photos (prints) • 1-50 • Color • Black and white • Fading • At the pro’s location
Photo Editing, Scanning and Restoration
Katherine H.
May 14, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
I would have liked to have spent more time on getting the extended family photo. We are all jumbled up and it's hard to see everyone. However in fairness to Kent, it was hard to wrangle 25 people into one photo, it was starting to rain and I told him we'd done enough for the extended family photo. He did a great job with the candid shots and definitely captured the feeling of the event. Kent is a humble man who worked hard and delivered a lot for what he charged. I would use him again and stick to my guns about what I wanted with the folks being photographed.
Details: Birthday party • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download • Under $400
Wedding and Event Photography
Candice C.
Nov 27, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kent was very professional from start to finish. He arrived early to the venue for my grandmother's 80th birthday party and got a lot of good candids and group shots. The pictures turned out great! Recommended!
Wedding and Event Photography
Kristen M.
Dec 7, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
He was on time, did a great job, pleasant. Would hire him again! Thanks so much!!! These photos are un-retouched. There were very few adjustments needed and the pictures really captured the home in the best light possible!
Real Estate and Architectural Photography
Credentials
Background Check
Kent Ruby
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Since personal and family photography and real-estate are newer areas for me to work in, I try to keep my rate at the low end of the request range. I figure that the person has chosen a price range that is consistent with the amount of photo work and product delivery that will be needed. For events with organizations that have budget for photography, I typically start at $150 for the first hour and $75 for each hour afterwards. The rate can also be influenced by the number of photos that I expect to take since editing time is of the rate.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I try to understand the purpose for their photos, where they have in mind to take the pictures and then make suggestions for lighting or location. If we get started and for some reason want to change course, then I will work with them to reschedule or make other adjustments.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am mostly self taught in photography but I have taken a few seminars and been a member of local photo clubs. I have also covered running and cycling events for the same organizations for over 10 years and worked with the local chapters of several national non-profits for the same time period. The logistics and timing necessary to meet the photographic needs of complex events have provided great experience for working with smaller groups and individuals to meet their needs.
