Mike Ruiz

New York-based photographer Mike Ruiz is best known for his high-impact, surreal brand of celebrity and fashion photography. He has worked with everyone from Betty White, Dolly Parton and Dennis Hoppe ...Show More

New York-based photographer Mike Ruiz is best known for his high-impact, surreal brand of celebrity and fashion photography. He has worked with everyone from Betty White, Dolly Parton and Dennis Hopper to Lindsay Lohan, The Jonas Brothers and Zac Efron. His work has appeared in countless American and international magazines such as Vanity Fair, Flaunt, Conde Nast Traveler, Interview, Paper, Citizen K, Dazed and Confused, Arena, Italian Elle, Spanish and Brazilian Vogue and was a contributor to Dolce and Gabbana's "Hollywood" book and Iman's "The Beauty of Color" beauty book. Mike made his feature film directorial debut with Rupaul's uproarious comedy "Starrbooty" which was a film festival favorite in 2007. He has also directed several music videos for such artists as Kelly Rowland, Kristine W and Traci Lords, Jody Watley and new pop sensation Shontelle. Mike is a founding partner of Miauhaus Studios, the elite Los Angeles photography complex featuring four full-service photo studios. Hide