The Pacific Northwest

I had contemplated the move out to California for some time now, but I had no idea it would be this soon. For years, New York was my one great love affair -- something that I had dreamed about ever since I was a little girl. I dreamed of working at a magazine (check), finding love (check), and settling down (pending). I basked in the warm glow of living the life that I had seen on television, until I realized that as much as I was in love with New York, the feeling wasn't exactly mutual.

Ruby LeeOctober 8, 2015 Comments

L'Amour Fou

Ten days, two cars, and countless small towns.

Ruby LeeSeptember 1, 2015france, travel, adventure, southoffrance, europe, wanderlust Comment

Wolf Sanctuary

Birthdays come around once a year, and although it's a reminder of getting older, it's also a chance for us to celebrate the small miracle of being alive.

This year, I chose to do something a little bit different. I came across the Wolf Conservation Center a little while ago when researching activities in New York state. They have overnight programs every weekend during the summer months, where you not only learn about the wolves and their relationship to the environment, but you also get to camp among them for the night.

Ruby LeeJune 30, 2015new york, wolf sanctuary, animals, adventureComment

A Taste of Beirut

A few weeks ago, Passion Stories contacted me to shoot their next story. I was put in touch with a baker that I knew little about, and was asked to snap a few photographs of him in his element. So on May 2, I found myself taking the train down to the Village, and on the corner of Bleecker and Macdougal there was a small shop that boasted authentic Lebanese cuisine. Flatbreads, to be exact.

Light spilled into the store as I pulled open the door. I noticed that the walls, like their oven, were brick. It was a charming little place, filled with the aroma of spices that I didn't quite recognize, but enjoyed nonetheless. The staff greeted me with kind eyes and warm smiles, and directed me to the man I was there to photograph: Ziyed Hermez.

Ruby LeeMay 10, 2015Comment

Christmas Weekend Hike

When people think of New York, they usually think of New York City and its five boroughs. Not many people know that if you venture even one hour outside of Manhattan, there are countless opportunities to be united with mother nature. After living in the city for the past year and a half, I've been lucky enough to know and experience what life is like outside of the concrete jungle.

Ruby LeeDecember 28, 2014hike, outdoors, adventure, new york Comment