my Story

As a mom of 8, I get it.

” I get the love and the joy and the tiredness and the craziness. I know all about the spilled apple juice, the wet kisses, the giggles and the meltdowns and how some days can feel like one long run-on sentence. And that’s why my mission is to give you a lifelong gift – a forever memory of the joy and beauty of childhood. Because within all the chaos, that’s what it is.”

MEET Ruchy

Hi, I’m Ruchy (a.k.a Sara, whichever you prefer!), the face and artist behind Picadilly Studios. As a mother and a teacher, I get kids, love kids and kids love right back. Satisfied clients keep saying again and again “I was sure my kids would never behave but she somehow not only had them eating out of her hands but she really was able to capture their true personality! The images are so them!” as well as “I knew that if I am going to Ruchy for a session I didn’t have to be nervous, there was nothing to worry about! She is so calm and so gets the kids, they feel so comfortable around her! Ruchy truly loves kids and the kids love her back. And the parents do too!!”

things i belive in

Ice cream should be eaten half melted. Eating it straight from the freezer is losing out on the experience. Try it. Trust me. Or don’t trust me but try it anyway.

Novels must have a good ending. I know real life’s not like that but hey, that’s why I read fiction. I’d be reading memoirs or documentaries if I wanted reality.

Sleep is overrated. Okay okay, I know, but c’mon, it’s such a waste of good time to spend those blissfully quiet night hours on sleep. Night owls unite!

Let’s Play

word games

Let’s buy

books

Let’s eat

cheesecake

let’s do

anything creative

let’s talk

personalities

let’s move

yoga

let’s not

coffee

let’s go

the beach

These are a few of my favorite things

milk chocolate, blues and greens and teal, escape rooms, interior design, anything medical related, rock climbing walls, the beach, spring, the night sky

Self portrait of luxury Fine art children's portrait photographer and artist Sara Ruchy Oberlander

About Me

I love depth
And creativity
And uniqueness.
Authenticity means a lot to me.
I love strongly
And feel deeply.
I love life, laughter and the occasional sigh.
I notice the details
And savor the moments
And I want to capture it all
So you can keep it forever!

About You

You might be deep, or not.
You might be creative, or not.
You are definitely unique because every person is.
Authenticity might mean a lot to you.
You might love strongly
And feel deeply. Or not.
But no matter who you are, I know you want it all captured
So you can keep it forever!

Silhouette portrait of mother and baby