Welcome to Taken by Raven! 

A one of a kind experience awaits you! 

My name is Claudia Ruiz (Also known as Raven), and I am the photographer at Taken by Raven, a small business company based in Somerset NJ.

I specialize in painterly / fine art style Quinceañera and Sweet 16 portrait photography.

In Childhood, I would spend hours looking at family photo albums with my Grandma and this helped me appreciate and love photography, and enhanced my love of storytelling through photos. ​

With the help and support of my husband and children, as well as family and friends, I decided to take the leap into professional photography. It has been a fascinating 8 year journey!

I strive to combine the delicate look of a quinceanera mixed with fine art textures for a classy look that will stand the test of time, give all my clients an amazing experience, and capture the true essence of their beauty.

It is my great pleasure to uncover your beauty and soul. I love to capture your smiles, your interactions and present them to you with our finest prints, luxurious albums, and high quality digital photos. Most of all, I love to provide you with an extraordinary and fun experience.  

 Your experience will start with a meeting at my studio. Our first meeting is important because it will help us get our ideas together and to make your vision into a reality. It is also very important for us to meet a few times before your event, this way we can get to know each other and you will feel comfortable with me and my team on the day of your session/event. 

Whether it’s a small event, Quinceanera/ Sweet 16 or Wedding, or a photo session, I have the skills and experience to capture life's fleeting moments and make them your most precious memories.

I am booking for the upcoming season now. Prices are subject to change,get in touch with us today to schedule a free consultation.


A professional photographer wearing black clothing and glasses poses with their camera against a brown background.

Magazine Features and Awards

Rapunzel themed quinceanera photo session
Golden circular decorative photography award emblem on black background.
Rapunzel themed quinceanera photo session
Gold circular Focus Portrait Awards medal badge on black background.
Ornate golden circular medallion with decorative pattern and text on black background.
Teen Culture magazine cover featuring a model in a dramatic red gown against a dark atmospheric background.
Dramatic golden steampunk-inspired gown with corset detail and justice scales in vintage portrait setting.
Fine Arts Magazine cover with an artistic portrait and gold metallic design elements.
Fashion magazine cover featuring fantastical butterfly and crown elements in dark tones.
Artistic portrait with red feathers and dark romantic styling titled Featherly Princess.
Artistic fashion photo of Victorian-style dress with scales of justice and sepia tones.
Romantic pink ballgown featured in 'Quinceañera in Paris' magazine cover spread.
Lavender tulle ballgown displayed in romantic floral setting for Mishka Fashion Magazine.
Elegant purple ballgown with floral accessories adorns the spring edition of Q magazine.
Sparkling pink quinceañera dress with crystal tiara featured on Q magazine cover.
Creative beauty portrait of two models wearing ornate masks and dramatic makeup.
Pink ball gown with floral details graces the cover of Q magazine featuring 'Divine Dust' fashion collection.