Mike Ruiz

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Mike Ruiz, the celebrity photographer you know and the man you don't

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
January 25th, 2013

Mike Ruiz seems to be everywhere these days: Playing judge on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and Tyra Banks’ “America’s Next Top Model,” shooting celebrity photographs, or starring in a reality-TV show on Logo.

Ruiz comes across as a cuddly muscle bear, with scruffy good looks, a smoldering smile that would win over any critics, and a heart of gold. He gives back to the LGBT community that adores him, and his philanthropic work is extensive.

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VIDEO: Behind the scenes at Betty White photo shoot with Mike Ruiz

SDGLN Staff
May 31st, 2012

LOS ANGELES -- The Lifeline Program is releasing behind-the-scenes video footage on YouTube of the company’s recent photo shoot with entertainment icon Betty White.

Photos as captured by the eye of celebrity photographer Mike Ruiz will soon be seen in Lifeline print and electronic advertising as well as online promotions. White posed with one of her favorite four-legged friends, a golden retriever named Cooper along with a number of fun and interesting props including a putting green, a floating bubble chair and a faux lawn mower.

VIDEO: GLAAD's What To Watch on Monday

Megan Townsend - GLAAD's Entertainment Media Fellow
January 30th, 2012

(This post was originally published at GLAAD Blog.)

Tonight catch the season premiere of "RuPaul's Drag Race 4" and new episodes of "Pretty Little Liars," "Days of Our Lives," "Being Human" and "Lost Girl."

8 pm: Pretty Little Liars on ABC Family (1 hr) NEW

Emily has high hopes for her mother's visit to town while Hanna worries her friends are upset about her stance on Caleb.

Celebrity photographer Mike Ruiz to launch "Pretty Masculine" in San Diego on Saturday

SDGLN Staff
December 2nd, 2011

SAN DIEGO – Celebrity photographer, TV personality, former model, actor and director Mike Ruiz will be in town Saturday to continue the launch of his new book, “Pretty Masculine.”

Ruiz, who is well-known for his appearance on Logo’s "The A-List: New York," will sign copies of his book at a special reception at RUFSKIN in North Park, followed by another appearance at Numbers nightclub.

“Pretty Masculine” is a collection of Ruiz’ photography work, featuring “devastatingly beautiful male imagery."

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