Carmen Rubio Photography

Nataliya & Vahram-Cavo Lounge in Astoria NY

2011-11-19T21:59:00.001-08:00

Details Details Details!! That's what Nataliya & Vahram's wedding was FULL of! This was an intimate celebration with only very close family and friends invited. Nataliya & Vahram are a young couple with old world taste/style...and I LOVE IT!! One of the highlights was a 15 year old bottle of Armenian Cognac which I was informed was considered the best in the former Soviet Union....CHEERS!!!

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Eleni & Elias-Brooklyn NY

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Recently I've been fortunate to photograph many Greek weddings. What always stands out to me (aside from the families generosity...who by the way always wanna feed us, LOL, & besides the great food, the awesome music, and the beautiful ladies......(and gentlemen) Is the LOVE of FAMILY! As crazy as the house might get with the 30 nieces, nephews, godchildren, aunts, uncles, grandparents, koumbara/koumbaro etc running around!!!....its always worth it to get to see, feel and document SO MUCH love from everyone! Family is what its all about!!

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Julia & Michael E-shoot

2011-11-17T21:13:00.001-08:00

Julia & Michael have it all under control! They did such a great job in planning their engagement shoot, including attire, timing of shoot, & arranging for Winnie to meet us in the park. I love the colors from this shoot and how nicely the light changed. BRAVO JULIA & MICHAEL!! Can't wait for the wedding!!!

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I try......

2011-11-15T14:48:00.000-08:00

I try very hard to not get the same "wedding pictures", "baby pictures", etc...I try to either capture my subject's personality or use THEIR environment to say something about them......

Emiliano Jacob (my new boyfriend : )

2011-11-15T14:33:00.001-08:00

This beautiful guy was such a pleasure to meet and photograph!! He was such a gentleman to wait for mommy to pick him up off the lovely bed before he started peeing, LOL!!! AND BOY DID HE HAVE TO GO!!! I hope we'll be seeing each other soon....he's so dreamy.... I think he was flirting with me in this first pic : )

Krista & Nelson (and Gino) E-shoot

2011-08-05T15:01:00.001-07:00

I love engagement shoots! Krista and Nelson (and Gino) were such a pleasure to hang out with. Krista liked the idea of shooting at sunset, so we made it happen! Steven came along cause he happen to be available that night, and it's a good thing cause he helped a lot with lighting. Thanks Steven : ) I'm really happy with these pics. We were able to capture the different light from the sun going down and I feel we also captured the fun, sporty personalities of Krista & Nelson. After the beach we headed back to the house where I got to meet THE BEAUTIFUL GINO! OMG!! This guy (dog) is ADORABLE!!! Krista has him trained VERY well....hmmmmmm (inside joke)...LOL!! I kinda wanted to keep hanging out with them longer, but I didn't wanna over stay my welcome : )

I know we don't all have to become "friends", but it's nice when you leave feeling like, "I like them" or "I can see myself hanging out with them"......

Oh, and thanks again for the gourmet sweet potato dog fries, but my pooches didn't like them either! LOL!! You're probably right, dogs don't like crinkle cuts!!

SEE YOU SOON!!!!

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Tia & Keith

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Tia and Keith....basically....BEAUTIFUL couple, BEAUTIFUL family : )

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"GIVING BACK"-Wedding Giveaway 2012!!!

2011-06-15T07:57:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited to announce our "GIVING BACK"- Wedding Giveaway!!! One deserving couple who does good in their community, in their work, or the WORLD, etc. will be chosen to receive wedding services valued at approximately $12,000 (and possibly still growing)!!! This year we've teamed up with 7 different vendors who were so generous and happy to participate!!!

These vendors include:

Cloud Nove Events (wedding planning)

Mittermax Video (videography)

Kalijo Works Inc. (invitations)

Mia Farah Beautique (make-up)

Sweet Melissa's Cakes (wedding cake)

Afresh Approach (gourmet chocolate favors)

Carmen Rubio Photography : )

Please see the link below for complete details on how to enter, deadlines and updated news!

And keep reading below for the story of how all this came about : )

http://givingback2012.blogspot.com/

I strongly believe that doing good is contagious : )

My sister is a social worker who helps people EVERY DAY with the work she does. I try to attend and help out at her events whenever possible and always feel good after I do. This is when the first ideas started brewing......

Then.....something else happened. I took my mother to the hospital (routine visit) and I got lost on the way to the bathroom. I ended up in the children's hospital. I was touched in so many ways.... Saddened to see so many very sick children, but so happy to see many smiling, positive nurses/doctors walking around, goofing off, giving "good energy".

I give so much credit to people like my sister, nurses, doctors, teachers (and many others).........people who face serious challenges at work every day but STILL keep doing the good work they do because THEY ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

I LOVE my work, it's happy, it's a celebration, it's beautiful, it's loving....I LOVE MY WORK!! This is my way of giving back! Last year I did this on my own and gave away a photography package to a deserving couple. This year our giveaway has grown SO much (contagious : ) and I could only imagine what next year will bring!!!

I want to thank everyone involved and especially thank Regina from Cloud Nove Events who really took control and made this happen........cause that's what you do so well : )

If you're a vendor who would like to jump on board, there's still time! You can e-mail me at:

info@carmenrubio.com.

Gissette & Richard

2011-06-01T22:38:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun with Gissette and Richard!! I'm lucky that Gissette loves photos and that Richard loves Gissette! (and she loves him too : )

Check out Gissette's shoes!! WOW! That's what I call a strong, serious, stylish woman! EVEN ON COBBLESTONE!!!

....and Richard....thank you for being patient and open minded....even when I asked Gissette to pose with the construction workers : )

You're both wonderful people (but I already knew that). Can't wait for the wedding and can't wait to meet Tucker!!

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Baby Tommy : )

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Deborah Das

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Jeany Starr

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New Boudoir

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Margarita

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Pin Up Inspired...Tauny

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Pin Up Inspired...Alison

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Maria and George: Brooklyn NY

2011-04-02T17:09:00.001-07:00

I may be biased, but what I really love about Maria and George's wedding pictures is that they convey humor, beauty, style, personality, and A LOT OF LOVE!

Maria and George are all about Mikey (their son), family, and having FUN!!....Oh, and about "BROOKLYN... BROOKLYN"!!! LOL!!!

Luv you guys!!!

***make sure to scroll all the way to the bottom and to "older posts" to view all Maria and George's pics.....including more portraits and my favorite, "Greek Dancing" pics : )

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Jackie & Frank...and Javier-The Swan Club, NY

2011-03-10T07:45:00.001-08:00

I've always wanted to photograph a whole wedding in BLACK AND WHITE!!! Well, this wasn't it! LOL!! The B&W here is in "post", but these were my favorites and I liked them like this : )

It was easy to "connect" with Jackie, Frank and Javier. As I told her when we first met, they kinda reminded me of myself (10 years ago) when I got married……

It was very important to Jackie and Frank to include Javier in much of the wedding day & even in the the planning.

Our first meeting was in the studio………we talked, we planned out the day, Javier worked out the numbers (he's a great in math), and within the hour the contract was completed!! It was meant to be!

These are my favorite shots because I feel they really convey the beauty, love and emotions of the day. I left the last shot in color, for Javier, he LOVED dessert!!!!

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TOMMY BOY!!!

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WHAT A FACE!!!

Raluca, George and a minivan soon??!!!

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Diana Lens

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Playing around with a Diana lens on a (very old) digital camera...It was so much fun! Playing is good, never forget to play....

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Christening

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One of my favorite pics!

Marisa and Louis: Jericho Terrace-New York

2011-02-24T23:24:00.001-08:00

How does the saying go?? When life hands you lemons add tequila???

WOW, WHAT A DAY!!!

For starters, Hurricane Earl was hitting New York that day!!! I gotta admit I was a little nervous about that, but NOT Marisa!!

Also, a couple of days before the wedding there was a park change/cancellation……..with a little location scouting and a lot of trust from Marisa and Louis, we managed to keep everything local and still (I think) capture a fun, urban, edgy environment!

Contrary to what many believe, photographing weddings is NOT always easy! There are MANY factors that can make our work challenging…..bad weather, lack of time, lost limos, guest's with cameras……(LOL) etc……

Our job as wedding photographers is to capture what we can, and create what we dare…..AND do this all without "controlling" too much of the bride and groom's special day!

I wouldn't have been able to do this if it wasn't for the help of my team that day- Steven, Sarah, and Patrick, AND of course the trust and support of Marisa and Louis!

I think these pictures came out great because they really capture the personalities of Marisa and Louis, and THAT'S what our job is REALLY about!!

**there are a lot of pics...make sure to scroll down to "older posts"......last pic is a message to "Hurricane Earl" from Marisa : )

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BEAUTIFUL BABY ISAAC

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SUCH a pleasure to meet this BEAUTIFUL little guy!! Jessica and Omar are so blessed and they know it! You guys are FABULOUS...inside and out!

BEAUTIFUL BABY ISAAC II

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BEAUTIFUL BABY ISAAC III

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January 2011 TEST-Chris and Andrani

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January 2011 TEST-Tara

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Engagement Dinner

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Thank you Sarah for doing such a great job! These are my fav's : )

Engagement Dinner

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Evelyn & Wade- Westbury New York

2010-10-18T21:23:00.000-07:00

"Bad Gal" Evelyn IS NOT! (but I thought the mascara was so cute)...

From the first day I met Evelyn I knew she was special. She is such a pleasure to be around because she's a genuinely happy, kind, grateful, loving person.

There was so much love between Evelyn and Wade's families, the energy was amazing!

Evelyn's father was SO proud, I don't think he stopped smiling all day!

Much credit goes to Evelyn, Wade, the bridal party and the families for being such troopers for pics at Old Westbury Gardens where it was SO UNCOMFORTABLY HOT!

Wade, you're a very lucky man....but in talking to Evelyn, I've learned she's just as lucky.....and the beauty is that she knows it and cherishes every minute of it : )

Evelyn & Wade II

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Evelyn & Wade III

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Evelyn & Wade V

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Yelena & Tito: Miranda Restaurant-Brooklyn New York

2010-09-14T20:45:00.000-07:00

Yelena and Tito!! What a WONDERFUL day!! Steven and I enjoyed every second of this wedding. The people were great, the locations were great, and the food was AMAZING!

It's always such a pleasure to work with genuinely kind people.... Top that off with CREATIVE people and the day is PERFECT!! Yelena and Tito decided to have a very "Yelena and Tito" wedding. This meant intimate, traditional AND non-traditional, fun, spontaneous, BROOKLYN wedding with GREAT FOOD (since cooking is their hobby). The ceremony was held in The Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Transfiguration (gorgeous)...then we proceeded to walk around the neighborhood for pics. And finally we headed to "Miranda Restaurant" for the reception. Music was provided by an awesome band called "Los Mas Valientes" who I hope to see again soon since I'm on their mailing list now : )

Did I mention the food was great??!!!

Yelena and Tito, thank you for all your kindness. It's very much appreciated : )

And thank you for giving me the freedom (and trust) of shooting "whatever I see and feel at the moment"...(your words, I believe). I think we got a fabulous job......thanks to our fabulous clients!!

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Brittany's Maternity

2010-09-07T23:28:00.001-07:00

It was wonderful to photograph Brittany and Kenny's wedding back in 2008, but it's even better to see then NOW.....even happier, more in love, and anxiously awaiting the arrival of their first baby!! These are some of my favorites from our shoot.....but my ULTIMATE favorites are: "barefoot and pregnant", "baby shadow" and "peace"....

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Nikki & Brendan l-"Peninsula Hotel" NYC

2010-08-25T12:59:00.000-07:00

Nikki and Brendan (from Ireland) were engaged in NY and decided to get married here in the Big Apple! They had an intimate and very exciting "New York" wedding with just the closest of family and friends. The ceremony was held in Central Park, and later went to Times Square for some pictures. I got the feeling from meeting Nikki and Brendan that they like to live life "in the moment"....... and enjoy every minute of it : )

Nikki, you looked absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! And I LOVED your accessories which complimented your gorgeous dress: hair clip, brooch, and THOSE SHOES!!! And Brendan, that suit??? Sooooo sharp!! I love it!!

Everyone had a blast at this wedding, even our photographers: Steven Garib Jr. and Sarah Shmuel!! Nikki and Brendan requested very "photojournalistic style" pics....

Steven and Sarah, you guys did an AMAZING job!! ( and Nikki and Brendan couldn't stop saying wonderful things about you two and your beautiful work )!!!

(and as always.....it helps to have great clients : )

Thanks to all of you!!

Nikki & Brendan ll-"Peninsula Hotel" NYC

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