Napa Valley Engagement Session of Alisa and Adrian

This May I’ll have the great opportunity to photograph the wedding of my friends Alisa and Adrian. We recently got together for their engagement session in Napa. Lucky me, I was allowed to choose some of my favorite Napa locations for the session. This couple’s electric personalities and their impeccable sense of style made for some amazing shots. They surprised me showing up dressed formally for the shoot  in all white with touches of blue. SPECTACULAR is the only word I can think of to describe their choice of attire for the session.Napa_Valley_Engagement_Session_Alexander_Rubin_4

Our day started in the Carneros Region and ended in Napa in the Stags Leap District to Regusci Winery. Moving to different locations allowed me to shoot them in several environments. From beautiful vineyards, to floral fields, and even a rustic winery building from the turn of the century, all of my favorite places served as gorgeous backdrops for this dynamic couple. As you can see Alisa and Adrian love to have fun! They even got down and dirty rolling around in vineyards. Those are some of my favorite photos of this series. I can only imagine how much fun their wedding day will be.

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Carneros Inn Wedding – Jacquie and Mark

Did you see our last blog post about Jacquie and Mark’s rehearsal dinner at Hall Rutherford Winery? You may want to take a peek before reading this post. This is part two of a decadent weekend of wedding celebrations. I had so much in common with this couple, especially our love of world class cuisine and wine! The wedding ceremony and reception were held at The Carneros Inn. The property is a luxury resort with a mix of rustic charm and understated elegance. The wedding was small and intimate with only the closest family and friends. I love this type of wedding because it allows me to spend so much time photographing the couple. Smaller doesn’t mean less details. We had plenty of details to shoot with gorgeous decor from event designer Rion Designs. As you all know, food photography is one of my loves, and Jacquie and Mark chose a delicious menu that included black truffles shaved right on the plate. The only thing I didn’t like about this wedding, was that it had to end.

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Vendor Credits:

Venue: The Carneros Inn | Ceremony Music: Synchronicity Strings | Event/Floral Designer & Rentals: Rion Designs | Officiant: Peadar Dalton, Your Ceremony Matters | Transportation: Pure Luxury Transportation | Beauty: It’s A Date, DeeAnna Reece


Blue Victorian Winery Wedding | Vezer Family Vineyards

Camille & Joey were married at the Blue Victorian Winery in gorgeous Suisun Valley wine country.  Their wedding was passionate and dramatic, and they threw amazing party!  It was such a pleasure to be a part of their wedding.
Congratulations Camille and Joey!

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Stony Hill Vineyard Wedding | Napa Valley, CA

Sarah & Read | Stony Hill Vineyard | Wedding  |  St Helena, CA

G​ood friends and family, superb​ wine and ​delicious​ food and​ a gorgeous location make​ for a perfect wedding​! We had an amazing time photographing Sarah & Read’s wedding at Stony Hill Vineyard in St. Helena, California​. Stony Hill is famous for its delicious and balanced Chardonnay. Stony Hill​ was founded by Fred & Eleanor McCrea who planted the first grape vines on the 160 acre property in 1947. Today, they continue to produce elegant wines suitable for aging. Sarah is the McCrea’s grand-daughter. She represents the third generation of McCrea’s dedicated to continuing the families tradition of producing great wines. The family history of the wedding location made this day even more special. Take a look at their images below. Congratulations Read and Sarah!

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A thank you to all the venders that helped to make this wedding so special!

Wedding Coordinator: Kate Whelan Events

Wedding Venue : Stony Hill Vineyard

Photographer: Rubin Photography

Catering: La Saison Catering

Band: David Thom Band 

DJ: Function 45 

Florist: Flora Grubb Gardens 

Lighting:  BP Productions 

Officiant: Joan Hull


Best of 2013

2013 was an amazing year for Rubin Photography!  We had weddings and photoshoots in 6 different states, across California from Napa to Los Angeles, and in destinations including Maui, Hawaii.  We begin 2014 grateful for all of our incredible clients!   Thank you all for the privilege and honor of capturing some of the most important moments of your lives.  Happy 2014!

2013 was a great year for the commercial photography side of our business as well.  From magazine covers to celebrity shoots,  it was by far our busiest and most successful year!  Perhaps the greatest moment of the year was a shoot for Starbucks Corporate which included a very special guest….Oprah!

 


Gabrielle Vineyard Wedding | Napa California

BRIANNA & JORDAN | WEDDING| GABRIELLE VINEYARD | NAPA, CA

I had an amazing day working with Brianna and Jordan at Gabrielle Vineyard, a private wedding venue in Napa.  Located in the heart of wine country, it made for a beautiful ceremony with its stunning landscapes, fields of lavender and pristine vineyards. Gabrielle Vineyard is truly majestic…and ideal spot for a romantic, yet intimate, California Wedding. Take a look at a few favorites from their wonderful celebration below!

Special thanks to Ashleigh Taylor it was great shooting with you.

 


Carneros Vineyard Engagement Session | Napa California

MIMI & JIMMY | ENGAGEMENT | CARNEROS VINEYARD | NAPA, CA

Check out a few images from Mimi & Jimmy’s gorgeous vineyard engagement session.  We started our shoot in Napa before heading over to Carneros to shoot at a luscious vineyards.  Congratulations Mimi and Jimmy!