Steve Rubin Photography

Steve Rubin Photography I am a fine art art wildlife and nature photographer looking to create images that move people's emotion. http://www.steverubinphotography.com

My philosophy very simply is that I am a boutique, non-studio based photographer that believes in superior customer service, providing the highest quality product at very affordable prices. I believe that people are captured the best in nature. I prefer stepping outside the constraints of a studio to get the best pictures possible in a fun, relaxing environment whether for bridal or family portraits.

06/04/2026

Day 2 reminded us that wildlife photography doesn’t come with guarantees.

You can spend hours searching, waiting, and hoping while nature follows its own schedule.

Day 3 was different.

A bald eagle greeted us as we left the harbor. Then came humpback whales, sea otters, puffins, Steller sea lions, and finally the immense glaciers of Kenai Fjords.

By the end of the day, we had traveled more than 100 miles on the water, and Alaska reminded us exactly why patience matters.

Sometimes the best wildlife encounters aren’t the ones you plan.

They’re the ones you earn.

06/03/2026

Day 2 in Alaska.

This morning we headed into Kenai Fjords National Park with cameras in hand and high hopes. Like most wildlife outings, you never really know what you’re going to get.

To be honest, the whale activity was a little underwhelming. We saw a few, but nothing like the dramatic encounters photographers dream about.

That said, Alaska still found ways to keep things interesting.

Sea lions hauled out on the rocks, sea otters floating nearby, glaciers around every turn, and a mountain goat kid that looked like it had absolutely no concern for gravity.

Not every day in wildlife photography is about the big, headline-making sightings. Sometimes it’s about slowing down, being present, and appreciating whatever nature decides to share. The whales may not have put on the show we were hoping for, but a day spent exploring Kenai Fjords with good people, incredible scenery, and a few memorable wildlife encounters is still a pretty good day in my book.

Photographer friends, what’s the most memorable wildlife encounter you’ve had that wasn’t the one you were hoping for?

06/02/2026

Woke up this morning, and the first order of business was getting my gear ready for the week ahead.

One of the first things I did was completely reconfigure my camera bag from TSA Travel Mode to Field Ready Mode.

If you’re wondering why those are two different things, you’re not alone.

Everything came out, everything got rearranged, and now the gear is ready to go.

Photographer friends: do you reconfigure your camera bag once you arrive?

Tonight I met the rest of the group, went through orientation, and started hearing about the adventures ahead.

The gear is ready. The group is together.

Tomorrow we start chasing wildlife, and I can’t wait to see what Alaska has in store for us.

06/01/2026

The Alaska trip almost ended before it started.

A major delay threw a wrench into the plans. Two re-bookings, a lot of airport walking, and one very long travel day later, I finally found myself headed north again.

A special thanks to a Delta gate agent named Alana, who refused to stop looking for options and ultimately found the solution that saved the trip.

Twenty-four hours later…

I’m finally in Alaska.

Tomorrow the photography adventure begins.

Tonight, there’s a hotel bed with my name on it.

Finally.

05/30/2026

It was a pleasure attending the Artist Reception for *The Wonder of Looking Close* at the Page Walker Arts & History Center.

This exhibition features the work of photographers from the Capital City Camera Club, and I was honored to have my image *Cradled in Curves: A Baby's Warm Embrace* included in the show.

One of the most rewarding parts of any exhibition is watching people pause, look closely, and connect with the images. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared a conversation, and spent time with the artwork.

05/29/2026

People see the photographs, but they don’t always see what goes into them.

Today is about charging batteries, packing gear, and one final check to make sure everything is ready.

Tomorrow I head back to Alaska.

I can’t wait to see what stories nature has waiting this time.

05/17/2026

As parents of children with developmental and intellectual disabilities, one of the biggest questions we face is: what happens as our kids grow up?

Today’s event, sponsored by TLC and hosted at Wake Tech Community College, brought together organizations, resources, and support focused on independence, employment, and community for adults with disabilities and their families.

One thing that stood out to me throughout the day was how quickly everyone adapted when unexpected changes came up. It was a quiet reminder of something this community experiences every day.

I’m grateful I had the opportunity to help document it.

05/06/2026

There’s a moment when a photograph stops being just an image—and starts becoming a finished piece.

This one was recently selected for a juried exhibition at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center in Cary.

Before it ever reaches a wall, this is part of the process.

05/05/2026

Couldn’t pass this one up.

The colors—and the way they lined up in threes.

My granddaughter loves “three little birds”… and now I always hear it when I see this.

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