BIO with AWARDS and EXHIBITS
Seth Rubin is an independent photographer based in Washington, DC. Adept at photographing people across the globe, Rubin quickly connects with his subjects to effectually tell their story.
Seth is an experienced international traveler having explored nearly forty countries on six of the seven continents. He revels in the opportunity to immerse himself in a new place, becoming a temporary local to gain a deeper understanding of different cultures. He is also committed to working with international aid organizations documenting critical humanitarian issues.
To complement his travel and editorial work, Rubin documents a select number of weddings each year. Past weddings have led him from five-star Manhattan hotels to the beaches of the Florida Keys and the rolling hills of Tuscany.
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Select client list: National Geographic (Traveler, Channel), RCN Cable, Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), Columbus Travel Group, Sharp Entertainment, White Canvas Group / Grid Me Now, Artists Circle Fine Art, Asia Outdoors, TET Lifestyle Collection, Alchemi Design & Publications, Bus2Alps - a European travel company.
Work has appeared in: National Geographic Traveler, Marie Claire, The Washington Post, Simon & Schuster books, The Four Seasons Magazine, Modern Luxury Brides, Action Asia, East and West Traveller, China Outdoor.
Rubin’s photographs are included in private and corporate collections and he is an enthusiastic speaker at educational institutions.
To license images, purchase fine art prints, or collaborate on your next project, please contact Seth at seth@sethrubinphotography.com or 401-864-0369.
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Awards and exhibits include:
2015
- Photo District News (PDN): TASTE food photography award
2014
- FotoDC: 1st place, Spirit of Funk contest and 2nd place, Spirit of DC contest
- Exposed DC group exhibition, Washington, DC
2013
- The Washington Post: Travel Photo Contest 2013
- Photoville "The Fence" group screening, Brooklyn, NY
- Serbin Communications: Best of Photography Annual
2012
- FotoWeekDC: Grand prize, Instagram "Shoot the Festival" competition
- FotoWeekDC: 3rd place, International Photography Awards, Travel category
- Photo District News (PDN): 1st place, World in Focus, Outdoor Scenes category
- Photo District News (PDN): The Shot sports contest
- Slideluck Potshow, Washington, DC (southeast Asia slideshow)
2011
- "Life.Color.Kenya" solo benefit / exhibition, Washington, DC
- DCist group exhibition, Washington, DC
2010
- National Geographic Traveler / Photo District News (PDN): 1st place, Outdoor Sports category
- Slideluck Potshow DC, Washington, DC (Kenya aid work slideshow)
2009
- Newseum Fotobama group exhibition, Washington, DC
- FotoWeekDC: Fotobama Inauguration Competition
- Serbin Communications: Best of Photography Annual
2008
- National Photo Awards: 1st place, Portrait and Landscape categories
2007
- National Geographic: International Photography Contest