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Welcome! The happily married duo behind it all, we are Rudy & Lina of Rudy Valentino Photo + Cinema founded in 2011. Rudy has always had a fascination in art and creativity. His story telling through the lens reveals his true passion for photography. As family and friends might say, he is a very laid back photographer who enjoys making people laugh and learning new things. Lina found her love for photography through her husband Rudy. Her attraction to the hobby became a profession as she always enjoyed watching him do what he loves most. She enjoys meeting new people and learning to see the life of others through her devotion for photography. Making others feel complacent and happy has always been her number one goal. Together they realized that they have discovered their calling; documenting the love of all who seek their services. Blessed to photograph two souls committed to the promise of forever, their passion for life and photography help to tell the story of your adventure. Your special day will always be approached with an artistic eye. We capture stunning portraits, the little details that make your wedding "yours" and the candid moments that you want to be able to share with generations to come. Memories are fragile and precious. Your first kiss, walking down the aisle, and the first dance - It only happens once and yet they resonate and reach beyond our lifetimes. They overflow into the next generation. Your stories are worthy to be documented. Rudy and Lina love connecting with people who are excited to share their story and who trust them with it. Your story is worthy of being told by anyone; but Rudy and Lina would be honored to share it.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Trash The Dress
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Custom Graphics
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Trash The Dress
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Save the Date

Reviews of Rudy Valentino Photo + Cinema

Kim
Kim Sent on 09/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Photography Team You Want To Hire!

From the very beginning of our wedding planning, we knew that finding the right photographers was one of the most important decisions. We met Rudy and Lina a year before the wedding and instantly connected with their warm, genuine personalities. After working with Rudy and Lina of Valentino Weddings, we can confidently say that their level of expertise, creativity, and professionalism was top tier.

From the moment they arrived, they made us feel so comfortable and at ease. They guided us every step of the way, making sure we got the perfect shots while still letting us enjoy the special moments of our day. Their direction was seamless.

Looking through our wedding photos, they captured a blend of candid shots and naturally posed moments perfectly. If you're looking for photographers who will not only capture stunning, high-quality images but will also guide you through your special day with care and precision, we cannot recommend Valentino Weddings enough. We are beyond thrilled with our footage and loved working with them!
A &
A & Sent on 06/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, Unforgettable Photos & Experience!

Working with Rudy & Lina was as easy as it was beautiful. The time and effort utilized to ensure we received the photos we desired as well as maintaining our look and personalities showed in each photo. Their personalities were a great addition to our wedding day and made us feel as though they were part of our family. I highly recommend working with them for your wedding or personal photos!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 01/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dynamic Husband and Wife Duo

Rudy and Lina set the tone of warmth, fun, energy, and ease for our wedding. They are such a great duo that makes you feel right at home from the minute they meet you. Their pictures are absolutely incredible, and we are overwhelmed with the amount of stunners that they edited for us. You will not regret hiring them. The service that they provide is unmatched for the price that they charge. We feel very lucky that we found these two. Not only did they produce unique pictures (both wide and normal angle lens) that we were able to gift for the holidays, but they also made our wedding day so relaxed and enjoyable. Thank you for all of your care, Rudy and Lina, and we know that you will continue to be an amazing success!
J
Jennifer Sent on 11/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely THE Best

Amazing experience with Rudy & Lina. They are true artists and take the time to get to know you, understand your vision and execute your day without a hitch. Their personalities are comforting and feel like you have known them a lifetime. It is important to have photographers who can capture your most vulnerable and intimate moments without feeling pressured or out of place. we cannot recommend them enough.
Eugenio
Eugenio Sent on 07/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Jaw-Dropping Pictures, Amazing Power Couple

It's difficult to convey into words how amazing, talented, attentive, hard-working, fun, and overall fantastic Rudy and Lina are! From the first time we met with Lina to talk through packages and other information about who they are, Lina instantly felt like a friend we had not talked to in a long time and clicked. My wife and I felt this was important because we had never had someone take professional photos of us, and wanted to be with a team we felt comfortable with. Once we met Rudy, we felt the same way, and knew that we had to hire them to be a part of our big day.

We went with a package that included an engagement shoot, and the day of, not only did both of them direct us really well to capture stunning photos, but also helped us feel at ease, as we started off a bit nervous being in front of the camera. They like to crack a few jokes throughout and be their outgoing selves, which speaks greatly of how outgoing they are personally, but also of how important it is to them that their couples engage with them and truly have everyone work together as a team to produce these pictures. Needless to say, the engagement pictures came out awesome, and had plenty of people we showed feel the same way!

Due to COVID-19, my wife and I had to reschedule a couple of times, and Rudy and Lina were extremely flexible, and offered everything they could to still be a part of our day, even when it seemed like it might not happen. Luckily for us, they both were available for the last reschedule, and the weeks and days leading to the wedding, Lina was encouraging and very professional in terms of getting all the details and timeline down.

The day of, they both arrived early and ready to go. They showed our bridal party the same attention and care that they showed us, and easily blended in to the group. Everyone had nothing but positive things to say about them, including how cool, fun, and easygoing they were throughout the day. The entire time, Lina made sure all the small details were taken care of, and helped keep everything going smoothly, which we greatly appreciated, as that was going above and beyond what a photographer does normally. We got a chance to see previews of some of the shots being taken that day, and even looking at them from the small screen of the camera, we could tell they are going to be awesome memories for us! Rudy even put his body on the line for one picture where I was being launched into the air and caught by my groomsmen, and the perspective of the shot was from ground facing up at my face. Crazy, but amazing stuff, and it was his idea!

Our wedding would not have been the same without Rudy and Lina, plan and simple. They are a truly an amazing duo that we are grateful to have met and have a part of our day. The memories that they helped capture and the way they did it is unforgettable, and I cannot wait to relive the day through their lense. We cannot wait to work with them again in the future, and highly recommend them!
Irina
Irina Sent on 04/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Rudy Valentino - one of the most unique photographers !!!!!

Rudy Valentino has an amazing talent to capture the most emotional details that will turn into precious moments one can keep and appreciate for years and years. I had the opportunity to meet Rudy and his wife, Lina at Stan Mansion. We worked together for several events and I can only say that these people are amazing and so sweet. Rudy Valentino is one of the most recommended photographer at Stan Mansion and for a good reason.
If you are looking for a unique photographer that is going to read your mind and reflect all your feelings through pictures - you have to book Rudy Valentino!
Nancy
Nancy Sent on 11/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome experience great dou.

We used Rudy and Lina for our Wedding last October. Wonderful Job, Great to work with, and a lot of value for their asking price. Very happy with our decision to go with them.
Gloria
Gloria Sent on 10/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best part of my wedding

Lina and Rudy are absolutely amazing. We had them shoot our engagement, rehearsal dinner, wedding as well as trash the dress. In addition to providing amazing pictures and videos they take care of you every step of the way in any way the can. They are passionate about their job and really care about you. We recommend them without a doubt.
Molly
Molly Sent on 09/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Hi, yes, book them!

Booking Lina and Rudy was a no-brainer. They are worth every penny (and then some). We first met them at Stan Mansion's open house and after talking with them for 30 seconds, Lina was already offering to have a night-in with my mom to help put things together for the wedding. My husband was adamant about hiring a husband/wife team for photography and I am so happy we went that route. A couple weeks before while we were planning where to take pics and such, we caught glimpse of a video they did for another couple. Needless to say, we booked video that night too.

We suggested taking our pics in the cemetery to really enhance our Tim Burton theme. Lina was game from the second I called her. Not only was she 8 months pregnant fluffing my gown, she was making sure everything was absolutely perfect. We ended up riding around on the trolley a bit longer than expected (sorry Rudy!!) but thankfully there was so much fun footage they used to make the video an amazing reflection of our group. The videographers were so much fun to work with and the video turned out absolutely gorgeous. We felt like we were in a music video, it was so much fun. Nothing felt forced, awkward, or unnatural. We were fortunate enough to find a couple we vibed with and it's safe to say they helped make our big day amazing, memorable, fun, and worry-free. The entire team goes above and beyond to make sure it really is the best day. You can't buy experience at weddings but Rudy and Lina can most definitely capture it.
A
Abby Sent on 04/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Rudy and Lina were absolutely amazing! We did both our engagement pictures and wedding pictures with them and could not be happier with the results! They made us feel very comfortable and natural. They were complete pros who went above and beyond to keep us stress free and on our timeline for the entire day. Lina even lent me her coat to cover my hair when it started raining! Rudy has such an amazing eye and captured so many wonderful pictures. During the reception, they got beautiful candid pictures while blending in. They made the whole process and the wedding easier for us! We are so happy with everything Rudy and Lina did!
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Rudy Valentino Photo + Cinema frequently asked questions

Rudy Valentino Photo + Cinema includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Trash The Dress
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Rudy Valentino Photo + Cinema includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Custom Graphics
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Rudy Valentino Photo + Cinema offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Rudy Valentino Photo + Cinema offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Rudy Valentino Photo + Cinema offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
Rudy Valentino Photo + Cinema is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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