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This trip will live in my memory as one of the best of all time. I was lucky enough to be asked to shoot a dear friend’s wedding from high school in Phuket so Benny and I made a trip out of it! Below is everything we did for the stretch we got to spend […]

March 6, 2024

Thailand Vacation | Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Phuket Travel | Thai Honeymoon Itinerary

Ever wanted to get married by Elvis? James Kruk has you covered! These ladies were treated to a west coast, old Hollywood elopement, Vegas-style. After vows in the courtyard, they danced all night as Elvis serenaded them before cutting the cake and running round their hotel celebrating. No heartbreak hotel here! Vendors Shot for The […]

January 2, 2024

Elvis Wedding | Retro California Elopement | LGBTQIA Wedding Photos 

About an hour north of Santa Barbara is a little town called Santa Ynez. It’s a mix of classic Southern California mixed with remnants of an old western town reminiscent of the Gold Rush. Small general stores inhabit the same one light streets as CBD shops all with a quaint feel of wineries and a […]

January 2, 2024

Santa Ynez Wedding | California Anti-Bride Wedding | Vibey Cali Elopement 

Oh man, oh man I loved 2023. The crazy backlog of 2020 finally set itself right and I felt like a normal human with a fun job. This year, I personally captured 38 weddings and my team documented 8. I traveled within the states to North Carolina, California (twice), Florida for Hybrid, New York for […]

December 31, 2023

A Year in Review | Kir Tuben Wedding Photographer 2023 | Personal Post

Just wrapped on our 11th retreat to date in Ireland! I always say I’m speechless after these events, but my god am I left totally speechless after this one! I am continuously blown away by the beauty we have been able to create across the world with some of the top suppliers in the industry […]

December 30, 2023

Castle Leslie Ireland Wedding | Private Castle Wedding | AMV Retreats 

Absolutely enamored with this chilly autumn wedding in Ireland. A private castle for you and your guests? What could be more magic? I know, add a horse! Castle Leslie hosts a few on property to ride off into the sunset with. If you’re looking for perfect Irish Fall wedding inspo, look no further! Vendors Venue […]

December 30, 2023

Castle Leslie Ireland Wedding | Irish Castle Wedding | AMV Retreats

Anna and Rohan wanted a springtime DC engagement session and OH MAN did nature deliver! Our first stop was the Washington National Cathedral before heading to this magnolia paradise. I know everyone loved cherry blossoms but I think the magnolia saucers show better in photos! What do you think??

December 30, 2023

Magnolia Engagement Session | DC Springtime Engagement Session | National Cathedral Engagement | Anna and Rohan 

Izzy and Brian had one of my favorite sessions of 2023….. hard to beat when a couple brings their ADORABLE DOG!! We wandered around Meridian Hill Park before heading over to Union Station for more classic DC architecture engagement inspiration. Counting the minutes until their wedding next year! Until then, here are my favorite snaps […]

December 30, 2023

Meridian Hill Park Engagement Session | Malcoln X Park DC Engagement | Izzy and Brian

Morgan wanted a lovely garden engagement session in Northern Virginia and Oatlands was the perfect backdrop setting. The summertime glow of the vast property was peak bucolic vibes. We started by the manor and worked our way down to the sunken garden seeing bunnies and florals along the way. Here are my favorites from their […]

December 30, 2023

Oatlands Engagement Session | Virginia Historic Oatlands Garden Engagement | Virginia Engagement Photography 

A few months ago, two girlfriends asked me to brunch to get my opinion on an idea they had. They wanted to host a planner summit that offered education on tented weddings since it was such a big undertaking. They would of course want photos of some sort and maybe a little soirée. This nameless […]

December 29, 2023

Colorful Glenstone Gardens Wedding | Middleburg Garden Wedding | Virginia Outdoor Wedding | House of Pearl