journal

Bailey & Andrew are quite the world travelers! They actually got engaged in London and are getting married in New Mexico! What a crazy life these two lead. I got to spend an hour with them at the D.C. Tidal Basin this spring right before the city was virtually shut down for social distancing. We […]

March 31, 2020

Tidal Basin Cherry Blossom Engagement Session | Virginia Wedding Photographer Kir Tuben | Bailey and Andrew

Paige is a beautiful goddess. I am so thrilled I was able to add these images to her portfolio of bridal fashion. Paige is a jack of all trades: model, actress and very kind human being who laughed graciously at all of my jokes during this bridal session. I wanted to capture the California wedding […]

March 26, 2020

Balboa Park Wedding | San Diego Bridal Session | California Wedding Photographer Kir Tuben

Just look at Diana and Aleks! These two are quite the vision. It’s no wonder Diana knows how to pose because she is a wedding photographer herself! I got to know a bit about these two during our day at the Junipero Serra Museum in San Diego, CA. I got great recommendations on taco places […]

March 20, 2020

Junipero Serra Museum Wedding | San Diego Wedding | California Wedding Photographer Kir Tuben

Have you ever considered a non-traditional wedding dress? Maybe a wedding dress with some color? Or perhaps you’re inspired by high fashion and want an amazing look for your rehearsal dinner or bridesmaids dresses that wow. Well, look no further. This fashion editorial has all the colorful inspiration you need for wedding style inspired by […]

March 17, 2020

Colorful Wedding Gown Editorial | San Diego Fashion Editorial | Washington DC Fashion Photographer Kir Tuben

How beautiful are these two!? If they look familiar (well duh ML looks like Gal Gadot) it’s probably because Tanner is an actor…. Yup, def just linked his IMDB page. These two stunners got married at the Santa Barbara courthouse with a very modern/romantic look so this garden setting was a great change of pace […]

March 16, 2020

Estancia La Jolla Wedding | San Diego Wedding | California Wedding Photographer Kir Tuben

Carolyn and Kenny are the sweetest engaged pair you ever did see! I am obsessed with their lounge style so I can only imagine how stunning wedding day is going to be!  They decided to participate in Project Passion for fun and practice loosening up their smiles for wedding day. Practice makes perfect I always […]

March 16, 2020

District of Columbia Boudoir Photography Studio | D.C. Couples Boudoir | Carolyn and Kenny

Bridgette and Peter are two lovely souls that I cannot get enough of. They actually run a very successful video team out of California called Lace and Lapel which I am devastated is not based on the East Coast.  I met them last year while they were filming Hybrid Co and we became fast friends […]

March 13, 2020

Sunset Cliffs Anniversary Session | San Diego Engagement Session | California Wedding Photographer Kir Tuben

I met Danielle and Doug in 2019 for their DC springtime engagement session at the Washington National Cathedral. I suggested this garden because Danielle asked for locations with a fairytale vibe. She explained she was going for a Beauty and the Beast theme. Immediately I had visions of her in a giant yellow dress with […]

March 11, 2020

The Fairmont DC Hotel Wedding | Luxury Washington DC Georgetown Wedding | Danielle and Doug

Aren’t Cassidy and David are the cutest pair you’ve ever seen? Not only are they the sweetest/goofiest couple but they also have these electric blue eyes that are just arresting. These two decided to celebrate Valentine’s day with an extra special portrait session. Cassidy is a wedding and boudoir photographer herself so she knows the […]

February 27, 2020

Couple’s Boudoir Inspiration | Washington DC Boudoir Studio | Virginia Boudoir Photographer Kir Tuben

For the month of February I launched Project Passion– boudoir sessions for couples meant to spark intimacy and joy!  I was THRILLED when Angela and Hunter booked this session. Angela contacted me before these two were even engaged. She knew Hunter was her person and knew she wanted me to be the person that captured […]

February 20, 2020

Couples Boudoir Session | DC Boudoir Photography | Angela and Hunter