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Judee & Justin, what a pair! These two are first time expecting parents and I could not be more thrilled to have documented this part of their journey. This may be the last set of images they have together as a party of 2! They are expecting identical twins in the next few months and will be surprised by the gender on delivery day!

December 20, 2018

Washington DC Maternity Photos | Thomas Jefferson Memorial Maternity Session | Judee and Justin

These two broke the glass in front of friends and family in an elegant wedding ceremony that made the Wharf one of my new favorite DC locations! Not only do these two have impeccable taste but they are insanely lovely human beings. I think Emily & Toby are the chairpeople of my fan club. Every post, every new scary step in my business, these two support it full throttle. I am so thankful that we were brought together this year and I actually am having post-wedding depression that this soirée is over.

December 17, 2018

District of Columbia Intercontinental Wedding | The Wharf DC Wedding | Emily and Toby

This couple right here has my heart! They have a sweetness about them that is unrivaled. They actually met in 6th grade and have been dating for over 9 years… and it shows! They have an easy nature around one another that can only be developed by time. They have a deep history and spend lots of time with family. Vincent even proposed at the Jersey Shore surrounded by siblings and family!

December 16, 2018

Winery at Bull Run Engagement | Virginia Wedding Photographer Kir Tuben | Courtney and Vincent

When two hand written vows have the same opening line.. you know it’s love!! Stef & Mark have a love that you know will last a lifetime. You can see it in these images… the way mark changes her shoes, the way Stef wrinkles her nose when she laughs at his jokes every single kiss ended with a smile. This fall wedding was one of my all time favorites because this pair was a match made in heaven.

December 12, 2018

Whitehall Estate Wedding | Classic Northern Virginia Wedding | Stefanie and Mark

Family formals are a time dedicated to formal portraits of immediate family. They are the boring part of wedding day but most often, these are the photos that get framed and hang on walls for generations to come. 

December 10, 2018

Virginia Wedding Photographer | Family Formals Wedding Image Tips | Couples’ Education

Time after time I receive questions about engagement spots with mountain overlooks. My more adventurous hiking couples want pictures that are true to their relationship, pictures of them seeking adventure. I decided to put together this little list to help anyone seeking stunning Virginia mountain views.

December 10, 2018

Virginia Mountain Engagement Locations | Hiking Engagement Session

Amanda and Noah came to me through one of my all time favorite couples from a few years back so I just knew we would have a fun, relaxed hour at Jefferson. These two are so laid back and such good sports in front of the camera. They even let me practice using my Contax!

December 10, 2018

Jefferson Memorial Engagement Session | Washington DC Wedding Photographer | Amanda and Noah

This was my favorite thing I have photographed… possibly ever. Sarah and Chris emailed me a week before their elopement asking if I was available for 2 hours on Sunday. With only a few emails, I was given an address and time to arrive to capture their ceremony. I arrived at Sarah’s apartment to meet them both. Sarah had cooked brunch for their entire wedding (which was 16 people including myself). She got ready in their DC apartment while I photographed a small amount of detail images. Sarah wore the dress that both her mother and grandmother had worn on their wedding day! Her mom had reconstructed it and sewed all three of their names in the lining.

December 9, 2018

Meridian Hill Park Elopement | Washington DC Wedding | Sarah and Chris

Fanny and Fazim are a photographers DREAM. They changed from semi-formal to full on formal as their second look during their engagement session. A couple after my own heart! They have such style but are also such good sports about pictures! We joked around and had a FABULOUS early morning session in New York City for their session! I have always wanted to shoot at the Top of the Rock and DUMBO so I was over the moon when these two agreed to both!

December 5, 2018

Top of the Rock Engagement | New York City Wedding Photographer | DUMBO Engagement | Fanny and Fazim

When Ashley told me that she was going to have her wedding at a private home, I figured it would be a modest affair with a backyard vibe. When I drove up to Whistling Ridge Farm I was blown away! The views of the rolling Virginia mountains were just incredible! Their ceremony looked over the sunset and their reception was all outdoors under twinkle lights tucked away between the property. Hello, dream wedding!

December 3, 2018

Northern Virginia Mountain Wedding | Whistling Ridge Farm Wedding | Ashley and Michael