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I don’t know if the internet is ready for the fire that is Rachel and Eric. Just as sweet as they are stunning if you can imagine it. Way to crush your first ever time being professionally photographed (which I still cannot believe). Here are my favorite images from their chic downtown DC engagement photos.

January 9, 2025

Downtown DC Engagement Session | Waldorf Astoria Pre-Wedding Photos | Rachel and Eric

MC and Jake kicked off spring wedding season in style! The blossoms were out in full force for their portraits in front of the Hay Adams before they rode off in her father’s vintage car to the newly renovated Woman in the Arts museum. A classic DC affair indeed! Congrats lovebirds. Planning and Design: Anyvent […]

January 7, 2025

National Museum of Women in The Arts Wedding | DC Cherry Blossom Wedding | Mary Catherine and Jacob

Every year I feel so silly writing these but then, without fail as time passes, I am so glad that I did. I don’t want to forget a single trip, a single wedding or a single year that I get to live out my dream as an entrepreneur. For my ninth season as a wedding […]

January 1, 2025

A Year in Review | Kir2ben 2024 Wedding Season | Personal Post

💋cherry blossoms + cherry kisses 💋This was my last day under the blossoms for the next few years due to the upcoming tidal basin renovations. Feeling extra grateful to be a DC resident and beyond thankful for Autumn and Ryan’s amazing chemistry!

December 27, 2024

DC Cherry Blossom Engagement Photos | Tidal Basin Full Bloom Wedding Photos | Autumn and Ryan

Mini Molly and Big Jack tie the knot. A rom-com we would all happily watch on repeat. Classic DC meets a whole bunch of style & fun. Mazel Tov to the newest minted couple in the district.  Planning and Design @idaroseeventsVenue @hayadamshotelPhotography @kir2benContent Creation @inthemomentcontentcreatorsFloral @sweetrootvillageProduction @fabeventsdcRentals @smthingvintage@tablemannersdc@dcreventrentalsLinens @bbjlatavolaStationery @paperrootscoStrings @sagestringquartetBand @washingtontalentBeauty @caitlynmeyerproCake @libertybakingco

December 15, 2024

Hay Adams Wedding | Romantic Candlelit DC Wedding | Molly and Jack

The category is: English Garden Disco. 🪩 🎀 I think we nailed it.This wedding has been years and years in the making. Nicole and Tony, you were the absolute perfect bride & groom as everyone that knows you expected. Seeing so many people celebrate you and your love was life affirming. You both are such […]

December 12, 2024

Downtown DC Wedding | District Winery Disco Wedding | Nicole and Tony

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

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

Liz and Will had a darling garden engagement session at the Washington National Cathedral. My fingers and toes are crossed we have the exact same weather for their magical wedding day at Stone Tower Winery next year! Can’t wait to get these two in front of my camera again.

December 29, 2023

Washington National Cathedral Engagement Photos | DC Garden Engagement | Liz and Will