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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

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

Want to know one of my biggest secrets to being successful? Surround yourself with inspirational people! I am always impressed with this gal right here… Not only was Elizabeth Beisel a two time Olympic medalist but she then went on compete on Survivor where she met this gem of a human! Jack is the sweetest […]

February 12, 2020

They Met on Survivor | Dating Survivor Contestants | Elizabeth Beisel + Jack Nichting

Washington DC Engagement | District of Columbia Wedding Photographer Kir Tuben

I have been drawn to the idea of intimacy on film for quite some time now. About a year ago, Ben and I did an intimate portrait session in our condo. Since I drag my poor husband in front of the camera about once a year, he is well versed in all of the possible […]

January 29, 2020

Project Passion | Intimate Portrait Sessions | Virginia Studio Photographer Kir Tuben

  2019, Wow. What a freakin’ ride. When I look back at this year, I kind of have to laugh. Starting this year, my word of the year was “Rest”. I did anything but rest. I came in from 2018 pretty worn down from my biggest year yet so, I raised my prices and vowed […]

January 8, 2020

A Year in Review 2019 | Destination Wedding Photographer Kir Tuben | Personal Post

Allison and Andrew were some of the easiest clients I have ever worked with. Their families were lovely and these two planned a wedding with a ton of moving parts with very little snags! Allison got ready at the Darcy Hotel before sharing a first look at Meridian Hill park. We did all of their […]

January 2, 2020

Congressional Club Washington DC Wedding | District of Columbia Wedding Photography Kir Tuben | Allison and Andrew

DC Weddings

This couple and I were made for each other. When planning their engagement session, Remi wanted to do something in Maryland but didn’t know what, so she asked me if there was anything I was really excited to shoot. I thought about if Ben and I were to get engaged again, what would we want […]

December 9, 2019

Inn at Perry Cabin Engagement Session | Maryland Wedding Photography | Remi and John

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I think one of my favorite things in this career is when my couples trust me whole heartedly. When you put faith in the creatives you hire, magic can happen. That is exactly what Karly and AJ did! This pair knew they wanted classic DC monument photos but were totally open to any second location […]

December 5, 2019

DAR Constitution Hall Engagement Session | Daughters of the American Revolution Wedding | DC Engagement Photos Karly and AJ

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From the minute I hopped on the phone with Allyson, I knew this would be one of my favorite weddings to capture. Not only her style but also her vivacious personality made this an elegant affair that was an overwhelming treat to attend and photograph. She described Jon as the strong silent type and I […]

December 2, 2019

Classic Washington DC Wedding | District of Columbia Capitol Wedding Photos | Allyson and Jonathan

Sometimes, you witness a day that is just so natural it restores your faith in love. This is how Connor and Sarah’s day felt. They decided to get married with only their immediate family present. With a guest count of 10, it was very easy to have the afternoon they wanted without any expectation set […]

November 25, 2019

Tudor Place Garden Wedding | Washington DC Elopement Photos | Sarah and Connor