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This couple knocked my socks off. If only you could hear her British accent! Victor and Alannah met at a bar in Manchester on Pancake Day which yes, they had to explain to me. Their mutual friends set them up and three years later, they’re still smitten. Since they started dating during the pandemic, they’ve […]

September 29, 2022

Sintra Portugal Wedding | Casa Dos Penedos Wedding | AMV Retreats

Dani & Cynthia  Venue: Penha Longa @penhalongaresort @penhalongacatering Workshop Host: AMV Retreats @amv_retreats Wedding Planner, Styling & Design: AMV Weddings @amv_weddings Workshop Educators: Sophie Kaye Photography @sophiekayephotography, Andreas K. Georgiou @andreaskgeorgiou, Branco Prata @brancoprata, Anna Lord @annalord Floral Design: Siloh Florals @silohfloral Behind the Scenes Video: Anna Lord @annalord Behind the Scenes Photographer: Kir Tuben @kir2ben Furniture/Tabletop Rentals: […]

September 13, 2022

Lisbon Portugal Wedding | Penha Longa Resort Wedding | AMV Retreats

Since Ben and I are both a quarter Scottish, we decided to visit the land of our ancestors. Funnily enough, Ben’s clan (Campbell) and mine (Macdonald) fought in a brutal war against one another. We’re a modern day Romeo and Juliette I suppose. Regardless, here is our itinerary for our Scotland vacation. Day 1 I […]

August 30, 2022

Scotland Travel Itinerary | Edinburgh Vacation | Personal Post

Have you ever wanted to get married in the mountains in fall? Well, Utah is the perfect color palette for your autumn wedding dreams. Designed by Racheal Ellen Events, this fete was the stylish event of the season. Custom stationary and a table set for the perfect intimate affair, this al fresco party was everything […]

March 11, 2022

Fall Mountain Wedding | Autumn Destination Wedding | Luxury Small Elopement

When you fly to Utah to snap an all film bridal session and details, you know it’s going to be epic. Amaya shined in her amazing in her Lihi Hod dress with custom bling by The Jewel Princess. Her amazing horse bridal moment was brought to you by Utah mountain realness and amazing genetics. Here […]

March 11, 2022

Mountain Equestrian Wedding | Upscale Ranch Wedding | Luxury Destination Mountain Bridals

I was lucky enough to travel to Puerto Vallarta Mexico with my gal pal Rachel of The One Moment Events. She was on a planning trip and I snapped this adorable engagement session for Rosa and Sam at their venue The Gran Miramar. What amazing views! The two donned their resort attire and we spent […]

March 11, 2022

Puerto Vallarta Destination Wedding | Mexico Engagement Session | Rosa and Sam

Nuffy and Chris had a fabulous destination wedding at the very northern point of Michigan. In fact, we were so far north that the sunset was at 9:30PM- a photographer’s dream. They held a rehearsal party with a Texas theme (an ode to the bride’s hometown) at Chris’ family lodge. The nest day, both bride […]

July 18, 2020

Stafford’s Perry Hotel Wedding | Michigan Destination Wedding | Nuffy and Chris

You know that feeling when you have your hopes really high for something and you’re not sure if how you feel will be validated? Welp, I finally got to work with East Made Co and all of my expectations were exceeded! This dream team put together this Monet editorial like it came from my dreams. This was definitely one of the highlights from my time in Nashville at The Hybrid Co conference which I was able to speak at this spring!

June 18, 2019

The Estate at Cherokee Dock Wedding | Nashville Wedding Photography Kir Tuben | Fine Art Wedding

Melissa & Ani… what a pair! These two were insanely adorable on camera and you can just see their love radiate! I am over the moon that I was able to photograph this pair at Cheekwood Estate and Garden while I was in Nashville for the Hybrid Co Conference this spring.

May 30, 2019

Cheekwood Estate and Garden Wedding | Nashville Destination Wedding Photographer Kir Tuben

This year was surreal. I built my business in ways I never thought possible. I photographed 29 weddings, 61 engagement & lifestyle sessions, 10 boudoir sessions, 2 proposals and 21 mini sessions. I traveled to abroad to Cuba, Tulum, Montreal, cruised Alaska and slept in a car in the Great American West.

December 29, 2018

Destination Wedding Photographer Kir Tuben | A Year In Review: 2018