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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 

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

Less than 24 hours before this couple headed out west on their cross country road trip, Keegan proposed. 💍 A surprise picnic at the National Cathedral awaited them as he got down on one knee under the guise of a farewell tour of the district. She of course said yes and will be wearing her […]

December 27, 2023

National Cathedral Proposal | DC Surprise Proposal Photography | Keegan and Chanelle

I absolutely loved photographing Gaby and Phil. They both have such contagious laughs and huge stunning smiles. They not only brought their pup along but had Carla Pressley beauty to really help Gaby shine! We had perfect sunset weather for their Georgetown garden engagement session. We even got to wander over to the alcoves! Two […]

January 7, 2023

Bishops Garden Engagement Photos | National Cathedral Engagement Session | Gaby and Phil

I think Bishop’s Garden at the National Cathedral is my favorite place to take engagement photos in DC. When asked about best gardens in Washington DC, I always tend to suggest this hidden gem. These flowers and landscaping is well worth the photo permit! Here are my favorite images from C&B’s DC engagement session. Spring […]

January 7, 2023

National Cathedral Engagement Photos | Bishops Garden Engagement Session | Caroline and Bryant

Danielle and Doug, what a pair! I got the film back from this session and audibly gasped. They are FIRE on camera. Danielle has this electric smile and Doug actually looks a lot like Mark Ruffalo’s cousin. Their fashion was on point. Danielle messaged me their ensembles and I was giddy with their style! She […]

June 28, 2019

National Cathedral Engagement Session | D.C. Wedding Photographer Kir Tuben | Danielle + Doug

Northern Virginia Wedding | Best Virginia Wedding Photographer Kir Tuben

Today I want to share a less glamorous part of my job: behind the scenes. I have to admit, on wedding day… I WORK. I sweat, I run, I sometimes trip and fall. But I will pretty much go to any lengths to get the perfect images for my couples. Every year, I create a folder of behind the scenes images from my second shooters. This year, I decided to share some of my favorites. While I don’t look my most glamorous on the job, you can see the joy my work brings me in almost every image.

February 12, 2019

2018 Behind the Scenes | Virginia Wedding Photographer Life | Personal Post

Not only is this engagement a personal favorite because of the location but it’s also a favorite because MY GAL PAL KATIE IS ENGAGED! I met Katie almost 4 years ago when I was running around my apartment complex. She was walking her dog Windsor and I just had to stop and say hello. After a few chance encounters, we found that we had heaps in common: we love dance parties, photography and we’re both in education. As two girls in their twenties tend to do, we started watching the Bachelor together every Monday! Although she moved from the neighborhood, we kept our Monday night tradition and stayed friends through the stressors of building our businesses and figuring out life in DC. 

July 17, 2018

National Cathedral Engagement | DC Wedding Photography | Katie and Jake