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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

We had to reschedule this session twice but it was all worth it for this lovely weather and sunrise views! Alexa and Jared wanted something classic DC and romantic garden so there was no better place than Jefferson and Tudor place. We hit the very end of fall for autumn colors! Cannot wait for their […]

December 29, 2023

Sunrise DC Engagement | Jefferson Memorial Engagement | Tudor Place Engagement Photos | Alexa and Jared

I love when clients opt for the Styled Session. Hair and Makeup by Claudine did a killer job on Jamies sunrise beauty! We headed down to a luckily warm December sunrise at the capitol for these DC engagement photos. This couple even brought their adorable dog to location 2: the Jefferson Memorial. A perfect morning […]

December 28, 2023

Capitol Hill Engagement Session | DC Capitol Building Engagement | Jamie and Bryan 

MC and Jake moved to the Carolinas but Alexandria has a special place in their hearts. We even took photos in front of her parent’s old place and stopped by her favorite Ben and Jerry’s the bride used to visit with her dad! They wanted the twinkle of the holiday lights and this session was […]

December 28, 2023

Wintery Holiday Engagement Session | Hallmark Movie Engagement | Old Town Christmas Engagement | MC and Jake

I love when couples want to go sailing. I grew up in Florida on boats so anytime I get to photograph a sailboat engagement, I am a happy clam. While I usually travel to Annapolis for sailing, The DC Wharf has options now as well! Cru Classe has you covered for a Sip and Sail! […]

December 28, 2023

Wharf Sailboat Engagement | DC Sailboat Engagement Photos | Rachel and Matt

This couple stepped right out of a catalog. Soraya and Matt wanted a garden engagement session in DC and they were met with perfect weather and clear skies. We wandered Georgetown to get some lovely street scenes as well. What a darling wedding this one will be!

December 28, 2023

District of Columbia Garden Engagement | Georgetown Engagement Photos | Soraya and Matt

Sasha and Matthew wanted an austere engagement in the district. We really leaned in to the Anti-bride style engagement photography for this Union Station DC engagement session. I just love the white satin dress! Here are some of my favorites from our wintertime romantic photo session.

December 28, 2023

Union Station Engagement | Anti Bride DC Engagement | Sasha and Matthew