Kir2Ben

rofessional, extremely communicative, so fun to be around and insanely talented. Going into our wedding day, I was completely at ease knowing Kir was the woman in charge. We had a tight timeline and a long photo list, and Kir made every single shot happen, AND made it so fun. She was a true joy to be around, as was the rest of her team. We just got out photos back, and all I can say is wow. Trust me, Kir is the woman you want at your side on the most important day of your life! Absolutely cannot recommend her highly enough. Kir, we adore you!

t day. We recently got all of our wedding photos back and I am truly blown away by how much I love every single photo. When I saw Kir's work before picking a photographer, I knew she was my style but when I spoke to her for the first time, I just knew she had to be our photographer. Kir has such an easy way about her and truly gets to know her clients and treats them like friends rather than just another couple. She is fun and light hearted but knows how to get the job done efficiently and can take charge of a rowdy bridal party if need be which is exactly what you want on the day of your wedding! She is kind, fun, and incredible at what she does. She has a way of capturing every moment of the day and you truly feel like you relive it all in real time when looking at her photos. I am so thankful we had Kir to capture the best day of our lives and we will cherish her work forever!

y partner and I had an intimate elopement with just under 14 people and Kir did such an amazing job capturing the moments. Not only that, she made us feel comfortable around her, like we have known her forever. Everyone at the wedding was raving about what an amazing photographer Kir was. My parents doesn’t speak English very well, but she was patience with them and make them feel good. I can’t wait to work with Kir again for my reception next year!

e and if we would be a good fit, I knew it was the best decision I could have made, she is hands down the best of the best. The character limit in this review will not do her hard work and talent justice, but I will certainly try. We got engaged in December of 2018 and hired Kir in February of 2019 as we were planning our 8/22/20 Annapolis, MD wedding while living in Seattle, WA. From the very first conversation we had, Kir checked every single box and more. From her professional yet incredibly comforting presence, to her eye for style, beauty and imagination, her attention to detail and her willingness to go above and beyond, Kir is who you want to work with to capture your most special moments in life. Fast forward to October of 2019, my fiance was going to be getting back from deployment and the timing is never concrete, always last minute and hard to plan around. Well, Kir was able to work with us to plan our engagement photoshoot in MD - not only did she work with us on the shifting date/time, she also recommended the beautiful location that I had never heard of before and of course told us everything to bring to be fully prepared. She set every expectation in the book which really helped as we were traveling across the country and didn't want to forget anything. My fiance gets very nervous taking pictures and after shooting with Kir with her direction and putting him at ease, he actually had a blast. Our original wedding date being 8/22/20, we ended up postponing our religious ceremony and our reception to 6/11/22 because of COVID, but we decided we wanted to at least do the legal/civil part of our marriage with just our parents. With less than a months notice I called Kir and asked if she could shoot our COVID-friendly outdoor garden ceremony on a Wednesday afternoon in Annapolis that we had planned in a matter of 6 hours - her response and excitement truly turned my entire mood around and got me so excited for it (I was a little sad that it wasn't going to be the day that we had originally planned, but I knew that day would come). Kir captured the ceremony so beautifully, there are no words to express our gratitude. We had such a great time we invited her to come with us to our outdoor champagne/high tea lunch reservation afterwards, we had so many laughs, it was such a perfect, special day. Fast forwarding again to our official wedding weekend in June 2022. I don't even know where to start. Kir captured our welcome party on Friday night and then was with us from 10am-10pm on wedding day Saturday. She captured every person in attendance with such grace. Her talent is unmatched. PLUS returned sneaks in less than 24 hours which I know means working until incredibly late hours in the night. Not to mention returned our entire wedding weekend photos (digital and film) to us in a month!!! They don't make them better than this folks... There is no one I would have rather worked with for 3.5 years and I am already thinking of ways to get back to the DMV area for more shoots with her in the future, or even just to grab a meal together. Hire Kir. It is the best decision you will ever make.

ted photographer. As you can imagine, combining both of these things creates wedding magic. From our engagement session to our wedding day, Kir made us laugh and feel completely comfortable. Her photographs beautifully captured all of the big and little moments of our day and we are so thankful. We cannot speak more highly of her professionalism and talent- she's amazing!

them in. We were so hesitant to get pictures done, but she was great and made us actually enjoy taking pictures. Not to mention, the pictures turned out amazing and she got them back to us so quickly. Would highly recommend!!

as genuinely so fun to be around. Her energy is really what makes her special, she is so positive and bubbly. She is so passionate about her work and she really goes above and beyond to get the perfect shots; her candid shots are so beautiful and some of my favorite photos from our day. I highly recommend hiring her!

e and passion for her work shines through in her presence. She brings the kind of energy you’d hope for from the person responsible for memorializing the biggest moments of your new shared life. You could tell she was just as passionate about getting an amazing shot as the bride and groom, and her enthusiasm brought life to the bridal party through what might’ve otherwise been a perfunctory process. Highly responsive, remarkably talented, and genuinely engaging, Kir was the perfect photographer for our perfect wedding.

ds, but we wanted the day of our civil ceremony to be memorable and special. We can confidently say that it was, in large part thanks to Kir! Kir is easy-going and great to work with, and through asking just a few questions, she knew *exactly* the photos to take. Often, it didn’t feel like we were taking photos; it felt like we were having fun and enjoying the day, which is what we wanted for our wedding day! The photos are stunning; they capture us and the day perfectly. We, and our families and friends, love each one!

and so easy to work with start to finish and the pictures were amazing. After all of the congratulations that we get on our engagement, the next comment from everyone is how great the pictures looked and we could not have done it without Kir.

most gorgeous photos in Alexandria and she knew how to anticipate traffic in the busy but picturesque streets. She made us feel so comfortable throughout the shoot and she reflected all of our bubbly and overjoyed energy after the proposal while maintaining so much professionalism! She was quick and efficient to get us to our engagement party on time but every photo still had so much care put into it. We slowed her down and went an hour over the package we purchased, but she very graciously stayed to capture more of our special moment. On top of all that, she delivered sneak peaks within hours and we had a full gallery of hundreds of photos the next day. We are beyond impressed with Kir and her work! 1,000/10 would recommend for your proposal!

time, kept everything moving on schedule, and was a joy to be around on our wedding day. The best part is that she delivered our sneak peeks to us in under 24 hours!!! I was shocked at the turn around and time and of course the photos are beautiful.

h was everything we wanted for our day and more. Kir’s genuine happiness and excitement is what you want on your wedding day. If you need a photographer, you need Kir.

ve and bubbly personality. Between our engagement and wedding photos, I now have so many beautiful memories I will cherish forever and can’t wait to display on walls in my home! People always told me how I would get tired from smiling all day for photos on my wedding day, but that wasn’t the case at all because of how easy she made our day! She is extremely professional and truly remarkable and talented at what she does. Working with Kir was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day, and I can’t wait to work with her again for future milestones in our lives. As she always liked to say, “no notes” — she is PERFECT, and you will not regret working with Kir! In fact, you will get sad like my husband and I did when she tells you she has to leave at the end of the night! We only have positive things to say about our experience working with Kir and how much we loved her! If you are thinking about booking her, what are you waiting for?! Do it!

professional, and patient. I was so impressed by her gorgeous shots and the way she brought out the best of both parties in her portraits that I couldn’t wait for our engagement shoot. At our engagement shoot, she totally won over my fiancé (who was reluctant initially to do the shoot) with her funny banter and confidence in posing us. We loved those shots so much that I couldn’t imagine how our wedding day could top it! Come wedding day, I couldn’t wait to see Kir. She guided our whole wedding party in her fun-loving yet professional style. She completely charmed my parents and our wedding party, and even guests commented on how impressed they were by her. Our wedding photos are incredibly gorgeous (we got a ton back the day after our wedding, before our official gallery!) and completely match our style and our day. Thank you Kir – you are phenomenal!

engagement photos that we will treasure for a long time.

when Covid hit, she worked flexibly with our new dates and met us for stunning sunrise engagement photographs at the monuments and with our dog in Rock Creek Park. Kir then kept everyone on schedule and smiling all day at our DC wedding. We can't thank Kir enough for the beautiful memories she captured!

tch and I was in good hands. I could tell from our first conversation that Kir was so professional and really cares about her work. She treats each couple like her only one and with how busy this lady is, I have no clue how she does it!! The moment my husband and I met her for our engagement session we felt like we were talking to an old friend. Kir has that personality that makes you feel at ease right away, and the confidence to take charge and move the day along while getting every single photo you want and all the ones you didn't know you needed. Those are definitely the most important things you need in a photographer, and Kir's got them! On our wedding day, even though the heat was exhausting, Kir didn't complain once. She had our sneaks back to us by the time we woke up the next morning, and now I literally cannot stop looking at our PERFECT wedding pics!! It's so beyond worth it to spend a little extra for pictures that will last a lifetime. She captured every single emotion I can literally feel the happiness radiating from the photos. I could go on all day about how amazing Kir is and how magnificent her work is, but her pictures really do speak for themselves so go check them out. Now it's time to go flood my Instagram with all of my new gorgeous memories!

he 2hr time. She captured us in the most beautiful and unique poses and angles. She delivered the photo gallery to us within 3 days after the shoot. The pictures are so beautiful we probably looked at this 100 times already. We recommend Kir1000% to anyone who would like to enjoy top-notch breath-taking pictures. We will definitely coming back to her for our other events and family pictures.

that matches her exceptional talent and was a joy to work with throughout the planning process.

ories forever for our engagement and maternity pictures with her (at least we got to do those ones with her so far). Hopefully one day we can work with you again for our full wedding celebration or any other future shoot! We would recommend her to anyone for anything. Not only does she take the best photos ever, she is a friend now as well! She is truly so talented and everyone always asks who took our photos. Love you Kir! We cannot wait to work with you again sometime 💕💕💕

she took that she needed to be the photographer for our wedding day. The stars were aligned and we hired her for our May 2020 wedding in Tuscany, Italy. And she so happened to have another wedding booked in Scotland 4 days after our date - it was fate. Then, COVID-19 hit, and Kir couldn't have more accomodating, helpful and truthfully a sounding board / shoulder to lean on during all of our very stressful 3 times of rescheduling and postponing. We finally settled on cancelling our Italy wedding sadly but did a beautiful wedding with Kir in Charlottesville, VA - which we planned in under 3 months. It was because of Kir that we actually found the venue we ending up planning our 4th planned wedding! We got so many compliments not only on our engagement and wedding photos, but also when our guests saw her in action on our wedding day. She is so very passionate about what she does and it genuinely shines through in her work. Kir is truly a gem and we can't recommend her enough. Look no further, you've found your perfect photographer!

she made with everything we needed to know about wedding photos and setting up an entire timeline of photos we should take (she even gave us suggestions about other parts of our wedding day!). She also kept everyone in line and on schedule, making sure we didn’t miss a single family/friend photo and getting every angle/expression/pose we could possibly want. A friend of ours couldn’t make it to our wedding and in looking through the photos said she felt like she was there because Kir captured every moment and every emotion throughout the day. On top of all of this, Kir was so fun to be around. When we were choosing our photographer a friend had advised me to pick someone we actually liked because we would be spending so much of our wedding day with them (and at very intimate moments where it was just the 3 of us) and Kir could not have been a better choice. We could tell when chatting with her prior that she was super warm and shared our sense of humor, but then once we did our engagement photos we saw how comfortable she made us feel (even when we both thought we were awkward as hell) and for that we are SO grateful. She did the same on our wedding day, kindly and expertly guiding us through every step. Anyway, I’ll end this love letter by stating the obvious if you’ve ever looked at her website/portfolio- this women is SO talented. Every picture she takes is literally magazine worthy and we couldn’t be more thrilled that we’ll have her stunning photos as keepsake of our special day for the rest of our lives. Don’t walk, run. Kir is worth every single penny and more!!

can be flexible with everything else. On a scale of 1 to 10, she's an 11. That's not an opinion, that's a fact.

ir since 2018 and struggling putting into words how grateful we are for her! INITIAL MEETING- We hired Kir back in 2018 after our November engagement! Finding a wedding photographer was my biggest and top decision. I knew I wanted to take engagement photos at the cherry blossoms and after seeing Kir's amazing work I knew we had to meet! We met Kir at her house with my (now) husband, mom, and dad. Kir was so welcoming and we instantly clicked. We booked her that night. ENGAGEMENT SESSION - We took our engagement photos at The Cherry Blossoms in 2019. Taking these photos can be really tricky due to weather, timing, blooms, and people/events. Kir was so communicative and gave us updates the weeks following up to our session. Our original "sunrise session" ended up getting rained out; however Kir was SO flexible and was able to fit us in on another day. My husband and I have never taken professional photos, and we were SO nervous and worried we would just feel awkward. Those nerves instantly went away after the first click of her camera! Kir is so encouraging, kind, welcoming, easy going, and creative! Even with hundreds of people around us she made us feel like we were the only ones there. She has such an artistic eye for finding all the hidden spots, lighting, and coaching us through the perfect poses. We had an absolute BLAST modeling our way around DC with Kir. Also, she sent us "sneaks" the very next day and got our photos back within the week! COVID WEDDING - we were one of the many couples who's wedding was affected by the pandemic. Our original June 2020 date was postponed 3 different times. Each time we juggled trying to find another date, we made sure Kir was still able to photograph our wedding. She was the one vendor we knew we had to have capture our special day. Kir was beyond kind, flexible, and supportive each time we had to change our date. It is very clear Kir truly cares about each and every one of her couples. She goes above and beyond to put her clients happiness first. WEDDING DAY!!! Our wedding was finally able to happen June 2021! The morning of our wedding was dark, cloudy, and rainy.... but I was at ease knowing we had Kir. The moment she came to our hotel she was ready to roll! She got every shot we wanted AND more! We are all still baffled how she was able to run around and get every angle and shot in just a couple of minutes.... she did not stop the entire time we had her! Also, we had a SQUAD for our bridal party (14 bridesmaids and 12 groomsmen) and she was able to wrangle everyone together quickly during our photos. She was so efficient with time, encouraging through out every photo, and put everyone at ease. It was like having one of your best friends photograph your wedding.... We had the absolute BEST time spending our wedding day with her! We truly could not be more thankful we hired her to capture all our special moments. Additionally, she had sneaks up the very next day and got our photos back quickly. So basically what I am trying to say is - HIRE KIR2BEN!!!!!!

d relaxed. Despite a 3:30am wakeup call for our sunrise photoshoot, we had a great time! And her photos speak for themselves...we can barely decide on our save-the-dates because we love all of them so much! Thanks Kir!

riety of great photos. She even hiked through the woods with us so we could get to the spot we loved! Couldn’t recommend her enough.

e photo-ready, and her constant encouragement made an hour of photos feel like a breeze. She was very responsive and professional, and is a real expert in her craft. On top of all this, she returned our photos edited within a week! I can not recommend Kir enough!

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d the lighting and soft colors in our photos. If you want to have beautiful wedding portraits taken in the DC area I highly recommend her! :)

e, creativity, and fun :) Thank you Kir!!

g our wedding day (over and over and over again) through her work. Kir is also THE person you want with your during all of those intimate moments before, during, and after your ceremony. She is authentic, down to earth, funny, sincere, and just wonderful. Having Kir photograph our wedding was one of the best decisions we made.

to continue following her work. THANK YOU, KIR!!!!

o fast!! I didn’t expect to get our photos so quickly and done so nicely. I’ll truly treasure these photos and I’d recommend Kir to any couple. Don’t hesitate to talk to her, her professionalism is great yet so welcoming! Love her and I really hope there is another opportunity to get photos with her again!

to communicate with - I highly recommend her! We're so happy with the photos.

otally worked out, thanks to Kir!). We had our photo shoot one morning at sunrise, and it was so much fun. Kir was so high-energy and amazingly efficient, and we actually got our entire gallery of almost 200 beautiful photos the following evening. My fiancé and I couldn't be happier with the photos. Everyone keeps telling us how gorgeous and magical they are--she not only captured our love and happiness but also the incredible blossoms around us and the Washington Monument in the background. She also made sure we got every shot we wanted, so we have no regrets. I very highly recommend Kir!!

on super efficient. Best of all, the pictures turned out fantastic. Family and friends commented on how the pics looked straight out of a magazine and magical. Would highly recommend Kir2Ben!

in an assertive but totally friendly way and kept us on time to get to our reception and enjoy the rest of the event! And our photos are gorgeous - just what we wanted!

k to us so quickly! Highly recommend!!

the holidays! As the photoshoot took place in our home, she practiced safe precautionary measures by wearing a mask, taking temps beforehand and practiced social distancing when possible. When it comes to her work, she has a great eye and captures candid lifestyle images so perfectly! Her photo gallery was delivered to us within a few days and can not stop staring at them! We just adore her style and can't wait to work with her again in the future!

and made use of every minute of her time. But more than that, having Kir photograph your wedding is also like having another best friend or wedding planner with you on the big day. She kept things moving, kept the guys in check, and had answers to pretty much any wedding related question I had. And the photos? She got every shot I could have wanted and more. My friends were baffled that one person could seem to get every angle of the ceremony (upstairs, downstairs, front of the church, back) and find time to capture every detail of our venue and us enjoying the evening. She also managed to deliver a large (and fantastic) “sneak peek” of our photos before I even woke up the morning after the wedding. And she surprised us with ALL of our wedding photos barely 4 days later.... She is a rockstar and also a genuinely kind person who will put even the most nervous brides at ease. We had so much fun with her and are so thankful we chose her to photograph our wedding.

e was so responsive, helpful, and kind. It was so windy the day of our engagement shoot, and I felt so flustered after traveling. But Kir knew how to make us comfortable. She can take anything and turn it beautiful. Her work is as beautiful as her personality. If your looking for a photographer that feels like a friend- don’t look any further.

er, Kir is a professional people's person. Kir put us at ease within moments of greeting us. The experience felt playful and effortless from beginning to end. Plus, we received our photos within two days!

Georgetown effortlessly. We are obsessed with the pictures she took! I highly recommend working with her!

all night, and the full gallery only a few days later! Kir has an infectiously happy personality and is so pleasant to work with, we are already looking forward to having her shoot our wedding!

hands. We are seriously having a hard time picking which pictures to print! She is also very professional and quick with her turnaround. We were stoked to get our photos just two days later. Thank you, Kir, for giving us heirlooms we will cherish for a long time.

k less than one week from taking them (3 days actually). Photos are beautiful and there is no way I can pick one to be my favorite! We received just under 200 photos from our 1 hour engagement session- Kir is worth every penny! (And you get printing rights)

eel SO comfortable in front of the camera. She is a great listener and has such fun and beautiful poses that gave us a variety for what we were looking for! Kir is such a caring individual and made us feel excited and beautiful from start to finish :) Thank YOU!

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to be and have a million questions, Kir is right there to calm your nerves and guide you through. I cannot thank Kir enough, our photos turned out amazing!!!

everything on a schedule so nothing was missed or delayed. Annnd then there's the pictures. OH. EM. GEE. They were perfectly romantic and bright and loving and genuine and all-around wonderful. She sends you a sneak peak of some photos right after the wedding, which was awesome for people like me who don't like waiting! It also allowed me to order thank you cards with pictures and get those done quickly, too! I would highly recommend Kir for engagements and weddings!

was very quick to edit and deliver our photos. The end results were incredible!! We have been inundated with requests for our photographer. Kir is very talented, professional and easy to work with. The best decision that I made for my wedding day was to work with her!! Thank you so much, Kir :)

malfunction (the chest area was not working) without blinking an eye. I’m one of 5 girls(as is she!), got married during a global pandemic, constant changes to everything without a wedding planner - and honestly, she handled the chaos like nobody’s business. Cannot imagine my wedding day without her positive energy, encouragement, and organization. Other people came up to me after and said they wished they had booked her for their wedding!!

er work. When my wedding plans fell through due to COVID and we shifted from having a huge wedding in Oklahoma (where I am from) to a small ceremony in DC (where my now husband and I both live), I immediately thought of Kir and sent her a message hoping that she was available for that day- and she was! From the get-go, Kir was so incredibly helpful as we went through planning another wedding. She hopped on Facetimes with us, walked through the plan for the day of the wedding, gave us tips on where to take photos, and even offered to help set up the night before- TRULY an angel!! She knew we were working on a budget and doing most of the decorating/reception ourselves, and she went out of her way to make us feel confident in our plans/timeline for the day. The day of the wedding, Kir showed up early to the house where we were getting ready and immediately started helping out with every little detail- she even helped our family set up the chairs at the ceremony! She set up the livestream with her tripod so our guests could tune in via Facebook. She was so much fun the entire day and brought so much energy and life. Both my husband's mom and my mom continually said how amazed they were by the way Kir ran the family photo part of the evening. She then went to several locations around DC with my husband and I for our photos! But here is the best part- unbeknownst to my husband and me, Kir had been working behind-the-scenes with some of her friends in the DC wedding industry and had organized a huge surprise floral installation, custom calligraphy gifts, a champagne toast, and reception decorations. We had no idea until we arrived at the Capitol Hill row home where we were having the ceremony in the backyard. It was the most stunningly beautiful floral installation I have ever seen. Kir stayed until some of our DC friends came to do a sparkler send off for us- she captured the night so incredibly well. We also had sneak peak photos by 10 am the morning after the wedding and our entire wedding album just a week after! We were SO IMPRESSED by her speed, talent, and kindness throughout the process. Booking Kir was the greatest decision- I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any friend or family member getting married. SHE IS THE BEST!

o really makes you feel at ease (especially if you’re like us with NO real experience or comfort level with being in front of a professional camera). The pictures she takes are simply beautiful. She really has an eye for finding the right light, the perfect moment, and the beauty in everything. She also is such a professional who really knows how to keep the day organized and moving efficiently so you can get all of those great shots you want. I cannot tell you how beautiful our wedding photos are. I cried when I first saw them. They are truly magical and reflect all the feelings you want to have when reminiscing on your wedding day. And not only did we love working with her, but so did our family and friends! They loved Kir! She made the wedding day even more fun and exciting and special. She has become more than a photographer to us. She is our friend. I can’t wait to book with her again….maybe for a maternity session…?!?

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photo shoot by the monuments. The photos turned out stunning and we continue to receive so many compliments from friends and family! Kir simply has an amazing eye for a beautiful shot. We also loved her spontaneity to try out different backdrops. Don’t think twice about your engagement photo shoot and go with Kir!

received our photos incredibly fast and they’re absolutely beautiful!

are all stunning, are of amazing quality, and captured our moments PERFECTLY. She provided sneak preview photos the day after the wedding which we really appreciated, and then provided us with more insanely gorgeous wedding photos than we could have ever imagined within just a few short weeks. We have received so many complements on how beautiful the photos turned out (and honestly many of our guests and friends have said that her photos were the best wedding photos they have ever seen)! Additionally, Kir does an amazing job of blending in to the background to make intimate moments not lose their intimacy, but also is great at taking charge when needed to make sure that everyone is where they need to be at the right time. I felt very little stress the day of (at least with respect to photos), because I felt as though Kir was in total control the whole day. She must be a superhuman because I don't know how she remembers all the photos to take and names of all the family members and time frames/time constraints - but she does, and makes it all look SO EFFORTLESS. And lastly, she made it such a fun day! Not only is her talent and professionalism top notch, but her amazing personality creates the full package. Honestly I feel like I could be myself around Kir which made me feel much more relaxed and happy on the day of. Wow I could keep going for hours and hours about how amazing she is. Sparknotes version....IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A PHOTOGRAPHER STOP NOW AND CONTACT KIR IMMEDIATELY!

e for us and helped get the party back on track. Hiring Kir will be the best decision you make!

uch a warm and comforting person and so easy to work with that we knew immediately we wanted to have her with us on our wedding day. We weren't sure at first that we were going to do engagement photos - we were planning a small ceremony with only 10 guests - but we're so happy we decided to do them. Now we have two wonderful sets of amazing photographs. The planning process went so well with Kir and she helped us think of things to make our photos go really well. She shared tips on what to wear for our engagement photos and had a list of great locations in the DMV. She also created our wedding timeline for us based on ideal lighting which was SO helpful. Kir also shared helpful lists of items to bring on the wedding day so she can capture amazing detail photographs. We felt like we were in control of our wedding, but Kir guided us and shared her wedding expertise along the way to make sure our day turned out perfect. She also offered really helpful advice and guidance on the day of the wedding when we couldn't decide whether to hold it outside as originally planned or move to our indoor location because it was chilly. In the end, our outdoor ceremony was perfect and exactly what we wanted, thanks to Kir helping to give us the confidence to go with it! And best of all.. the photos! Kir captured our day so beautifully and we can’t thank her enough. After sending the photos to our families, they also gushed that they can’t believe how beautiful they all are. My sister said she was driving and had to pull over so she could look at them immediately! For our engagement photos (which we shared with our families as a surprise since they didn't know we had taken them), my husband's mom was out shopping and said she started crying when she saw them because they were so beautiful. For two photo shoot newbies, Kir made us feel so comfortable and it was such a pleasure to work with her. She gave us so many photos that we’ll cherish forever. I'm so happy we got to work with Kir.

rolling through her website is how on it she is. She is truly made for this job. She is obsessively organized about the wedding day timeline, the family and friend portraits list, and your "must have" shots so that when the day comes, everything is covered. She's efficient, she's able to direct large groups so you don't need an hour of your wedding day just for bridal party shots, and she makes everyone feel comfortable. Her energy while she works is contagious and she makes you feel so confident. I may be biased since she is one of my best friends, but honestly, I think everyone she works with feels like her best friend for the day. I could not have imagined anyone else doing that job and I am so lucky that we had a rock star photographer and a friend to sway along and sing Wagon Wheel with us at the end of the night. To everyone considering Kir for their day, you won't regret it.

we wanted that style in our wedding photos. We budgeted for our wedding photographer and then reached out for a quote. Kir responded with a price slightly higher than what we budgeted for. After we explained our budget, she was kind enough to recommend other photographers that we might be interested in with a similar style in our budget. We didn’t expect this and really showed that she wasn’t just about getting customers but was a genuinely kind person. We reached out to the photographers she recommended but none of them quite amazed us as Kir and her portfolio did. It might just be the photographers we looked at but their portfolio usually had stellar images to start but the shooting lacked the same luster later on in the portfolio. Kir’s portfolio showed that she was consistent and completely matched the style we were looking for. Ultimately, we decided to cut costs somewhere else and get our dream wedding photographer, Kir Tuben. Engagement: Kir is based in the DMV area but the bride and I are based in New York. We did not expect Kir to accommodate us and we were ready to forego a engagement shoot, but once again she went above and beyond to make sure we got beautiful engagement photos in iconic New York locations. Wedding: Your wedding day goes by so fast, you don’t really have time to think of which shots are going to look good. Kir came extremely prepared for this. She had a routine and time schedule down that can only come from her prior experience. This should really be valued in when considering how much a photographer costs. Do you want someone that’s will get okay shots because she ran out of time or do you want someone used to the hustle and capable of delivering high quality work with limited time. Kir made sure we were able to get all of our dream shots at our dream venue and we are extremely grateful to her. Post-Wedding: Wow! Not only was Kir able to deliver our finished wedding photographs quickly, they all looked amazing. The compositions were spot on, people did not have their eyes closed, and details were captured with thought and creativity, We liked every single one of the photos. Conclusion: Hiring Kir for your wedding will be the easiest and best decision you make.

o provides you with a full gallery of the photos she took so you can choose your favorites and share with family and friends!

ured by any means to have to go with her. She she genuinely cares about potential clients and goes above and beyond when you become her client. She is a people person and you can feel that! The months leading up to my wedding she sent us a informative welcome package that kept the excitement rolling. She always checked in with me on Instagram and over text message and expressed her excitement for our wedding, which really kept my emotional momentum going because some months can make it seem like the day will never come. And when the day finally came, damn did I feel like I made the best decision hiring her. She came in and directed us with such confidence when we were in a mist of wedding chaos. She knew every single way to make me look beautiful, my husband felt like he was a legit model and he has never modeled in his life, and all my bridesmaids and groomsmen were impressed with how quickly and stunningly she captured moment our special moments. She had a second photographer with her who was so kind and so easy to also work with. Kir knew my venue so well that she was able to capture all of the best spots for pictures. NOW FOR THE EVEN MORE IMPRESSIVE PART. When our day was sadly over...she had posted highlights the NEXT DAY, yes, the very NEXT DAY. My family was floored they couldn't believe how quick we got some photos back already and then how INSANELY STUNNING her art was. We got our full collection in less than a week's worth of time and I cannot express how happy my heart feels looking at them. Now I just need to think of another reason to hire her again!

eautiful and confident in front of the camera. When I got engaged two short months later, she was one of the first vendor choices that seemed like a no-brainer, and let me tell you, she did not disappoint! The level of care and personalization that she gives to each and every couple is just one of the many things that puts her a step above the rest. My husband and I moved to Florida in June of 2018 and Kir worked with us to have our engagement shoot in our new town! The pictures were breath-taking and the entire experience was easy, fun and stress-free! Throughout the rest of the wedding, Kir was my go-to for questions, concerns, helping me pick my wedding shoe, you name it - she was ready and willing to help me weave my way though it all. Wedding day, I did not truly feel like it was all happening until she showed up. She is such a calming presence and I trust her so completely, it made wedding day that much more amazing knowing that it was all being captured by the best! We gave up a videographer to try and stay on budget but honestly, I didn't miss it even for a second. Kir's work speaks a thousand words, and then some. I would never trade all of the beautiful images I have - and I mean ALL - and in RECORD time! She is everything you could ever want wrapped up into the cutest bow! I can say confidently say that Kir is not just a wedding day vendor, she is a call-when-you're-in-town-grab-a-bite-friend! Seriously!! Grab her while she is still available - or consider changing your date :) We love you Kir! xoxo - Lauren + Zach

pleasure to work with. So laidback and fun too. Choose Kir!! You will not be sorry!