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Seriously who has met another Kilen before? I am half Irish, half wedding wizard. You were probably expecting me to tell you I love capturing moments, going on an adventure and meeting new people who hopefully become friends. But for me, wedding films are much deeper than this. Three years ago I had a successful corporate job and was living a comfortable life. But the moment I started photographing couples, it quickly made me question my purpose and where I wanted to go.

Are whole lives we are conditioned to think that are passions are for after we clock out for work and can’t exist in our careers. But I wanted to change that. So, two years ago I took the crazy risk of starting my own business. Because telling a story with a camera allows me to bring incomparable value into your lives. While at the same time giving me a happiness I have never felt with anything else. Beyond whether its photos or a film we create together. Beyond the money and the little things I do to make it a great experience. I want to leave behind a story of your day that you and your family will cherish forever.

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Reviews of Kilen Murphy Films

Erica
Erica Sent on 03/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST photographer!

Kilen brings a vibe that is unbeatable for your wedding day. He captures authentic moments with the perfect amount of direction that leaves you with images for your wall, but also to put away in a scrapbook. Can't imagine any other photographer for our day, and I can't wait to see what he does in the video world.
Jill
Jill Sent on 12/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Kilen is a rockstar!

Use this man!!! His eye is impeccable and he’s so easy to work with!! Our wedding photos are amazing!!!
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Emily Sent on 11/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further. This guy is AMAZING!!

If you are looking for a wedding Photographer... look no further. SERIOUSLY, this is your guy. I couldn't reccomend Kilen any more! Since our first contact, he was nothing short of hilarious and personable. From our beautiful engagement video to our wedding day, he made our whole experience so much more magical than I could have ever dreamt! Even with things going astray with our wedding day timeline, Kilen helped calm my nerves and made us feel so relaxed. People at the wedding really enjoyed Kilen's presence and he really made a great impression on all of our family friends. He is like a bonus awesome friend at the wedding!!

Now.. let's talk about his photos he delivered to us..
MAGICAL! He has such a passionate and creative approach to his photography that it's no wonder the photos turned out so amazing! We feel genuinely so blessed we were given the opportunity to work with Kilen. Do yourself a favor and check this guy out! You HAVE to meet him!
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Courtney Sent on 04/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A complete experience from beginning to end!

As a fellow photographer being on the other side of the lens, I can honestly say Kilen is AMAZING! His energy and excitement before, during and after the shoot was contagious. This is not someone who is just taking some pictures for you. Working with him his a complete experience even before you SEE your images. During the shoot I felt completely myself, and not like I was posing or pretending. He captures genuine emotion, movement and will deliver some of the most stunning images you have ever seen yourself in!
Fayley
Fayley Sent on 03/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect choice

Kilen did a great job with our wedding photos. He was really good at directing us, our family and guests so we got all of the shots we wanted. Very upbeat attitude which makes taking photos a fun event instead of a task to get through on your big day. He had the photos to us in less then 30 days and we were so impressed by his talent and eye. Great guy and a job well done.
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Nate Sent on 03/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement Wedding Film

IN AWE: Kilen delivered us the incomparable gift of our wedding film!! ...and my wife and I can't thank him and recommend his work highly enough! Kilen was not only able to perfectly capture our personalities, but he also illuminated our extraordinary ceremony and the stunning setting of the Peter Iredale Ship Wreck, Battery Russell and surrounding forest. For our friends and family, he brought our special day to life and we're so grateful he made it possible to be able to share it with our loved ones...
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Dulce Sent on 03/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Engagement photos

Kilen is an artist! Our engagement photos turned out amazing, to say the least. He was energetic, easy-going and made the overall experience super fun! I definitely recommend him to capture your engagement and/or wedding!
Vanessa
Vanessa Sent on 11/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Book him while you can...

Kilen is a GEM of a photographer! He truly cares about your story and is honestly stoked to be part of it. He will start off as your photographer, but he will quickly become a friend! His ability to break down barriers and make you and your fiancé feel comfortable is his recipe for phenomenal photos that look and feel genuine. From a planning and organizational standpoint, Kilen sets aside time to make sure he captures your big day seamlessly—taking note of the moments that are most important to capture. Bottom line, we went into our wedding day fully trusting Kilen’s instincts and direction. Both our engagement and wedding photos truly captured my fiancé and I—we couldn’t be happier! Look no further, book Kilen now!
Ana Luisa
Ana L. Sent on 11/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating

all heart!

We chanced upon Kilen serendipitously and could not have been more grateful. It was clear from our first meeting that Kilen was special and truly cared about his work and the moments he captures. More importantly, Kilen is simply a genuine person and it was easy to trust him with our upcoming wedding. We had the most magical experience with him during our engagement shoot. We were able to feel an ironic solitude despite being in front of a camera and were in serious awe when we saw what Kilen was able to perceive behind his lens and ultimately capture in the photographs. He truly has a gift and an eye for the moment with a unique ability to translate a felt sense of that moment in his photos. By the time our wedding came around, Kilen was like an old friend and blended in seamlessly. Our photos were delivered promptly, thoughtfully, and with the same awe-inspiring quality as our engagement photos and we will forever be grateful that Kilen was a part of and able to memorialize such a precious and sacred time for us. We cannot recommend him enough.
Monique
Monique Sent on 10/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have been any better

Liken was incredible! All of our interactions felt personal, comfortable and fun. He was extremely professional, enthusiastic, timely and really just a pleasure to work with. Everyone at the wedding also commented how much they loved him. On top of all that, our pictures turned out amazing and he finished them early! I highly, highly recommend Kilen!
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Dionne Kraus Photography Dionne Kraus Photography Wedding Photographers

Kilen is a fantastic photographer and an all around amazing person. He is equal parts professional and crazy talented. He has been amazing to work with and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

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