Kir2Ben Reviews
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Molly Sent on 07/08/2026The BEST Photographer!
Kir is the most talented, enthusiastic and hard working photographer I have ever met and I am lucky enough to call her my wedding photographer. As someone who does not like to be in front of the camera, she made me feel extremely comfortable and the outcome was AMAZING! I wish I could relive my wedding day over and over but so happy I will have my wedding photos to cherish forever! Everyone should hire Kir as their wedding photographer!! -
Lea Sent on 03/24/2026
Truly Unforgettable Photos and Experience
I honestly can’t say enough good things about Kir. Kir captured my surprise proposal and from the very beginning, she brought such an amazing energy that immediately put me at ease. My fiancee and I always feel so awkward taking pics, but she made the whole experience feel natural and fun.
She was incredibly professional throughout the entire process, but also so warm and kind during and after the special day. She's just so sweet. That balance of professionalism and sweetness is rare, and she absolutely nailed it.
The pics COMPLETELY exceeded my expectations. The quality of them are unreal.
Even after everything was done, she’s been super responsive and helpful with any follow-up questions we had, the turn around time of receiving the pics was so fast.
If you’re even thinking about booking her, do it. You won’t regret it. I am still smiling at these pics days after. -
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Meghan Sent on 12/03/2025Kir is the greatest!
We are obsessed! Kir is seriously the GREATEST!
Working with Kir and her team was truly a dream come true. Here’s why we loved them:
The Art: Kir captured every special moment of our wedding in such a beautiful way. Every photo is truly a gift that we will treasure forever. She's a true artist!
The Experience: Kir is LOVELY to work with and made us feel comfortable and relaxed from day one.
The Speed: She turned around our entire gallery at the speed of lightning, which was so appreciated!
Kir was the first person we reached out to after getting engaged and can't believe our luck that we got to work with her. Our wedding would not have been such a success without Kir!!! Could not more highly recommend her if we tried. -
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Jaime Sent on 07/16/2025The best!
HIRE KIR - it will be the best decision you make while wedding planning. My husband and I can't thank Kir enough. She photographed our proposal, additional engagement photos, and our wedding (more than 2000 photos!). Every single photo she's taken for us could be framed and put on our wall. Kir is an incredibly talented photographer, support system, and natural leader wrapped into one. She makes everyone in front of the camera feel so comfortable and it shows in her images.
During our wedding day, Kir and her team seamlessly led our large bridal party and family groups through multiple location changes. Everyone came to us after the wedding gushing about how incredible the photography team was at leading everyone through the day and making it run so smoothly.
I have so many stories I could tell about Kir but one of my favorites is from our engagement shoot at the Jefferson Memorial. We went at sunrise so there would be less of a crowd and good lighting. As we got there we were surprised to see a lot of people in uniforms along with dogs and drums gathering around and lining up on the steps of the monument. It turned out that the Army Old Guard was also having a photo session there that morning. Kir calmly worked around the increasingly large group to take photos around the monument, you would never know there were 200+ other people gathering around that morning. As we were taking our final photos in front of the monument, the Old Guard asked if we wanted to join them for a photo - we shared a laugh, connected with each other, and now have a large group photo all together. Kir's professionalism and attitude really shone that day.
It has been an honor to have Kir capture so many beautiful memories for us. -
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Jarett Sent on 07/09/2025
MUST book!
Ker is 10/10. We used her to capture our engagement and she made the moment so memorable and calm in what was such a happy and overwhelming experience! We had just met her and she felt like a friend, making us forget we were even taking photos. Her edits are timeless. She gives direction in a way that hypes you up and makes you feel like your best. You HAVE to book Ker! -
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Rachael Sent on 06/23/2025KIR- she is amazing!!
Wow wow wow wow wow. In the DMV area, there are a lot of very talented photographers, but Kir is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!! I was recommended to her from some friends and family, and when I saw her photos I was blown away. Her timeless style is exactly what we were looking for, and we knew that she would capture memories for Eric and I for a lifetime. Along with being a talented photographer, she’s just the coolest human who was a perfect addition to our wedding day and made us feel so comfortable as we had no idea what we were doing. She is calming in nature and when needed, she steps up and provides direction for how to pose while in other instances she captures the real candid moments of the day. She is very clear and fair with pricing and if you are on the fence please book your wedding day with her ASAP!!!! -
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Susan Sent on 05/13/2025Abby Is Fantastic
Abby Lindsey from Kir 2 Ben was absolutely wonderful for the engagement and wedding photos. The shots are beautiful. More importantly, she was a calm, kind, competent presence all night. She even helped pin the bustle that fell apart multiple times. What a gem! -
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Elizabeth Sent on 10/06/2024We'd give 10 stars if we could
Kir is the best there is. On top of being an incredible photographer, her warmth, humor, and professionalism are unmatched. Whenever we would tell another wedding vendor that we were working with Kir, they would immediately gush to us about how much they loved her, and it's not hard to see why. My husband and I are somewhat camera shy, but Kir instantly made us feel comfortable and gave us lots of helpful suggestions and tips. She skillfully kept our wedding day running on schedule without missing a beat and has a great eye for details. Her style is a perfect mix of timeless elegance and trendy glamor. The cherry on top is that she sent us sneak peak photos the morning after our wedding and our entire gallery less than a week later. We cannot stop looking through it to relive the joy and magic of our special day and feel so lucky that she captured it for us. We wholeheartedly recommend working with her! -
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Julia Sent on 07/31/2024Wonderful engagement photos!
Kir did a great job with our engagement photo session. We had some personal conflicts pop up and she was super easy to reschedule with. She was also so great about incorporating our pup into the photos which we appreciated a ton. Love the photos, highly recommend. -
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Marilyn Sent on 06/21/2024Highly recommend!!!
We love our engagement photos taken by Kir, and the process was fun! She directed us while also letting us relax and be ourselves. The photos are authentic and beautiful. -
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Hannah Sent on 06/20/2024You can't find better than Kir!
Hiring Kir was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! She was always prompt with responses, easy to communicate with, understood my vision, and made the whole process easy! When we first talked to discuss my wedding, she went above and beyond with helpful tips and information. When you see Kir in action, you understand fully that she is a true professional. While her photos speak for themselves, what they don't show is how great Kir is as a person. Every guest at our wedding commented on how wonderful she was. HIRING KIR IS A MUST! -
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Amy G. Sent on 06/19/2024More than a photographer
Kir's photography package goes far beyond the expected job description.
She packed my wedding day bag during the frenzy of getting ready, helped my husband to tie his bowtie, and made our wedding day all the more fun.
Kir is a Swiss army knife photographer, shooting high-quality and high-resolution photographs on her fancy camera, capturing sweet candid video moments on her phone, and snapping creative photos on her film camera as well. All the while, she managed to float around our ceremony and reception without feeling the least bit intrusive (not that Kir could ever intrude, she's a blast to work with).
We are blown away and thrilled by the wedding gallery she delivered for us, and we cannot wait to frame her photos all over our home.
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Emma Sent on 06/14/2024Kir is the best!
Kir is a fantastic photographer and is so nice and fun! She joined us for our rehearsal and our wedding day and we were thrilled with the photos. We also had so much fun with her -
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Casey Sent on 05/05/2024Highly recommend
Kir was THE best photographer we could have asked for on our special day. She was extremely organized, fun to work with, and delivered an amazing product so quickly (which is beyond amazing when you're an antsy bride excited to see your photos!). Not only was Kir helpful in answering any/all questions throughout the planning process, but she REALLY showed up for us on the wedding day. She knows how to direct and keep things moving smoothly, and she went above her job description to ensure we had the best day possible. I also really appreciate how consistent our photos are with what Kir's social media shows (I was obsessed with her instagram and really wanted photos like the ones I saw there). I feel like I got exactly what I was hoping for in terms of style/look of the photos that I'll be looking at forever ❤️ -
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Jackson Sent on 04/13/2024Couldn't have been better!
Kir got such a great variety of shots of us in just an hour! Our session was fun and she got the pictures back to us faster than I ever imagined! Could not recommend enough! -
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Elizabeth Sent on 11/25/2023Obsessed With Kir and Our Photos!
Booking Kir will be the best decision you make for your wedding day!
I’ll be honest, I knew I wanted to book Kir before I was even engaged. I fell in love with her style and entire Instagram persona. After our first consult, I knew I had made the right choice. Kir was so knowledgeable, outgoing, and easy to talk to.
Kir was previously a teacher and you can tell. She knows how to wrangle a large bridal party, she keeps everything moving, makes portraits fun, and is wildly efficient. Our bridal party still raves about her.
Kir also listens to what you want for your day and delivers. For example, I told her I wanted to enjoy as much of cocktail hour as possible and she was lightening fast snapping the photos we wanted.
I also appreciated Kir’s expertise with posing. I’ve never had professional photos taken and I don’t consider myself a natural in front of the camera. Kir helped position us for photos and gave very easy to follow instructions. It totally took the pressure off!
Lastly, the photos far exceeded our (high) expectations. With how fast Kir works, it’s amazing how stunning and unique her images are. I’ve looked at so many photos and thought: “When and how did she take these?!” We’ve received so many compliments on our gallery. We’ll truly cherish the photos she took forever!! -
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Karen Sent on 11/19/2023Kir is an absolute GEM!
If I could give her more than 5 stars I would! Hiring Kir was the best decision we made in all of our wedding planning. We have worked with other photographers in the past and never felt so comfortable than we have with Kir. She doesn't just shoot great pictures, she's a true artist. Kir helped us navigate where to take our engagement and wedding photos and they turned out absolutely stunning. I would recommend Kir to every single person I meet! -
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Lindsey Sent on 11/08/2023Kir was everything everywhere all at once
Hiring Kir was the best decision we made about our small, non-traditional wedding day. My husband and I planned a wedding two months after our engagement and I was worried about getting a wedding photographer who wouldn’t just take photos for us, but whose personal style would give us aesthetically pleasing photos. We didn’t have time to do a lot of the aesthetic details that traditional weddings have so photography felt even more important. And Kir delivered – our wedding (and engagement!) photos are stunning. She went above and beyond to get all the requested shots and many more – playing off the fall foliage and the light at our mid-day wedding.
Beyond the actual photos, Kir dealt with everything we threw at her. Notably, we had a complex ceremony venue (a garden with visual obstructions and our friends and family sitting/standing in the aisle which left little room for her to move around) and a similarly cramped restaurant reception venue. But Kir was everything everywhere all at once – we ended up with so many photos that I hadn’t even known she’d taken. At the reception, I had no less than 5 people – all friends who’d already gotten married - tell me how impressed they were with our photographer.
Kir is professional, detail-oriented, and she will give you her advice if you’ve gone astray. Our first point of contact was an email response with a suggested outline of the day - this was so helpful to me planning a wedding two months in advance without a planner. Getting that email was the moment I knew we could pull it off. She continued to offer advice on number of photos, timing, etc to make sure we still had time for candids and other aspects of the day. She also arrived 30 minutes early on wedding morning and got us our photos the day after our wedding!
I haven’t even mentioned her warmth and kindness – she is exactly the person you want with you on your wedding day. And do an engagement shoot – it’s amazing practice and photos to have! -
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Keegan Sent on 10/18/2023Kir Is the Best!!
I can't possibly put into words how great our experience with Kir was, but I will try. If my words don't suffice, the photos attached to this review will certainly do the talking.
Kir's communication, adaptability, and direction really showed how special our engagement was through photos. Kir was amazing from the start, providing specific directions on the when and where of the proposal. After the proposal, Kir's instructions allowed us to capture the beauty and love of our moment to a degree that neither of us would have expected. With Kir, you don't have a bad side.
I wholeheartedly recommend Kir and I can't wait to hopefully work with her again in the future! -
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Megan Sent on 09/19/2023Best photographer ever
Kir was truly the most incredible photographer! She was so well organized, kind, and captured our day perfectly. It's been a year since she captured our special day, and I am still in awe over the beautiful pictures. -
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Grant Sent on 07/18/2023We love Kir!
Kir is the absolute best photographer we could have ever asked for! She went above and beyond throughout the engagement shoot, wedding planning, and of course on the day of, making us feel incredibly comfortable and relaxed on our wedding day. She was a rockstar when it came to posing us (and all family/friends/guests), capturing the small and big moments, coordinating people, locations, shot list requests, all while maintaining an incredibly positive and fun attitude. Both of us had never been photographed professionally before our engagement shoot and admittedly were quite nervous for it, but we left feeling like models and incredibly confident in her ability to deliver spectacular wedding photos. She promised a quick turnaround and she certainly delivered – we woke up to 90+ sneak peak photos the morning after our wedding and the full album just a few weeks later. If we could give Kir 100 stars, it still wouldn’t be enough. If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with Kir, we can’t recommend it enough! -
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Kayla Sent on 07/16/2023The Best Wedding Photographer Ever!
Look no further- Kir is your girl! I chose Kir as our wedding photographer at least a year before we got engaged… I came across her profile online and fell in love with her light and airy style and the fact that she photographed brides with a similar vibe to my own. I emailed Kir the day after we got engaged and officially booked her the moment I could. From the first email she made us feel welcomed and excited for the big day! What we loved most was that she was very transparent on her services and prices so we could plan accordingly right from the get-go. Throughout the process Kir was easy to communicate with (even when a spring snow storm changed our engagement photo plans at the last minute) and delivered our photos within DAYS! Once we looked through the engagement photos we were positive we chose our first vendor correctly. Leading up to the wedding day Kir helped make sure the timeline and photo list made sense with a quick email and phone call, and I know she would have helped even more if I had any questions.
Now, the wedding day is where Kir truly shined. She was professional, personable, and not afraid to take charge! All of our guests commended her work ethic before even seeing any of the photos. Kir will pay attention to the big details, like making sure your veil and hair are perfect in every shot, and the small things, like ensuring everyone’s hair ties are off their wrists. She somehow remembered all of my family members’ and bridesmaids’ names (?!?!) and called them off quickly to get through the portraits seamlessly. She made sure she got all of the “necessary” shots, and about 1300 more on top of it! We got sneak peaks the NIGHT OF which was so fun to look at as I fell asleep, and the next morning with our guests at breakfast. Our entire gallery was delivered so quickly and I am still trying to narrow down which ones to print for our living room wall, months later, because there are just too many good ones. I’m so glad to know Kir as an amazing photographer and a possible long lost sister. Our home is covered in Kir2ben photos and I am hopeful for another session someday in the future to add to the collection! -
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Kelli Sent on 06/24/2023
Wedding Photographer of my dreams!!!!
Hiring Kir (and team) for our wedding was without a doubt the easiest and best decision we made. She was able to capture not only the classic photos we will cherish forever, but also the more candid shots that brought us right back to that exact moment and made us feel the same emotions we felt on our wedding day. She could not have been easier to work with and genuinely cares about making sure she captures your day the way you want it to be captured. She is also the BEST hype-woman and director and made us feel insanely comfortable in front of the camera. Book her immediately, you will not regret it!!! -
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Nate Sent on 06/19/2023Stunning Photos, A True Partner
Not only are Kir's photos absolutely incredible, but she is an incredible partner in both the planning process and on the day of the wedding. She is a timeline expert, managed families and wedding party members to make sure everything got shot on time (and we didn't miss any part of our big day!), and took just beautiful, stunning, AMAZING photos that we will treasure forever. Plus, we got our photos back very quickly--including a set of sneak peeks by 2am the very night of our wedding! We cannot recommend her highly enough. -
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Kelly Sent on 06/18/2023Engagement pictures
Kir was amazing and made us so at ease. She helped us with poses and made us laugh throughout the session. Her turn around time is great too! We love our photos! -
Niki Sent on 06/07/2023
Kir2Ben Rave Review!!
10/10!!! Kir had the best attitude and an incredible amount of spunk, she 100% is to credit towards our flawless photos! Every single person in the wedding party was raving about Kir! She made each person feel super confident during pictures and was just an overall blast to have around!! You spend sooo much time with the photographer during your wedding you must feel comfortable with them and be able to vibe with them & Kir is definitely that!! & not to mention the photos she takes are flawless!! Would re-use again & again!! Had our sneak peeks to us less than 12 HOURS after our wedding & the full gallery to us in 2 weeks!! -
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Kristen Sent on 05/03/2023
Kir for president
You need Kir. I cannot stress this enough. We were so nervous and she put us at ease immeadiately. She kept everything moving so effortlessly and made it all so, so fun. Our photos are to die for. -
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Zebulnessa Sent on 11/26/2022
Must have vendor
This review has been long overdue. I am a huge believer that photos are THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR WEDDING other than getting married to your partner. My partner and I got married last year November 2021 in DC. I had been stalking out photographers in DC for a little while and given it was still COVID struggled to find someone who was willing to just do photos in my big poofy dress. My partner and I decided because we have immune compromised individuals, we would just have a zoom ceremony instead of a full out party. The only problem was I had already bought my very expensive wedding dress. Since I had my dress I really wanted to take photos in it. I messaged Kir and she wrote back fairly quickly, I want to say within 2 days. Also I did originally reach out on a weekday and not a weekend. Anyways, Kir wrote back and she said she was available on the Monday and that she had an elopement package that would fit my budget. I cried, didn't think I would be the one to cry but I did because I was thrilled to find someone that I not only love her work but was within my budget. I did do an engagement session with Kir as well. My partner is NOT a photo guy, he hates having his photo taken, but he did it because he knows I love photos. We are not by any way those instagram couples that take photos all the time that know exactly which side is their best side or know how to pose. Kir gave us directions that were easy to follow which helped ALOT. Also, the day of my elopement photos my florist called and said that she was very sick and that she wouldn't be able to get the flowers to me on time. She offered me a refund which I took and told Kir that there were no flowers. She made a call and low and behold her florist friend was able to put something together and bring it by. I may not have gotten the party that I wanted but I did get the photos that I absolutely LOVE. I love them soooo much that I asked Kir if she also did lifestyles so she could take our baby announcement photos. I cannot say it enough, Kir is worth EVERY PENNY you spend. The photos came out amazing, she is extremely nice and provides directions for the couples who have no clue how to pose. I didn't post our elopement photos because we do plan on having an anniversary party in a few years and I plan to wear the dress. -
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Ryann Sent on 11/16/2022I wish I could shout it for the world to hear, KIR IS THE BEST!!!
I first saw Kir’s work back in 2017. She photographed the wedding of a mutual friend and I knew immediately that no matter who I married Kir would photograph our wedding one day. In 2018, I creepily messaged her that I would plan my whole wedding around her being my photographer. And fast forward to 2021, Kir was the first vendor I booked. Kir is way more than a vendor to us though she has become a good friend. Her personality shines through every single photo she takes, she is truly one of a kind. She has an eye for details and makes every moment so much fun. Our cheeks were hurting after our engagement shoot and not because it was a freezing cold November morning but because of how hard Kir made us laugh. I swear Kir is secretly a magician because on top of taking on 184758274+ clients & other commitments each year she delivers photos faster than any photographer I have ever heard of. Rest assured her speed absolutely does not compromise the quality of her work. Kir is a best in class photographer! Kir spent an ample amount of time understanding the vibe of our wedding, she provided advice & suggestions, and made sure we felt fully ready for the big day. Photographing our wedding was no small feat, we had two venues, 14 bridesmaids, 11 groomsmen, a 224 person wedding, and a million details to capture. Kir CRUSHED it! She kept everyone in line and on schedule all while making our day the best day EVER. I look at her incredible work every single day and I feel so lucky knowing that we will have these photos forever to remind us how perfect our day was and how precious our love is. Kir did that. If you are shopping around trying to find the perfect photographer, seriously look no more. Kir is a top notch person and a top notch photographer. I wish I could shout it for the world to hear, KIR IS THE BEST!!! -
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Dana Sent on 10/25/2022
Best investment we made for our wedding!
Kir's work speaks for itself, but once we got on the phone I just knew she was a great match - confident, friendly and so easy to chat with. You spend SO much time with your photographer on your wedding day and totally feed off their energy so you have to love both their work and their vibe. Our engagement shoot was easy to schedule and Kir was so great in suggesting locations. Then for our wedding, she knew how disappointed I was that we ended up with a rainy weekend so she went above and beyond to proactively work with our wedding planner and came up with a unique and creative idea to bring a backdrop. When she first asked me about it, I didn't totally see the vision but knew I could trust her and her expertise. And thank goodness because the photos turned out AMAZING! Plus the experience truly made us feel one-of-a-kind on our big day. Overall, from the minute Kir got onsite, she just really hyped us up and made me feel so beautiful and relaxed. She got us sneaks in under 24 hours and the entire album in less than a month - which is just unreal. Photographs are one of the only things you physically walk away with after your wedding so I knew I wanted to invest in a great photographer and would hire Kir a million times again if I could. -
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Claire Sent on 10/17/2022Hire Kir for all your wedding/engagement photog needs!
Kir went above and beyond to capture beautiful moments from our wedding day. She was kind, fun, extremely efficient, and kept us on schedule though timing was tight. I cannot recommend her enough and we are OBSESSED with our photo gallery + film shots. -
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Lita Sent on 09/29/2022Best photographer ever!
We knew Kir would be the right photographer for us since Day 1. She immediately got to know us on the phone call and she was already understanding our vibe as a couple. We had a large group of people and she knew how to make them listen and get into position all day long. She is a rockstar and she knows how to run a wedding from start to finish. She also sent us photos at 2:30 the night of the wedding! We love Kir so much and would highly recommend her to anyone! -
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Julianna Sent on 08/31/2022
The Best Photographer, EVER!
Prior to planning my wedding I had admired Kir’s work from afar, itching for the day I could hire her to be my wedding photographer. Not only did she exceed all expectations, but she made the whole process incredibly seamless, fun, and exciting! Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but knowing I had Kir and her team to capture the day always put my mind at ease. Cut to wedding day, Kir’s professionalism, energy, and personality truly impressed our friends and family. When I say EVERYONE, I really mean EVERYONE was gushing about her! She made everyone feel so special. Booking Kir was the best decision I made during the planning process (besides marrying my husband :) ) Kir- you are so talented, no words can describe how thankful we are to have worked with you! THANK YOU, THANK YOU! We love you, “no notes”! -
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Andreea Sent on 08/23/2022
Highly recommend!
We worked with Kir for our engagement photos and could not have been happier. She made us feel so comfortable and at ease during the process. The photos came out even more beautiful than expected. Highly recommend! -
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Jess Sent on 08/19/2022Kir is amazing!
Kir was an absolute dream to work with!! She is so professional and her photos turned out INCREDIBLE! We absolutely love her and can't wait until we have another occasion so we can work with her again!! -
Rob Sent on 08/03/2022
Best Vendor We Hired
Kir is the photographer every couple envisions capturing the most special moment of their lives. Kir's knowledge, kindness, creativity, humor, and eye for detail ensured our wedding photos were nothing but perfection and beauty. The photos showed our personalities, beauty, and the emotions (love, excitement, etc.) of our wedding as timeless snapshots in history. As Kir shot our wedding, our parents, wedding party, and guests commented all night long on how "we picked the best photographer" and how "easy and fun" Kir made taking photos. Kir shot our wedding on a Friday and by Saturday afternoon, we had a gallery full of sneak peaks--the photos were breath taking. Not even 15 days later, we had our fully gallery with hundreds of photos that our families cannot wait to print and frame, commenting on how "hard it will be to pick our favorites" as they are all stunning photos. Thank you Kir for an amazing day and wedding photo experience! -
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Rachael Sent on 07/31/2022Absolutely cannot recommend highly enough
Kir was one of the best parts of my entire wedding process. From our first intro call, I knew she was THE photographer for the most important day in our lives. She is everything that is critical in a wedding photographer and then some. She is professional, 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! -
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Alina Sent on 07/20/2022Intimate, love and laughter!
Kir was amazing! From the very beginning to the very end, she was on it! Directing not only myself and my husband, but also our wedding party. We are an awkward bunch, but Kir was great with helping us out to make us look good in each photos. My 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! -
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Victoria Sent on 06/21/2022Excellent Experience!
We highly recommend working with Kir! My husband and I met Kir at the Lincoln Memorial for an hour-long photo session following our civil marriage ceremony in DC. We’re planning a larger wedding celebration next year with our family and friends, 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! -
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Pj Harris Sent on 06/02/2022Best photographer ever!
Photos are such an important part of every wedding. The day can go by so fast, but the photos will last a lifetime. Kir not only did a phenomenal job of capturing the essence of our perfect day, but she made it all so much fun!
Kir’s experience 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. -
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Alexandra Sent on 05/17/2022Best wedding pictures I've ever seen!
We hired Kir for engagement pictures and wedding photography for our April 2022 wedding, and I'm not kidding when I say it was the best money we spent on our whole wedding. Kir is incredibly talented, and the photos she takes are like works of art. She managed to capture every special moment from our big day, and did so in a way that perfectly reflected our personalities and style. I've had multiple people tell me they are the best wedding photos they've ever seen, and I agree! She even got a few shots on 35mm film, which turned out very coolly. Plus, she was wonderful to work with-- kind, funny, and upbeat, while still being direct enough to get every shot. I cannot recommend her highly enough! -
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Robert Sent on 05/05/2022
Brilliant!
Take it from my now fiance, her friends, my family and everyone/everywhere we show these pictures to, "You made the right choice." Im happy to say i did. Kir is friendly, highly professional with all the grace and skill, and she knows how to capture what you didnt even realize she could. Our happiness and love is in every picture and it helps that each picture looks brilliant! -
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Grace Sent on 04/28/2022Fun and efficient photographer - Engagement Photos
Kir is exactly the photographer you want to capture your special moments. My fiancé knew she was the best fit to photograph our engagement when she started offering up suggestions to improve his proposal plan. She knew the best spots to get the 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. -
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Eva G. Sent on 03/24/2022Amazing engagement shoot!
We reached out to Kir for one of her cherry blossom sessions and we are still gushing over the pictures along with all our friends and family! She made the process extremely smooth and we were in and out within an hour with an amazing album of so many different pictures. We even decided to throw our giant Bernese mountain dog into the mix for a few photos and she knew just how to get our dog to pose too! My fiance and I had never done any type of photoshoot before but Kir knew how to instruct us and get the best photos. I will definitely recommend her to friends and other people in the DMV area! -
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Caroline Sent on 03/05/2022Kir? Yes, yes and yes.
Few words can describe our elopement and location but Kir’s photography captured everything. She instantly felt like a friend I’d known for years and makes you feel at home in-front of the camera. Her professionalism, kindness and personal touch 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. -
Jenny Sent on 11/25/2021
Hire Kir Immediately!
I am beyond thrilled by our choice of photographer for our special day this September. I saw Kir’s photos when we were touring a venue, and immediately fell in love with her style. When I first reached out to her, she was approachable and fun, 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! -
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Kelsey Sent on 10/08/2021Kir2Ben: the best photographer in the DMV (and quite possibly the whole world)
Stop looking for the perfect photographer, you just found her!
Kir is an absolute DREAM to work with! It was so important to me to know that my vendors were top notch 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! -
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Natasha Sent on 09/18/2021Kir was fantastic from the start, her knowledge with light and poses and helping us with the design of the flower bouquet.
Our experience was phenomenal Kir helped us stay happy & relaxed and rolled with things seamlessly, we did a 2 hour shoot with 2 locations. Kir also provided us the HMUA & a beautiful bouquet. -
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Amanda Sent on 08/28/2021Look no further, you've found your perfect photographer!
Kir is without a doubt the best photographer, friend, and teammate you want on your wedding day. We first hired Kir in the summer of 2019 to do our engagement photos - we immediately knew after meeting her and seeing the perfect sunrise photos 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! -
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Nicole Sent on 08/19/2021What photographer dreams are made of
Kir is without question an absolute dream of a photographer. She strikes the perfect balance of professional and friendly (which sounds simple, but is honestly quite elusive). She is clearly so experienced at what she does, sharing a guidebook 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!! -
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Catherine Sent on 08/02/2021
Stop searching! Kir is an absolute dream!
If you are searching for a photographer than search no more. Kir WILL make all your photo dreams come true. She will capture your unique love story and her photos will take you back in time to relive your magical day! I have been working with Kir 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. We are overwhelmed (in the best way possible) with what photos we will choose to print! So basically what I am trying to say is - HIRE KIR2BEN!!!!!! -
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Caitlin Sent on 07/25/2021
Best Photographer in the DMV!
Kir was fantastic from the start. Very responsive to emails, helping us with ideas and locations, and she even went out of her way to check out a shoot location prior to our engagement photos. During the shoot, she made us feel comfortable and 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! -
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Veronica Sent on 07/12/2021Amazing photos!
Katie captured our special day at a winery in Leesburg and we are absolutely blown away by the collection of photos we now have. She is incredibly easy-going, while also making sure we moved the timeline along at a good pace and captured each special moment. We highly recommend working with Kir2Ben, and hope to work with Katie again whenever our next big moment will be! -
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Lori Sent on 06/04/2021Amazing & stunning
Every part of working with Kir from the beginning consultation through to reviewing/downloading photos was an absolute pleasure. Kir has has a sparkling and engaging personality, and you can confidently know she will capture your day with stunning ability. She is a cut above!! -
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Pheabe Sent on 06/04/2021Incredible, would not have chosen anyone else
We are so thankful for Kir! She beautifully captured our big day and was the best coordinator with shuffling our families around for the best pictures. She knows the DC area and was perfect for our DC War Memorial wedding. -
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James Sent on 05/27/2021Kir is the BEST!!
After seven years and roughly 3 pictures together, it’s safe to say that my fiancée and I had no idea what we signed up for when we booked an engagement session with Kir. Not only is she uniquely gifted at photography, but she’s incredibly friendly and helpful. She made us feel so comfortable and helped capture memories that we’ll cherish forever! -
Caroline Sent on 05/24/2021
Hire Kir!!
If you're reading this post and looking for a photographer, HIRE KIR!!! We just got our photos from our 4/24/21 wedding and I'm speechless. She is insanely talented and the photos are better than I could have ever imagined. It's amazing reliving 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. -
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Colleen Sent on 04/20/2021Expert photographer and kind soul!
Kir is an amazing photographer! She really knows her lighting, framing, and what poses will work. We did a sunrise shoot and Kir's positivity woke us up and made us feel comfortable right away. She is super sweet, flexible, and easy to communicate with - I highly recommend her! Thank you again, Kir! -
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Cecilia Sent on 04/03/2021Kir2Ben made the process easy and the pictures magical!
This was the best experience I've had with a photographer and the best quality of pictures. I dreamed of engagement photos with the DC Cherry Blossoms as a backdrop and Kir2Ben made my dreams come true. She was super flexible as we had to time the pictures with the blooms. She knew all the best picture spots which made the photo session super efficient. Best of all, the pictures turned out fantastic. Family and friends commented on how the pics looked like they were straight out of a magazine and magical. Would highly recommend Kir2Ben! -
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Kyle Sent on 03/29/2021
Dream proposal- top notch
Kir was absolutely so helpful & responsive in the weeks leading up to the proposal photos. Her knowledge, suggestions, and photo portfolio were top notch and helped make an easy decision when picking a photographer for the special moment. -
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Nicole Sent on 01/07/2021So impressed!
I was beyond impressed with our newborn photoshoot with Kir last month and could not be happier! Kir was an absolute pleasure to work with, as her prompt communication via email and flexibility in schedule was much appreciated especially during 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!
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