About

Hi, I'm Timothy.
I photograph
love stories.

I've been serving as a photographer since the year 2000, and I still get butterflies on wedding mornings. That feeling — the anticipation, the joy, the weight of the moment — is exactly why I do this work.

I'm based in Houston, Texas but I'll follow a love story anywhere. My style is warm, candid, and unhurried — I want your photos to feel like a memory, not a photoshoot.

Timothy Kirk, photographer at Personalized Photography

1000+

Weddings captured

26+

Years of experience

12

Countries traveled

100%

Five-star reviews

Sarah photographing a wedding

My Story

It started with a borrowed camera and a best friend's wedding.

I picked up my first camera at 19 to photograph a friend's backyard wedding. The images weren't technically perfect, but they were honest — and everyone cried when they saw them. That was it for me.

I spent the next few years assisting established photographers, studying light obsessively, and slowly building a style that felt like mine: warm, documentary, and deeply personal.

Today I've had the privilege of photographing over 200 weddings, from intimate elopements in the mountains to grand ballroom celebrations in the city. Every single one has taught me something new about people, about light, and about what it means to truly witness a moment.

How I Work

What I believe about photography

Presence over perfection

I'm not chasing the perfect pose. I'm watching for the real moment — the nervous laugh, the quiet tear, the look that says everything.

Light as a love language

Golden hour, soft window light, the glow of candles at a reception — I build my sessions around the kind of light that makes people look and feel beautiful.

Craft that lasts

Every image is carefully edited by hand. No presets slapped on in bulk — just thoughtful, consistent work that holds up for decades.

Available worldwide

Based in Chicago, available everywhere. I've photographed weddings across the US, Europe, and beyond — and I genuinely love to travel for love stories.

Behind the Lens

A few things you should know about me.

  • I cry at almost every wedding. I've made peace with it.
  • I shoot with Sony mirrorless cameras and a set of prime lenses I treat like family.
  • I'm obsessed with golden hour — I'll always nudge your timeline to catch it.
  • I edit every single image myself. No outsourcing, no batch presets.
  • When I'm not shooting, I'm hiking, cooking elaborate meals, or rewatching old films for the cinematography.
Sarah editing photos in her studio

Let's Connect

I'd love to hear your story.

Whether you're newly engaged, planning a family session, or just curious — my inbox is always open.