meet the photographer
Kira Thornton
Hi, thank you for checking out my website! I’m a portrait and event photographer based in coastal New Hampshire. I love capturing proposals, weddings, and family milestones.
“Our favorite photographer”
We have loved working with Kira! She photographed our engagement, wedding, and we plan to have her do maternity photos as well! She’s sweet, creative, easy-going and your whole family will fall in love with her. Having her at our wedding was just like having a dear friend there and it was an amazing experience. She captures the natural essence of the moment, and it doesn’t feel posed. The photos she’s done for us we will treasure forever, and we have them framed all over our house. Her pricing is very reasonable and definitely worth the investment!
-Mackenzie M
Kind Words
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
75+ 5.0 star reviews on Thumbtack
Event
Working with Kira was so great! I asked her to take photos during my daughter’s sip & see, and she went above and beyond. She took beautiful photos, both posed and candid, of all of my guests. And when I say beautiful, I mean BEAUTIFUL. Gorgeous portraits that I cannot wait to hang up around my home. She was very prompt with delivery as well; she sent a sneak peek that night and then the rest of the pictures less than a week later. I will definitely keep using Kira for our events!
★★★★★
Morgan Paige B.
Proposal
Kira was amazing at capturing our engagement! Not only did she take amazing photos but she recorded the moment as well. As we have showed our family and friends these moments they have had nothing but kind words to share.
★★★★★
Jake R.
Maternity
We had a lovely experience working with Kira. She took my vague and confused ideas and turned them into actual, stunning photographs that I’ll be very happy to have for perpetuity. I was extremely impressed with the photo quality, and the shoot was comfortable as well. Looking forward to working with Kira again.
★★★★★
Elise M.
Frequently asked questions
What if it rains?
If possible, we will reschedule. If the date is immovable we can try an indoor location or simply brave the rain and have your “Notebook” moment. I have some cute clear umbrellas ready to go!
Can I bring a second outfit?
Absolutely! I encourage it for engagement sessions and portrait sessions because it will help to diversify your album. I tote around a pop up changing tent for your privacy.
Do you provide the RAWs?
Not usually. Editing and processing the photos is an integral part of my work. The unedited photos are in RAW format, so they contain hidden range in the shadows and overblown highlights. If there’s something about the final photos you don’t like, please let me know so I can fix it!
What’s the turnaround time?
I like to send sneak peeks within 24 hours to keep the excitement alive! Then, depending on the session length, the final gallery will be sent within 2-4 weeks.
How are the photos delivered?
I send photos in an online gallery that lasts for one year. As soon as receiving this gallery, clients are expected to download the photos to their devices and back them up on a hard drive. I also encourage clients to print their photos through the gallery print shop!