About Kurt Vinion — Prague Photographer

About Me

One of my most cherished possessions is a simple black-and-white photograph of my grandparents—they’re young, radiant, walking down a bustling American street in 1941, the weekend they secretly eloped. That quiet act of courage became our family’s most treasured heirloom, a reminder that real love often begins with a bold step into the unknown.

I believe every couple deserves images that carry that same timeless power—photographs that don’t just freeze a moment, but preserve the feeling of it forever. That’s why I approach every wedding and engagement with quiet reverence. These are the stories you’ll hand down to children and grandchildren, the ones that still make hearts skip a beat decades later.

My own journey started in photojournalism. I spent years traveling the world, telling stories through the lens for The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and other international publications. I was represented by Getty Images, WireImage, and Spectrum Pictures—experiences that taught me how to disappear into a moment and let truth unfold.

None of it would have happened without two extraordinary professors at Western Kentucky University: the late Jack Corn and David LaBelle. They didn’t just teach technique; they showed a generation of us what it means to see with honesty and heart. Their lessons still shape every frame I make.

Today, I live in Prague, sharing a peaceful life with three rescued cockatiels and a partner who encourages every creative spark. I’ve never chased online fame. What matters to me is real life—capturing genuine connection, quiet courage, and the kind of love that endures.

My passion remains simple: to create images that feel yours, not just for today, but for generations to come.

Capturing & Creating Timeless Keepsakes That Outlive Trends


Awards


1st Place Award, Best of Photojournalism, Magazine Feature Picture Story

1st Place Award, Best of Photojournalism, Magazine Feature

Czech Press Photo — various

WPJA World’s Top 100 Artistic Guild Photographer

KNPA Sports Photographer of the Year

Hearst Journalism Award


THE BEST AWARD

I was told by a woman who runs an orphanage in Ukraine that American couples were traveling there to adopt children after they had seen my reportage of their plight. Knowing that my reportages gave some of these children a new chance at life is priceless. It is the highlight of my photojournalism career. No award can top that!


EXHIBITIONS

New York City — Angel Orensanz Gallery 

Prague — Václav Špála Gallery (group show)

Prague — Manes Exhibition Hall (group show)

Louisville — various

COMPETITION JUDGE:

Press Photographers’ Association of Greater Los Angeles (2023)

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