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Welcome to Paul Kim Photography!

Hello, and welcome to the home of Paul Kim Photography.  I am a lifestyle documentary photographer based out of the DC metro area and available for commissioned assignments stateside or abroad.

As for my approach, I look to merge the individual with their environmental elements such that an accurate portrayal of the individual may be captured.  I believe that using God-given natural light is glorious and uncomparable. And with all said elements in place, my ultimate purpose is to engage the person with the camera, and to re-engage them later through their inspiring photographs.  I have been a witness to much and these photographs are my testament to moments of love, triumph, individualism, and the beginnings of stories that never end. 

Take some time to explore the blogsite, view the moments seen through my vantage point, and marinate in the stories of the people I photograph.  And as you're here perusing, don't be a stranger and feel free to leave your thoughts via those comment boxes below. Thanks for visiting and enjoy!

Monthly Archives: October 2008

Pixie + Co.

Location(s) :: Irvine, CA
Date(s) :: October 16-22, 2008
I extended my vacation to hangout with my good friends Soo and Jimmy and to meet their new addition… Pixie.  So cute I could eat her.

The spot at Orange Hill was alive as usual, providing a great view of the OC and a backdrop for some...

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… More of Los Angeles.

Location(s) :: Los Angeles, Ktown, & Santa Monica
Date(s) :: October 16-22, 2008
Some final shots from my time in LA before heading down to Irvine. Cant beat the food in the City of Angels. Hope you’re not too hungry right now…
Union Station. Tacos Carne Asada (not pictured) + Sno cones + Street music.

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Los Angeles + More

Location(s) :: LA, Pasadena, & Irvine.
Date(s) :: October 16-22, 2008
After picking up the boys from LAX, our first pit stop was In-n-Out.  For someone who lived in SoCal for most of his life, Song couldnt figure out what every order at In-n-Out should be … Double-Double Animal Style.

So our friend Teddy mistook his hotel...

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Handmade Creatures

Just received my first handmade creature from my friend and designer Angela Lee (www.angelaylee.com). His name is Mak and just the first of many handmade creatures that I’ll be ordering from Ang.
In addition to the prints and books included for each baby session, I’ve decided to include one of these handmade creatures...

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Ellen & John – Wedding Session

Location(s) :: Pelham & Sleepyhollow, NY
Date(s) :: September 20, 2008
Church: Huguenot Memorial Church, Reception: James House Mansion, Portraits: Rockefeller State Park.
A couple weeks ago, Jeff Lau and I had the opportunity to second shoot for Wayne Yuan at Ellen and John’s wedding in upstate New York. It’s always great...

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