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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: January 2009

2009 ING Miami Marathon

Location(s) :: Miami, FL
Date(s) :: January 25, 2009
Had the awesome opportunity to shoot for ING and the 2009 ING Miami Marathon. Personally, I’m not a fan of running and didn’t know why one would put themselves through 13.1/26.2 miles of pavement… until now. In just the few hours of shooting, I was able...

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Time in the Sun

Location(s) :: South Beach, Miami, FL
Date(s) :: January 23-25, 2009
Had a great time in Miami getting some sun on the beach, drinking mojitos, having a nice cigar, grabbing some cuban food at David’s cafe, and shooting a marathon. Only a quick 2-hour flight and I’m back to reality and the wintry 30s.
Here’s to reminiscing...

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South Beach + more

Location(s) :: National Hotel, South Beach
Date(s) :: January 23, 2009
The weekend has come. Gotta love the beautiful weather and people down here. The accommodations at the National Hotel are ridiculous as are the poolside cabanas. Just finished a ridiculous meal next door at the Blue Door Restaurant in the Delano Hotel. ...

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Inauguration Weekend – Second Edition

Location(s) :: National Mall, Washington, DC
Date(s) :: January 20, 2009
Second edition! Here’s the continuation of my earlier post. So glad to have met everyone on that day and listen to a bit about their stories of why they came out. What’s your inauguration day story?

7:30 AM :: I ran into some...

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Inauguration Weekend – First Edition

Location(s) :: National Mall, Washington, DC
Date(s) :: January 20, 2009
I couldnt miss this opportunity to go experience an inauguration in my own backyard. For some, it was more than an inauguration. It was a celebration… a family moment… a realization of a dream… a time for change… renewal of hope. For me,...

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