Cham Kim is a Korean-American photographer based in Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his vibrant and colorful images of street scenes, landscapes, and portraits.
Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1985. He moved to the United States at the age of 10 and grew up in Los Angeles. As a child, he was fascinated by photography and began taking pictures with his father's camera. After graduating from high school, he attended the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena where he earned a degree in photography.
After college, Kim began working as a freelance photographer for various magazines and newspapers. His work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, and TIME Magazine. He has also exhibited his work at galleries around the world including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles and the International Center of Photography in New York City.
In addition to his commercial work, Kim has also created several personal projects that explore themes such as identity and culture. His most recent project is a series of photographs taken during his travels to South Korea which document the changing landscape of his homeland.
Kim's work has been recognized with numerous awards including the Lucie Award for Documentary Photography and the International Photography Award for Fine Art Photography. He continues to live and work in Los Angeles where he is currently working on new projects that explore themes of identity and culture through photography.