Kirk McKoy is an award-winning photographer and photojournalist based in Los Angeles, California. He has been capturing the beauty of the world through his lens for over 25 years.
Kirk was born in Los Angeles and grew up in a family of photographers. His father was a professional photographer and his mother was an amateur photographer. From a young age, Kirk was exposed to the art of photography and developed a passion for it.
Kirk attended the University of Southern California where he studied photography and journalism. After graduating, he began working as a freelance photographer for various publications including The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, National Geographic, and Time Magazine.
Throughout his career, Kirk has traveled around the world to capture stunning images of people, places, and cultures. He has photographed celebrities such as President Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Angelina Jolie. He has also documented important events such as the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2010 Haiti earthquake relief efforts.
In addition to his work as a photojournalist, Kirk is also an accomplished fine art photographer whose work has been exhibited in galleries around the world. His photographs have been featured in numerous books including “The Art of Seeing” (2009) and “The World Through My Eyes” (2011).
Kirk’s work has earned him numerous awards including two Pulitzer Prize nominations for feature photography in 2009 and 2011. He is also a recipient of the National Press Photographers Association’s highest honor – The Joseph A Sprague Memorial Award – which recognizes excellence in visual journalism.
Kirk continues to travel around the world capturing beautiful images that tell stories about people and places that are often overlooked by mainstream media outlets. His work is an inspiration to aspiring photographers everywhere who strive to make their mark on the world through their lens.