A young woman with reddish-brown hair and light skin, wearing a white button-up shirt, sitting against a plain light-colored background.
A black-and-white image of a man with dark skin and textured hair, wearing a white tank top and black pants, looking downwards with his left hand raised near his face against a plain background.

Editorial & portrait photographer in Columbus, Oh

About Me

I'm a photographer and creative director based in Columbus, Ohio with a focus on editorial, lifestyle, and brand storytelling.

Young man standing against a gray concrete wall with a black shoulder bag

My visual philosophy originally stemmed from building 25 Dials, a brand centered around vintage watches, craftsmanship, and the stories objects carry over time. Through that process, I developed an appreciation for imagery that feels intentional, immersive, and emotionally grounded rather than simply documenting a moment.

Today, I work with brands, businesses, creatives, and individuals to create photographs that feel authentic and memorable. Whether I'm photographing a campaign, a portrait, or a brand experience, I focus on building worlds around subjects through texture, movement, environment, and emotion.

Much of my inspiration comes from the industries surrounding photography, architecture, classic cars, coffee culture, fashion, hospitality, and design. These influences shape the way I approach visual storytelling and help create imagery that feels both contemporary and timeless.

My goal is simple: to create photographs that people return to years later and feel something from.

A young Black man and a young red-haired woman sit side by side against a cream-colored curtain. The man has short curly hair and wears a black shirt with a buttoned collar. Columbus, Ohio, David Kim Photography
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Two individuals in neutral-colored clothing standing behind wooden tables, with one pouring coffee and the other holding a green apple, against a plain light-colored background. Columbus, Ohio, David Kim Photography
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A woman with red hair and freckles wearing a black blazer is holding a slice of papaya fruit with seeds and is looking to her right against a plain light-colored background. Columbus, Ohio, David Kim Photography
A woman with long dark hair wearing a black jacket over a white dress, sitting on the floor with her legs to the side, holding a white box, and looking at the camera against a plain white background. Columbus, Ohio, David Kim Photography
A woman with red hair and freckles holding a slice of watermelon close to her face. Columbus, Ohio, David Kim Photography
A woman with red hair and freckles, holding a stack of peaches on her shoulder, wearing a white dress with embroidered flowers, against a plain white background. Columbus, Ohio, David Kim Photography
A man with dark curly hair and a watch on his wrist sits in the passenger seat of a vehicle, wearing a baseball cap and a gray T-shirt. The vehicle’s interior is dark, and outside the window, green trees are visible in a suburban neighborhood.
Multiple cars parked in a parking garage, view from between two parked vehicles, some are visible on upper and lower levels.
A white SUV parked on a gravel lot behind a chain-link fence, with trees and power lines in the background under a clear blue sky.
A man is removing a tarp from a black vehicle in a parking lot with several other parked cars, including white, gray, and yellow SUVs, on a cloudy day with trees in the background and fallen leaves on the ground.
A white Land Rover SUV with a roof rack parked on a street in front of a red brick building with four windows, two on the upper floor and two on the lower floor, with reflected sky and interior items visible through the glass.
A brick building with large windows and a sloped metal roof, featuring a small awning over one door. A dark green vintage Land Rover is parked in front of the building, and there are trees in the background against a clear sky.
Close-up of a wristwatch with a black face and silver bracelet, resting on a rolled-up magazine or newspaper.
Several books with cardboard covers and white labels standing upright on a shelf.
A gold ring with embedded diamonds displayed on a small, rounded white holder with black decorative markings, next to a brown chess piece and a large, clear, square-cut diamond—possibly a ring, jewelry, or jewelry display.
A round blue ceramic bowl with a white candle inside, placed on a wooden surface.
A red lipstick with a clear cap and a black base, standing upright against a light background.
A bottle of Chanel No. 5 perfume with a rectangular yellow label on the front.
A woman with light brown hair wearing a cream-colored shirt and pants standing in front of a plain background with a fabric backdrop.
A woman standing by a riverbank with ducks swimming in the water behind her. She is wearing sunglasses, a red and black plaid shirt, and white pants, with her hand on her hip and the other hanging by her side.
A man and a woman standing in front of a dark green vehicle on a gravel street, with a brick building in the background.
A young Black man with curly hair leaning against a wall with a brick section, wearing a white tank top and black pants, looking thoughtfully to the side.
A woman with red hair, blue eyes, and freckles, wearing a white shirt and sitting against a plain background.
A young man with dark skin and curly hair stands against a reddish-brown background. He is wearing a white sleeveless shirt, black pants, and shiny black shoes. He is looking directly at the camera with a serious expression, with one arm bent holding

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email: Sales@davidkim.photography

A man and a woman leaning against a gray off-road vehicle parked on a gravel alleyway in front of a brick building with metal awnings.

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A close-up image of a lipstick tube with the cap on, showing a red lipstick with the brand name "Dior" engraved on the side.
A woman wearing sunglasses, a plaid shirt, and white pants standing on a rocky shoreline, with water and ducks in the background.
A black and white photo of a man with short curly hair wearing a white tank top and dark pants, standing against a plain wall and a brick wall, with his left arm extended and hand touching the brick wall, looking to his left.
Living room with a black wooden table, a tan velvet armchair, a large grey ceramic vase with dried branches, a black tray with books and decorative items, and a black abstract wall art piece on a beige wall.