Kim - Digital Wedding Photographers Planner

KENNY KIM

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Digital Wedding Photographer's Planner

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kenny Kim has always been fascinated by the visual arts, especially the connection between art and photography. This passion led him to study graphic design at the University of Illinois where he also became a skilled Web designer. In 2003, Kenny opened his own design studio, and it was during this time he realized that the greatest outlet for his artistic expression and technical skills would be through his passion for photography.

Incorporating his own vision into the technical elements of photography, Kenny's goal with each photo is to present each moment he captures with a subtle artistry that enhances the feel of the moment. With the launch of Kenny Kim Photography in 2006, his vision instantly resonated with his audience, and Kenny Kim Photography very quickly grew into a nationally recognized studio. Kenny has shot over 100 weddings in locations throughout the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean and in Italy. His clients include various local and national celebrities such as Yul Kwon (winner of Survivor, a popular CBS TV Series) and Salma Hayek (commissioned as the second shooter for international celebrity photographer, Bob Davis). He has also been contracted to photograph the University of Illinois sporting team events and various celebrity events featuring David Foster, Andrea Bocelli, John Legend, Three Doors Down, Chris Tomlin and Michael W. Smith.

Kenny's work has been featured in numerous publications including Destination Weddings & Honeymoon, The Knot, The KoreAm Journal, WIND Magazine and more. He is a platinum list member in highly acclaimed Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine. He is also an active member of WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International) and has recently received special honors in the WPPI 2010 Awards of Excellence 16x20 International Print Competition. He was voted by The Knot Magazine in 2010 as the Best of Weddings: Photography.

Kenny currently resides in Chicago but loves to travel and explore new culture. He is thankful everyday for the privilege to call his passion in life his profession as well.

CREDITS

Acquisitions Editor
Courtney Allen

Project Editor
Mimi Brodt

Editorial Consultant
Alan Hess

Technical Editor
Heather Harris

Copy Editor
Mimi Brodt

Editorial Director
Robyn Siesky

Designer
Erik Powers

Business Manager
Amy Knies

Senior Marketing Manager
Sandy Smith

Vice President and Executive Group Publisher
Richard Swadley

Vice President and Executive Publisher
Barry Pruett

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

There are too many people I need to thank, both directly and indirectly for making this book possible. First I would like to thank my family for always providing me with love and support despite my crazy dreams and ideas. To my dad who is looking down from above, we miss you.

My friend and older hyung John Hong, for recognizing the potential I had and pushing me into the deep waters. I still remember the night when you yelled at me to quit my day job and get into photography. Thank you for your sound advice and friendship throughout the years.

There are many photographer friends who have invested their time and resources unconditionally to me. I'd especially like to thank Mike Coln, David Jay, [b]ecker, Skip Cohen and Ray Santana for their support and friendship. Also Bob and Dawn Davis for allowing me to unofficially coin them as my photography mentors and for providing great advice and many opportunities. Thank you all for leading by example.

To the wonderful staff at Wiley Publishing, thank you for giving me this amazing opportunity. Barry Pruett, Courtney Allen and Sandy Smith it has been a wonderful experience working on this project with you. And my sincerest gratitude to Alan Hess for his tremendous help in developing the content for this book.

To all my past and future clients thank you for entrusting me to photograph the most important day of your life. It is an honor and privilege to walk into your life and to capture the essence of your special day.

To many of my wonderful friends in the industry (too many to name you know who you are), thank you for the opportunities to network, learn and grow together. In the words of Skip Cohen, You have all taught me that the best part of this industry has little to do with photography. It's about the friendships that come out of our mutual love for the craft.