BIO

Charlie Kim grew up on Jeju Island, South Korea, spending his childhood in a natural, rustic environment. He took an early interest in fashion and this led him to study fashion design in Taiwan. As a successful fashion designer for ten years, he focused on avant-garde menswear, creating progressive designs that were favored by his many clients.Taking a sabbatical, Charlie travelled to India, Morocco and Cambodia, choosing to roam freely, visiting rural villages by happenstance. At this time he began to take photographs, documenting his journey and the simple lives of the villagers that he befriended along his way.  

These images, documenting and observing the beauty of ordinary life, led to his first informal photography exhibition and paved the way to the start of a new career in photography.Today, Charlie is a photographer who intuitively captures fleeting moments, creating beautifully composed images that convey his interpretation of the universe. His work includes partnerships with the music, media, luxury and consumer goods industries.