Hi there! My name is Lili Kim.

I’m a freelance journalist and photographer based out of San Diego, CA.

Currently, I am finishing up my final semester at the University of San Diego, from which I plan to graduate in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. While at USD, I have been a Contributing Writer and Assistant News Editor at the student-run newspaper, The USD Vista, where I write campus-focused hard news stories nearly every week. Alongside the Vista, I am a freelance writer for San Diego Magazine. There, I write about anything that fuels my passion for San Diego, from small business owners creating change to the best local spots to get a bite to eat.

When not writing, you can find me running around the city with my digital and film cameras in hand, likely chasing the final blurry hues of a sunset. As a photographer, I specialize in landscape, brand shoots, and portraiture.

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