Hi there! My name is Lili Kim.

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

I recently graduated from the University of San Diego in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. While at USD, I was a Contributing Writer and Assistant News Editor at its student-run newspaper, The USD Vista, where I wrote campus-focused hard news stories nearly every week. I also have experience freelancing for San Diego Magazine, for which 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.

Recent Work