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Photography by Kim Lawson.

Kim enjoys shooting in the outdoors. Most recently Kim has focused on shooting destinations for tourism. Her artistic eye, background in marketing, communications and design gives her a unique edge when capturing those perfect images featuring the best of any location.

Her work has been featured in Sunset Magazine, Visit California, Brand USA, Yosemite/Mariposa County Tourism Bureau and Visit Yosemite Madera County.

In addition Kim works for hire shooting homes for construction companies as well as real estate.

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Kim specializes in candid lifestyle and travel photography and works with destination marketing organizations to authentically capture the essence of each location. Her in-depth background in tourism marketing, content creation and art design gives her a unique ability to tell a story with each image.

Her work has been featured by Sunset Magazine, Brand USA, Visit California, Nat Geo YourShot Daily Dozen, US New and World Report, Yosemite/Mariposa County Tourism Bureau, Visit Yosemite Madera County, AFAR and Tahiti Tourisme.

You’ll find Kim chasing light at all times. Her passion for photography is evident in all she does. She continually works to improve and find new ways to capture special moments through the art of photography.

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Taft Point - Yosemite National Park Featured in Visit Yosemite Madera County, Visitor Guide

Taft Point - Yosemite National Park Featured in Visit Yosemite Madera County, Visitor Guide

Kim Lawson Photography

Tenaya Lake - Yosemite National Park

Tenaya Lake - Yosemite National Park

Black Sand Beach - Featured in US News & World Report

Black Sand Beach - Featured in US News & World Report

Water World - Watermana World Tour

Water World - Watermana World Tour

Bass Lake - Featured in Sunset Magazine

Bass Lake - Featured in Sunset Magazine

Mana Fire Dragon Breath

Mana Fire Dragon Breath

Ziva on Fire and Elijah Buttler of Mana Fire test new smoke techniques in preparation of a series of upcoming performances.

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Mariposa Grove - Featured in Sunset Magazine

Mariposa Grove - Featured in Sunset Magazine

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High Sierra Camping

High Sierra Camping

Published: Visit Yosemite Madera County Visitors Guide

Cowgirl Takes the Lead

Cowgirl Takes the Lead

Published: Visit Yosemite Madera County Visitors Guide

Solo Camping

Solo Camping

Published: Visit Yosemite Madera County Visitors Guide

Under the Water

Under the Water

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Taft Point - Yosemite National Park Featured in Visit Yosemite Madera County, Visitor Guide
Tenaya Lake - Yosemite National Park
Black Sand Beach - Featured in US News & World Report
Water World - Watermana World Tour
Bass Lake - Featured in Sunset Magazine
Mana Fire Dragon Breath
Heather-Dragon-KLawson-1web.jpg
LadyLake2016_KLawson_SM-86-WEB.jpg
ReflectionRideMR-1.jpg
israel-old-city-kids-kim-lawson.jpg
Mariposa Grove - Featured in Sunset Magazine
yosemite-fall-bikes-kim-lawson.jpg
israel-art-kimlawson.jpg
HalfDome_KLawson-04170-WEB.jpg
NOLA_2016_SM_KLawson-31web.jpg
tahi-lady-kim-lawson.jpg
tahaablueMR-1.jpg
NOLA_2016_SM_KLawson-5-2web.jpg
thai-boat-kim-lawson.jpg
street-music-kim-lawson.jpg
thai-street-kim-lawson.jpg
Ales-and-Trails-2016-KLawson-web.jpg
Heather-ladylake-kim-lawson.jpg
Ales-and-Trails-2016_KLawson_SM-100web.jpg
Half-Dome-YExplore-Lawson-2mb-32-WEB.jpg
thailand-hotel-kim-lawson.jpg
israel-pub-kim-lawson.jpg
fire-breath-kim-lawson.jpg
RoadTrip_Dec_2015-143.jpg
tahaaMR-1.jpg
Thai_Elephantetc_web-24.jpg
Thai_sony32_web-53.jpg
Thailand_KimLawson_S64_LR-84.jpg
boatguy_Thailand_WEB1.jpg
Yos_Insta_Klawson_WEB.jpg
Yosemite-Winter-2017-Nila-photo-Kim-Lawson-WEB.jpg
ErnasSpring2016WEB38.jpg
2018-Huahine-Watermana-KLawsonW-81.jpg
2018-7-Yos-MariposaGrove-Lawson-38web.jpg
High Sierra Camping
Cowgirl Takes the Lead
Solo Camping
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