SIMON KIM


Simon (Jonghyun) Kim is a photographer based in Vancouver, Canada.

Born in South Korea and lived across Korea, the US, Abu Dhabi, and Canada, he carries a Third Culture perspective that shapes how he sees light, space, and human connection. His work often explores how people and their environments interact, finding quiet geometry and fleeting emotion in everyday scenes.

Simon’s approach to photography is rooted in observation, studying how light moves, how a city breathes, and how stillness and chaos coexist. Each frame is both documentation and reflection, tracing the subtle narratives that unfold in public spaces and distant places alike.

Alongside his creative work, Simon led marketing initiatives for boutique hotels, blending visual storytelling with brand experience. He also leads @busycreatives, a Vancouver-based creator community that connects photographers and filmmakers through photowalks and collaborative events. As a Fujifilm X Creator, he also shares content that helps fellow Fujifilm photographers through practical inspiration, creative insights, and everyday shooting perspectives.

Explore his photography on Instagram @clockwise_yvr, or reach out for collaborations and projects here.

Fujifilm logo with black text and a red detail on the uppercase 'I'

WORKED WITH 


Black DJI logo on a white background.
Insta360 Logo
PGYTECH logo with a black abstract symbol and company name in black text on a white background.
Bold yellow text on a black background that reads 'ZENIKO'
Vessi logo
Retropia Logo
Outline of a seated young girl with braids and bows, smiling and looking to the side.
Stylized text reading 'Hotel Zed' in orange and yellow colors.
Logo of Seaside Hotel Vancouver
Logo of the Parker Hotel & Rooftop Vancouver
Logo with the word 'modo' inside a red circle
Close-up of the word 'RETO' in bold black letters on a white background.
Logo of Executive Hotel LeSoleil in Vancouver, featuring a sun with a face.
Logo of Executive Hotels & Resorts featuring a stylized letter 'E' in a brown circle
Logo of Exchange Hotel Vancouver, featuring the word 'Exchange' with a stylized design, and 'Hotel Vancouver' written below.
The word 'hello' written in large red letters on a white background.
Lakeland flowers logo
SHARGE logo
Logo for Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden featuring a red stylized Chinese pavilion and Chinese characters.
Beau Photo logo on a red background with white text