Kim Bales Photography

Kim Bales Photography My name is Kim Bales and I am a Portrait Photographer in San Diego. I use Portraiture as a way to help people feel empowered and confident in their skin.

07/14/2026

Now is not the time to doubt yourself.

Book the session.

Show up nervous (or scared).

When you do, the most amazing thing happens...

You will relax, laugh, and have fun.

You will see your confidence build and you'll share your magic.

And that, my friend, that bravery to do something for your soul... is so dang beautiful.

05/22/2026

3 Generations.
When working with littles, I never know how much time I am going to get, so I move through everything quickly, but always focus on creating an amazing and memorable experience for everyone involved (especially the littles).
And this family was amazing and so fun to photograph!
I loved getting to talk monster trucks and cheerios, as well as camera gear.
Thank you Janet and Kevin, for choosing me as your photographer. 💜

The I AM Series isn't about confidence. It's about self-connection.It's about remembering that YOU are valuable.It's abo...
03/27/2026

The I AM Series isn't about confidence.
It's about self-connection.
It's about remembering that YOU are valuable.
It's about allowing yourself to be silly.
It's about moving & feeling your body.
It's about freeing yourself from someone else's expectations.
It's about showing up for yourself.
It's about taking a moment to laugh.
It's about being present in your skin.
It's not about showing up with confidence, it's about showing up for yourself.
The confidence happens as a result of the work. 😉

01/26/2026

Client Delivery!

This is one of my favorite parts! After the photo session is over and order is placed, there is a magical feeling watching my clients receive their print order.

I love that this is now a piece of art that will be cherished for years to come.

01/16/2026

Image Delivery!
Come with me as I inspect and package this client order.
Every image is inspected to make sure it is perfectly printed before I hand them over to my clients.
Any frames are packaged with care so as not to get dented or scratched before they make their way to their forever home.
And no order is complete without a handwritten thank you card, because really, how lucky am I that I get to photograph people for a living!
Thanks for tagging along for this behind the scenes moment.

01/11/2026

Anthony brought such a positive energy to his I AM Series Session.
We moved through 3 different looks and enjoyed a great conversation along the way. 
I loved hearing about his passion for health and fitness. 
The I AM Series isn't about being posed a certain way.
It's about conversation.
It's about slowing down long enough to remember who you are beneath the noise.
It is a space to breathe, reflect, and be seen- just as you are.
If that speaks to you, I'd love to create this with you as well.

Happy New Year!This is the year... the year you do a little more for yourself. Feel free to start small, maybe a little...
01/02/2026

Happy New Year!
This is the year... the year you do a little more for yourself.
Feel free to start small, maybe a little extra creamer in your coffee.
Or a few minutes of daydreaming before you start your work day.
Then, let's move onto something bigger!
You deserve the big beautiful things headed your way this year.
You deserve to be celebrated!
I'd love to help you do that with a portrait session.
If it's something that you've been thinking about OR are ready for, I'd love to talk with you.
Let's make some magic! ✨️

12/05/2025

We so freely give our best to others, this is your chance to show yourself a bit of that love too.

The I AM Series is built around connection and showing up for yourself as you are!

It's about slowing down and having a conversation with another human while sitting in your wholeness.

It's about recognizing that you are good enough now... not 5-10lbs from now, or after that other thing goes through... NOW!

Everyone deserves a portrait of themselves that they love.

If you're even a tiny bit intrigued by this, take it as you sign that you are ready!

Give me a call or send me a message and let's talk about how we can celebrate YOU.

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