an artist with a camera

Black and white photo of a woman with multiple hands touching her face and head, creating a layered, abstract effect.

[SELF PORTRAIT] MOTHERHOOD SERIES, 2025

about kim typaldos

AN INTERVIEW WITH THE ARTIST

  • There's an Oscar Wilde quote I often think about, “Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life.”

    The idea that once a painting or a film or a photograph shows us a certain feeling, we look for that feeling in our own lives. We see ourselves through it.

    I believe the photographs we make have the power to transform how we see ourselves and how we live our lives.

  • I grew up in Dallas, TX. I’ve lived here my whole life and I laid my roots here with my husband and two boys.

    My desire to document life in a creative way probably started in high school. I loved creating scrapbooks for my friends. I would decorate the pages with colorful markers and fill them with photos and cutouts from magazines. It was a fun way to capture memories and show my friends how much they meant to me.

    I continued my creative side in college. I majored in Visual Arts and explored various mediums like drawing, painting, and sculpture. Although I did take one photography course in college, it wasn’t until later in life that I fell in love with it. After having my first baby during the first week of the COVID shut down, I had to cancel our newborn photographer. I decided I would find my DSLR camera I used in college and attempt to do it all on my own. I quickly realized this was a new art medium I could explore while chasing my babies in diapers.

  • Movement, texture, light, dark, color…really what every catches my eye.

    I also photograph people building businesses. Creators and dreamers who need brand imagery that actually feels like them, not just a polished headshot.

    I love the little micro moments that happen during a session that can carry the feeling of a memory.

  • I want my clients to feel like they can collaborate. I don’t want it to feel like I’m calling all the shots. A session is a dance between the two of us - we’re co-creating.

    Of course, I'll pose & direct you a bit but I'm waiting for [the plan] to fall apart actually. Those little moments where I didn't set it up, you forget you're in a photo shoot -- they are gold.

    Like, I'm watching your partner lock eyes with you and laugh while your daughter is running around with a cookie in hand saying ‘my cookie!’ and ‘no photo!’ And we roll with it. Because toddlers are crazy. And you’ll want to remember the way he looked at you when everything was wild.

    It's easy to not see the full picture of those moments at the time but once it’s captured, you’ll get a glimpse of how beautiful it all really is.

NEW LIFE ■ GENERATIONAL ■ EVERYDAY MOMENTS ■ MILESTONES

A person with their face close to a puppy, about to kiss or nuzzle it.
A man with a beard and three young girls outdoors, sharing a joyful embrace.
A baby sitting on a table, holding a potato chip, being assisted by an adult who is helping adjust a bib or cloth over the baby's head.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman in a white outfit, gently holding her abdomen, with a chunky knit scarf wrapped around her shoulders.
A young boy with short hair, smiling with eyes closed, raising his arms, outdoors with trees and bushes in the background, in black and white.
A woman with wavy blonde hair leaning on the hood of a vintage convertible car, resting her chin on her crossed arms while looking away. A young girl with curly hair is sitting in the back seat, looking forward. The background features open fields an
A woman with curly hair wearing heart-shaped sunglasses and a lace top, smiling against a brick wall.
A young boy smiling and waving through a glass door while a dog is inside, looking at him.
A young boy whispering into an older man's ear, who is wearing glasses, both with focused expressions. The photo is in black and white.
Family celebrating a child's birthday with a cake, blowing out the candles, in a home setting.
Close-up of a female athlete wearing a helmet and gloves, staring intently through the face guard.
Two smiling men with glasses, one with tattoos, standing outdoors among trees, holding hands and looking happy.
A woman holding a baby close to her chest. The baby has a pacifier and is looking at the camera. The woman has her eyes closed and is wearing a sleeveless top.
Two young girls with braided hair and polka-dotted leggings smiling and laughing together, sitting closely on a chair, with one girl hugging the other.
A young woman with wavy hair leaning against a wall in a casual outfit, wearing a sweatshirt that says 'TEXAS' and jeans.
A young boy with blonde hair, wearing only underwear, is standing on a paved surface in a backyard, holding a baseball bat. There is a fallen overturned stroller in the background, along with a broom on the ground nearby. The yard is enclosed with a
A black and white close-up photo of a woman and a young girl sharing a joyful moment, with their faces close and smiles, the woman with long dark hair and the girl with curly hair wearing a patterned sweater.
A young woman with curly hair lying back with her hands behind her head, wearing a shiny top and a fur-lined jacket, looking confidently at the camera. An adult woman with long hair and bracelets is relaxing behind her, outdoors in front of trees.
A black-and-white photo of a family sitting on steps outside their house, accompanied by pumpkins and plants. The family includes a woman, a man, a young girl, and a small dog. The woman and man are sitting close, with the woman resting her head on t
A woman and young child sharing a joyful moment, with the child revealing a swollen belly and smiling at the camera, in black and white.
An elderly woman with glasses and curly hair smiling and looking at a man with a big smile. They are outdoors, and there is a tree in the background.
A woman and a young girl sitting on a bench outdoors, smiling and playing. The girl has a large bow in her hair and is reaching up with her arm while the woman holds her. The photo is in black and white.
A man lying on a bed holding a sleeping newborn baby in his arms, both looking at each other.
A woman and a young girl sharing a close moment surrounded by flowers, black and white photo.