“THERE IS NOTHING MORE TRULY ARTISTIC THAN TO LOVE PEOPLE.” – Vincent Van Gogh
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Kimberly Hidore Photography

I’m Kimberly, a Philadelphia based wedding photographer. I love capturing weddings on the East Coast and internationally. I fell in love with photography when I was just 12 years old, learning to shoot on film and develop my own images in a dark room. I have loved visual storytelling ever since, and it has been one of my life’s greatest joys to work as an artist and business owner to tell love stories. I specialise in capturing ethereal joy drenched in beautiful light, and effortless images that depict the nuances of human emotion and pure connection. I live for the expression of human emotion—the tiniest touch of a hand, wiping tears from a lover’s cheek, and the joy that radiates from my couples’ eyes as they promise forever to each other.

My style is romantic and editorial, through a combination of documenting authentic moments and providing art direction for flawless images that capture the emotion of the moment. I have been traveling for my whole life, beginning with living abroad in childhood, and I am delighted to tell love stories in magnificent places that mean so much to my clients. My goal is to create space for my clients to be themselves and remain fully present on their wedding days.

“Every time I look at the photos, I’m brought back to that moment in time. They have a way of capturing seconds of time in a single picture. They find the moments of joy, and then the in-betweens to bring an absolutely gorgeous product that I know I, and my family will cherish forever.”
Allison & Shawn
Authentic.
Effortless.
Captivating.
If I have a free Sunday I would spend it …
a free Sunday would ideally be spent starting in a hot yoga class, followed by a delicious brunch!
My most memorable travel experience was …
this is too difficult to choose just one. I have camped in Namibia, been on safari in South Africa, and hiked a glacier in New Zealand. But a definite favorite was for our 10th anniversary, my husband and I traveled to Bora Bora. I have never seen anything like it in my life—without a doubt the most beautiful place I have ever been. We stayed in an overwater bungalow and woke up to the sun rising over the turquoise water every morning. We swam with sharks and sting rays, paddle boarded through the reefs, and jet skied with dolphins. It was incredible.
What I love most about my job is …
I love documenting complete and utter joy. I love witnessing joy that overflows to tears, and happiness radiating warmth from a couple committing to forever. I love creating art for a living, and serving my couples by creating space for them to interact with genuine emotion and connection.
I love where I live because …
I love how close I am to so many beautiful cities. The proximity to Philadelphia, New York City,  and Washington, DC lets me capture love in the hustle and bustle of an energetic city. I love the changing seasons and how a city is never the same from one day to the next.
My favourite movie is …
Definitely You’ve Got Mail. I’m a big fan of love stories, with all of their twists and turns and complications all leading to a happy ending.
The pets I own are …
I have a tiny Maltipoo named Harper. She is 13 years old and has been my itty bitty companion and best friend for well over a decade.
Read what our clients have to say about us
Allison & Shawn
"We were lucky enough to have Kim and her husband, JP capture our engagement, rehearsal dinner, and wedding! Every time I look at one of Kim’s photos, I’m brought back to that moment in time. She and JP have a way of capturing seconds, and even minutes of time in a single picture. They find the moments of joy, and then the in-betweens to bring an absolutely gorgeous product that I know I, and my family, will cherish forever."

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