Kim Bates studied art and photo-journalism and takes special interest in black and white, architectural, graphic abstract, photojournalistic, and people photography. As co-founder and president of the Cherokee Photography Club and the North Georgia Camera Club Council, Mr. Bates judged numerous competitions, and also teaches classes in “Basic Digital Photography”.
When his schedule permits, he takes on assignments for the local “Around Town” magazines, covers cultural and sporting events and even produces album covers for the gospel quartet "Glorybound”.
Kim Bates exhibits in various galleries around the Southeast, and his awards include “Photographer of the Year” Cherokee Photography Club 2005, 2006, 2007, “Photograph of the Year” 2007 and 2008, along with an honorable mention in the Southeastern Flower Show 2008.
“Photography eternally records an instant that will never be exactly the same again. It is the art of seeing, interpreting and expressing my vision so that it connects and involves my viewer emotionally. I aspire to create curiosity and intrigue, and to encourage wonder and speculation.”
Kim Bates