BKK/DC

I’m Tulika Kim, a Bangkok and Washington, D.C.-based photographer with a keen eye for the interplay between light and shadow. My signature style captures the unique essence of each subject, turning the abstract into the tangible and bringing a fresh perspective to everyday moments.

BASED PHOTOGRAPHY BY TULIKA KIM

About Tulika Kim

Runway fashion show with models walking in colorful, eclectic outfits and an audience watching, some taking photos.

A woman lying on the floor taking a selfie with her phone surrounded by makeup items and handbags.

A tube of JUX Skin Barrier Repair Face Wash lies in a reflective, blue, water-like surface with water droplets.

A woman with short brown hair and earrings looking at a display case with a handbag inside.

A woman with a bright smile and closed eyes, applying facial cream to her cheek, with three bottles of cream in front of her.

Three women sitting closely together, dressed elegantly, smiling and hugging while holding various handbags. The woman in the middle is in a white dress with lace stockings, and the women on the sides are in dark and maroon dresses.

A young woman with long blonde hair poses against a tiled wall in an indoor setting, wearing a black crop top and wide-leg pants, with her arms extended to the sides.

A necklace with a green cactus-shaped pendant with small red dots, held by black gloved hands.

A pair of red leather shoes with buckles, worn with black ripped jeans, seen from above on a light-colored surface.

Four color-coded Oxirze insulated bottles in green, white, pink, and black, standing upright against a black background, with reflections on the surface below.

A dark ceramic vase holding dried, slightly wilted flowers with colors in white, yellow, and orange, placed on a black surface against a dark green wall.

Purple athletic shoes with textured soles reflecting on a black surface.

Pregnant woman with blonde hair and red lipstick sitting on yellow couch with Christmas garland, wearing a black off-shoulder dress.

A smiling woman with long, wavy blonde hair wearing a beige tank top and a light-colored jacket draped over her arm, standing against a plain white background.

A young man with wavy brown hair smelling a yellow flower bouquet.

A collection of multiple wristwatches in a wooden display case, featuring various colors and styles including black, silver, gold, and multi-colored bands.

Models are walking on a runway during a fashion show, wearing beige and earthy-toned clothing, with a black background.

A young woman with shoulder-length dark hair and a pink baseball cap, smiling and sitting on the ground near a weathered parking lot. She wears a white sleeveless crop top and loose-fitting blue jeans.

Young man in a black suit and white shirt seated in a light blue chair against a blue wall with artistic line drawings of a water boiler, a young boy, and plants.

Smiling woman in pink blouse and jeans looking at her phone outdoors in an urban cityscape.

Brown bottle of JUX Spirit Animal Body Wash placed on beige satin fabric.

A person with dreadlocks wearing an orange shirt holding an orange waterproof bag labeled M-24 against a blue sky with clouds.

A smiling woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a white tank top, has a patch of beige-colored makeup or foundation on her cheek.

Black and white portrait of a man with dreadlocks, facial hair, and a contemplative expression, standing against a patterned background.

A woman with short dark hair and makeup, wearing a black top, silver chains, and earrings, is leaning into a washing machine drum, looking through the door.

A young woman with dark hair, platinum streaks, and an edgy earring with spikes. She wears layered necklaces, including one with a butterfly pendant, and a black lace top under a checkered blazer. Background shows city street with traffic lights.

A young woman with long straight hair wearing a beige and black Gucci-patterned tank top and matching pants, posing in front of shiny metallic balloons and white cushioned furniture at an event or store.

Models walking on a runway during a fashion show, wearing beige and cream-colored clothing in a dimly lit setting.

Three models standing indoors, two women on the left wearing coats and facing sideways, and a woman on the right in a white coat facing forward, with art or fabric partially visible in the foreground on the right.

Black and white photo of a woman sitting on a chair against a dark wall, wearing a white shirt, shorts, and sneakers, with short dark hair.

Three individuals posing in front of a cityscape window, wearing edgy, fashion-forward outfits including fishnet tights, chunky boots, and sheer tops.

A smiling woman with braided hair, multiple necklaces, and a septum piercing, wearing a yellow top.

Black and white photo of a pregnant woman with long, wavy hair in a ponytail, wearing a long-sleeve top, standing sideways with her hand on her belly, against a plain white background.

Close-up of three amber-colored soap bars with specks, resting on a textured fabric surface, illuminated by warm light.

A black and white portrait of a woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a sleeveless top and dangling earrings, looking directly at the camera.

Person standing on a bike lane with trees, a fence, power lines, and buildings in the background during late afternoon.

Close-up of a person's face, mostly covered by a cloth, with only their eyes visible, casting shadows in the sunlight.

A person holding a bottle of JUX Spirit Animal body wash against their bare chest and arm.

A hand with soapy bubbles on the fingers, holding a brown glass bottle on a sandy surface.

Young woman with long dark hair sitting on the ground in a parking garage, wearing a black top, gray cargo pants with a graphic print, black shiny boots, a black jacket, and a smartwatch, looking at the camera.

A white bottle of lemon-flavored skincare product with green labels, lying on its side on a surface with spilled yellowish liquid and a smear of the product visible.

A young man drinking from a green water bottle on a tennis court.

NONO is a SONG 💙 Team: Makeup: @paikomakeup @paikobuth Hair: @yokpheno Stylist: @The2match Photographer: @tulika.kim Photo Asst: @ysp_book Management: @ticha Video: @unfallen_hasfallen Studio: @jajistudio

Human touch No. 1 Reinterpreting the Sistine Chapel for a world that spends its life touching glass screens. I wanted to capture the raw connection between us and nature—that silent moment of contact where everything feels alive. No filters, no AI; just the grain of something that breathes. @TULIKA.kim | #TULIKAkim > Shot with: Minolta SRT 101 + 55mm lens Developed by: @whatthefilm

HP5: Lemon No. 1 Two days since the #ilfordhp5 Dev. These lemons submerged in water... there’s a certain texture to the skin and the light that feels so fresh. It’s funny how you don’t need the color to feel the sting of the fruit. It’s all in the grain. @TULIKA.kim | #TULIKAkim Shot with: Minolta SRT 101 + 55mm lens. Developed with: Our good friends over at @whatthefilm

Throwing it back to this 2025 session with @oxy.gen_entertainment for @nono_is_asong’s music campaign! Such an incredible project to be a part of. Can’t wait to show you all what we’re cooking up for this year! The Powerhouse Crew: Makeup: @paikomakeup @paikobuth Stylist: @The2match Photographer: @tulika.kim #TULIKAkim Photo Asst: @ysp_book @firstnichchapon Management: @ticha

Captured some serious heat at @eminentairboxinggym The energy during @iamcasshan ’s session loving the contrast of colors and the sharpness of every movement #TULIKAkim

Turn over a new leaf (กลับตัวกลับใจ) Here’s an empty vitamin bottle, standing upright in a glass of water. There’s nothing inside it, and yet—it doesn’t tip over. When I made this, I was thinking about starting over. Even if we feel used up or empty, maybe there’s still a way to stay steady, to find balance. The water around it is calm. The reflection is clear. Even in the dark, there’s peace. This piece is a quiet reminder that we can begin again—even when we think we’ve run out. Bangkok, 2025 TULIKA KIM bottles in a glass of water 33.1” x 46.8” Photography print on wood board mount

Proof that work doesn't have to feel like work. Last month’s portrait session with Julia @_.jubu._ was a total blast. Not only is she a joy to work with, but her art is also incredible. So grateful for the opportunity! Photographer : #TULIKAkim

Traditional yaam bags from @tikkiwallah_market Handwoven and hand stitched and oversized. Model : @_serelemccoy Stylist : @kiknrt Studio : @raramm Photographer : @tulika.kim #TULIKAkim

150 years of history. Behind the lens for the @sportyandrich x @mo_hotels . This set shot on film. Thank you @okcool for having me on this project.

Quick break at Ko Kho Khao. Back with the #X30 easy-to-go camera #fujifilmxseries

หาหอยนางรม Photographer: #TULIKAKim #TULIKAwfilm #ultraplus400

Premium products | @drinkelixir_ng Special thanks to @pimnida Photo: #TULIKAkim Assistant: @charge_aramboy Studio: @neue.bkk #bangkokphotographer #productphotography #lifestyle

@_serelemccoy in @tikkiwallah_market styling by @kiknrt shooting at #studioraramm @raramm and photograph by me @tulika.kim #TULIKAkim

TULIKA 2026 photoshoot at #studioraramm @raramm

A profound truth: premium products from @tikkiwallah_market require Natural lighting captured right here in my home studio #TULIKAkim and my mom as a model. Photographer: @tulika.kim #bangkokphotographer #productsphotography #lifestylephotography

Window on film Photographer: #TULIKAKim #TULIKAwfilm

What a wonderful experience to capture these memories on Koh Mak! So happy this pictures came out rly good. That week we were lucky to see the island's many moods. 🌧️🌦️⛈️🌤️ ☀️ Congratulations again, @ajsen444 and @ewelina_mcrewicz ! Thank you for the honor of photographing your special day. ❤️ Photographer: @tulika.kim #TULIKAkim Assit : @_ticha_ #bangkokphotographer #GOTchuIMG #weddingphotos #lifestylephotography

That NY summer energy hits different. PIC 1 : Catching the fall PIC 2 : Can't look away. PIC 3: Full-body poses! Talent: @tgifelice #NewYorkModel Photographer: @tulika.kim #TULIKAkim again with @lumixusa

KohKAM on film #AristaEDUUltra200 Photographer: #TULIKAKim #TULIKAwfilm Dev: @whatthefilmlab #tulikatravels

#DC Metro station captured on #kodakgold200 Photographer: #TULIKAKim #TULIKAwfilm #tulikatravels