Feature: Byeongbeom Kim
"Portfolio"
Photography started as curiosity and turned into obsession. My journey began during the COVID lockdown when I picked up Magnum Contact Sheets at a local library. That book changed everything—it pushed me to take photography seriously.
Over the past 8 years, I’ve immersed myself in street photography, studying the works of Harry Gruyaert, Joel Meyerowitz, Martin Parr, and Lee Friedlander. I spent countless hours in libraries flipping through photobooks, learning through trial and error, and refining my way of seeing.
Now, my camera is always with me. I document life as it happens—raw, unscripted, sometimes humorous, sometimes unexpected. I look for the chaos, the quiet, the fleeting moments that would otherwise disappear.
This portfolio is a collection of my best work from the last eight years, how I see the world, frame by frame.
Check out our photo tool, Matted
If you want to see Matted in action, I made a video walking through exactly how it works and how I use it day-to-day. I think it’s helpful to see the workflow and features in real time - check out the video here on our YouTube.
There’s a free trial - no pressure. If you find it useful, you can buy the full version. I’d love to hear if it’s useful for you, and what features you’d like to see next.
NOICE PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSIONS
Submissions are currently open for 2026. You have the option to submit a regular series, or opt in for a personalized portfolio review, where you will receive feedback that encourages and guides you to refining your craft. Beginner or pro, all is welcome at NOICE. All submissions also come with a FREE pdf guide on editing and sequencing your photographs.
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