Huh? Kenny Kim T-shirt? What’s that? I know it must sound strange to hear someone making a t-shirt for themselves – so let me try to explain. I love t-shirts. I have been designing t-shirts since 1993 for various events and occasions before I became a photographer. So as I embarked on this journey of becoming a photographer back in 2006, it dawned upon me that I should continue this tradition and make a t-shirt for myself to help promote my business.
Every year, I come up with a t-shirt to celebrate the number of years I have been in business. The 4th version marks my 4th year. Each year has represented all the hard work, dedication and the steps I have taken to be where I am today and making these shirts is a way to remind myself of where I have been and where I am headed.
Regarding design, one of the toughest thing to do is to design something for yourself – even though I have a graphic design background and have done plenty of designs for others. So with the help of my talented designer friend Al Navata from Navata Design and a creative inspiration from my friend & talented photographer Lisa Carpenter, I have came up with the design for my next t-shirt:
2010 Kenny Kim T-Shirt: Caution This Photographer Makes Frequent Stops! - Shirt Concept by Al Navata Design (http://www.navatadesign.com)
The concept behind the design is simple: The arrows represent not only the different destinations that I (as a photographer) go to, but also the the different tasks that my job requires. Some are big and some are small but they all count and are important part of what we do. It also represents communication. The arrows in the right design and the symbols in the left design are the standard international signage – and just like photography, it communicates to people all over the world. Finally, the phrase “CAUTION: THIS PHOTOGRAPHER MAKES FREQUENT STOPS” was created with the help of my friend Lisa Carpenter during our PhotoVenture Trip to Italy. As we were walking through various towns and cities in Italy, all of us would make random stops to photograph something that caught our eyes. Lisa then made a comment: “Kenny, I think you should come up with a shirt that says: ‘Caution, this photographer makes frequent stops.’” That was an eureka moment and I had to incorporate this into my next design with her permission. 
So without further adieu, I would like to introduce my new shirts:
2010 Kenny Kim T-Shirt: Caution This Photographer Makes Frequent Stops! - Now available for order
They will be ready in few days so you can start pre-ordering them. The cost of the shirts include shipping. (If you are one of the 15 going on my PhotoVenture to Italy in Feb 2010, you need not order. Your trip includes a special PhotoVenture edition of this shirt!):
These shirts are printed on American Apparel 100% premium cotton men’s & women’s shirts. Here are the sizing charts: MEN | WOMEN
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Now available 4 order – 2010 Kenny Kim T-Shirt Version 4! – http://bit.ly/4Yy83S…
Is there a sizing guide anywhere?
Great idea Lara. I added the chart on the blog post!
checkout complet. done.
nice shirt bro!!
I just wore version 3 last night to sleep in……not saying anymore than that! LOL!!!!!!!!!! Great design Kenny! MISS YOU!!!
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Kenny, this tee rocks! I love the colors (orange being one of my fav colors!). And I LOVE the info gfrax as well as the arrows. This design is pure graphic design love/lust
This might end up under my Christmas tree this year.
That is awesome dude!
Hey Kenny, I was wondering. Do you wear these shirts when you’re working like an engagement session? I’ve been wanting to do my own shirts, too, for fun but wanted to see how you’ve been making use of them. Thanks!
Thank Cathy!
Appreciate the kind words. 
Jen, I sent you an email. Check it out!
Nice design…and what a great idea for promotion!
Ooooh… I *heart* my KK t-shirt — bringing some to WPPI? I like the personal delivery option…
Hey, what company do you make these through? I don’t like mine!!