Howdy! THe Name’s Kyle Doerksen (dirk-son. i know, it’s weird)

I’m a photographer native to California, living in Los Angeles with my wife, Mallorey. I grew up in Watsonville and spent many years in the Bay Area—San Francisco, Mill Valley, and Alameda.

Art has always been important to me, and I believe both skill and taste are essential to becoming a good artist. For most of my life, I stayed close to creative spaces, with many friends working in film, comedy, and music. Yet I always remained slightly outside of it, managing clubs instead of playing them.

Photography finally broke that pattern. What started casually became something I began to care about deeply at the beginning of 2023, and it has since become a major part of my life. It’s pushed me out of my comfort zone, and I’ve made a point to share my work consistently, always trying to improve in areas I can learn on my own while seeking advice from those further along when I run into challenges.

My images span wildlife, concert, travel, and lifestyle photography. Wildlife is where my technical foundation is strongest, but I’ve been making a push into concert and event photography, and I genuinely enjoy every genre I’ve tried. I aim to work as precisely as possible—sharpness, proper exposure, and lower ISO are important to me—while maintaining a creative mindset that is always searching for a more interesting composition. 

As I continue to grow, I’m focused on finding opportunities to collaborate and contribute within the spaces I care about, while ensuring the work continues to improve. If you connect with my images, please hit me up—I’m always interested in new projects or talking about photography.

kyledoerksenphotography@gmail.com

831.247.2804

based in los angeles, california