International photographer Karim V Tabar was born in Montreal where he formally studied New Media Design. He moved to New York City in 2000 to work in the field for many years.
Karim's interest in photography started at a very early age when his father taught him the mechanics of the camera. Karim's professional interest began when he took a part-time job at One Model Management New York in 2004, a top rated agency representing super models such as Claudia Schiffer, Helena Christensen and Eva Herzigova. During his time at the agency, his duties were to organize model book layouts and take polaroids of new face models visiting New York City.
His work is influenced by film, music, travel inspirations, and his imagination. Karim travels extensively discovering new cultures that inspire and elevate his craft. His artistic and travel visuals are a representation of how he sees the world, capturing unique moments of people and places through his lens. His work has been displayed in international art galleries around the world including, New York, Paris, and Hong Kong. He is also a recognized music video director with video work showcased on MTV.
He currently resides in Hong Kong and is the Creative Director to LCK Studios, a fast growing international creative agency specializing in design and imagery.