Behind the lens.

I’m Kory Maine — a San Diego native now settled in Boise, Idaho. I grew up between beaches and mountains, and that mix of environment shaped the way I see things: light, shape, balance, and the feeling a place gives you. That perspective carried into the two creative worlds I work in today — design and photography.

I started designing long before I picked up a camera. Visual communication, typography, brand identity, and layout became the foundation of my creative career. I’ve spent years building brands, shaping campaigns, directing creative teams, and developing visuals that are clear, intentional, and grounded in story.

Photography came later. What began as documenting my son grew into a way to capture moments and people with the same design principles I use on the branding side — composition, clarity, authenticity, and simplicity.

What lies in the past,

is forever in the present

As I built this new site, I realized that what started as a “happened by chance” career—driven almost entirely by word of mouth—can be something more intentional. The same satisfaction I get when clients see their photos for the first time is what I feel when a brand comes together with the right design, tone, and story. That reaction is why I do this.

I still remember looking at the first photos I ever took of my son—time felt suspended. He was growing right in front of me, and those images held the story. That same principle guides all my work today. Whether I’m building a brand or capturing a family moment, the goal is the same: create something that preserves meaning, reflects identity, and keeps important moments and stories present long after they’ve passed.