Kimberlee Peterson

Lotta Photo
Actor and Photographer (Still)

Los Angeles, California

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March 2021

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About Kimberlee

I grew up in Colorado, a freckle faced, pigeon toed kid. Did I mention I had voluptuous
ears? Naturally, I thought I was destined for stardom. At the age of 13 off I went to
make a name for myself in Los Angeles, accompanied by my mother, of course. My
first year living in LA, I scored the lead role in a film starring opposite the legendary
Anne Bancroft. Over the next 15 years, I was fortunate enough to star in numerous
films and television shows. I had beaten the odds and was on my way!
In 2010 my life drastically changed. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and
an existing drug addiction exploded. Life as I knew it would never be the same. The
next 6 years were dark. Immobilized by depression and shame, I spent most days
laying in bed pondering my existence. In hindsight, it was the best thing that ever
happened to me. It was almost as if the Universe saw the direction addiction was taking
my life in and intervened. A swift kick in the ass if you will. It was time to take a hard
look at myself.

Then a few years ago, a new friendship turned me on to the world of photography. Alas
my heart began to beat again. Photography has allowed me to reconnect with an
industry that I have loved for so long. I started my journey specializing in
headshot/portrait photography, but as COVIDD-19 quickly ravaged the world, my
business stopped. Like so many other small businesses, fear and uncertainty forced
me to get creative and as a result my black and white series brokeN, was born.

During this chaotic time of pain and suffering, I was creatively looking to vent pent-up
frustrations about the state of our world. My initial and idealistic hope was to create a
safe place for unrestrained emotional release, an airway to breathe if you will. Through
a therapeutic lens, I was able to take in screams of stirring anger and cascading tears of
sorrow and turn them into beautifully brokeN imagery. Capturing the raw human
experience is like extracting the inner passion of a pulsating heart and holding it out in
front of you.

The experience for me was life changing. It allowed me to connect with people during a
time of isolation. It was important for me to establish a free platform for individuals to
share their experience during these trying times. I have the utmost gratitude and
respect for those who trusted me with their vulnerability and allowed me to give others a
glimpse into their current mindsets.

It has taken my curiosity and thirst
for photography to a whole new level. I’m eager to learn and excited for what is to
come. My journey to self-discovery has been brokeN, evaluated and experienced the
entire way. After a decade of addiction, health issues and a dissection of ego, I’m now
on the road to recovery.