Kimberly Paynter

Photographer

Kimberly Paynter has been a staff photographer and videographer for the WHYY newsroom since 2012. A Philadelphia native, she grew up watching WHYY, and aimed to work in public media as she studied documentary production at the University of the Arts. When not shooting photos, she spends time tending her garden and studies classical music.

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Heavy, wet snow falls on Moorestown, N.J.

Photo essay: The Philly region sees its first real snowfall

The snow drought in the Philadelphia area finally came to an end after 715 days.

10 months ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker (right) with her family at her historic inauguration on Jan. 2, 2024.

Politics & Policy

Photo essay: Scenes from Mayor Cherelle Parker’s historic inauguration

Parker is the first woman and the first Black woman to lead the city of Philadelphia. Here’s how Tuesday’s inauguration unfolded, in photos.

10 months ago

A child walking in an colorful immersive art exhibit.

2023 in photos: Philly chases sporting feats and political firsts

Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.

11 months ago

People carry the U.S. flag as they walk by City Hall in the Fourth of July parade.

Photos: Parade performers, spectators bid America ‘happy birthday’ in Philadelphia on Fourth of July

Philadelphia is called the Cradle of Liberty — and invites everyone to experience its history on Independence Day.

1 year ago

A student holds up a sign that reads

Politics & Policy

Young Philadelphians want to be heard before you elect the city’s next mayor

WHYY News photographer Kimberly Paynter followed three young Philadelphians who are fighting to make their voices heard this election season.

1 year ago

The first flowers of a cherry blossom tree emerge at Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown.

Spring is officially here, and Philly is in full bloom

WHYY News photographer Kimberly Paynter captured some of the most scenic spring moments in Philly. Here’s what she found.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles fans watch the end of Super Bowl LVII at Iron Hill Brewery in Center City Philadelphia. The Kansas City Chiefs beat the birds 38-35, on February 12, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

Eagles fans head home disappointed after tough Super Bowl loss

Eagles fans gather in Center City following hard fought loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.

2 years ago

Holiday lights adorn every inch of a Cobbs Creek home

From Cobbs Creek to Fishtown, Philly houses are all decked out for the holidays

We asked for the best-decorated homes in Philadelphia. You answered.

2 years ago

Children sled down the levee that separates Williamson Park from the Delaware River in Morrisville

2022 in photos: A year of resilience and change in the Delaware Valley

Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.

2 years ago

A closeup of Halloween decorations in Philly that resemble a haunted opera

This spooky season, Philadelphians are going all out with decorations

From pumpkins and ghosts to witches and ghouls, these are the best-decorated homes in Philly this Halloween season.

2 years ago

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3 miles of the Big Elk Creek, which feeds into the Chesapeake Bay at the Elk River, is part of the newly designate Big Elk Creek State Park in Chester County, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

Check out one of Pennsylvania’s new state parks: Big Elk Creek in Chester County

The Big Elk Creek State Park will ask the community how they want to how they want to use the park.

2 years ago

A person performs fire spinning in a darkened field as people look on.

Runnemede, New Jersey celebrates the autumnal equinox with fire

Community members gathered for a fire performance and a sunset labyrinth walk in Mayor David L Vanella Memorial Park.

2 years ago

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