American photographer and film director
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Born | David Christopher Lee (1982-07-21) July 21, 1982 (age 42) Whittier, California, US |
Nationality | (Taishan) Chinese American |
Education | University of California, Berkeley |
Known for | Photography Journalism |
Movement | Contemporary |
David Christopher Lee (born July 21, 1982) is an American photographer and film director who shoots high fashion, celebrities, entertainment, food, and art. As a Chinese American photographer, Lee engages his cultural aesthetic within his contemporary American affiliation with history past.
Background
Lee was born into a (Taishan) Chinese American family at Whittier Presbyterian Hospital in Whittier, California, with two younger sisters, Krystal, co-founder and president of Club Green Volleyball Club in Southern California, and Ashley, a California volleyball champion and co-founder of Club Green Volleyball Club. Lee's father, Norman, is a former high school teacher and co-founder of Graphic Motion in partnership with Lee's mother, Jeanie, who is the company’s CEO. Lee graduated from Glen A. Wilson High School, in Hacienda Heights, California, and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley.
Early life
Lee's interest in popular culture and entertainment gossip led him to pursue journalism and photography. At the age of 17 Lee Shot for 17 Magazine, Teen Choice Awards, Nickelodeon, Britney Spears, Beyoncé and 'N Sync.
Career
In 1999, Lee began his career in the entertainment industry as a photographer on the red carpet. Lee's work can be seen on the Las Vegas Strip, and in New York's Times Square. Lee is the co-founder of TDink Magazine with Bay Area graphic designer Tiffany Chin, and has started many other publications, such as dTownLA.com, destinationluxury.com, davidsguide.com and Thebiohack. Recently Lee has directed and produced Short Films for Zac Posen, Jill Stuart and Lee Daniels.
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References
- "Gallery: 21 of Guo Pei's most exquisite designs in photographs". Yahoo News. December 17, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2024.