David Lee (photographer)
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David Lee | |
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| Born | David Christopher Lee July 21, 1982 |
| 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 does work in fashion, celebrity, entertainment, food, and art photography. As a Chinese American photographer, Lee's work incorporates his Chinese culture alongside a contemporary American perspective.[1]
Background
[edit]Lee was born in Whittier Presbyterian Hospital in Whittier, California, to a Chinese American family from Taishan, Guangdong, China. He has two younger sisters: Ashley, a California volleyball champion and Krystal, both co-founders of Club Green Volleyball Club in Southern California.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed] Lee graduated from Glen A. Wilson High School, in Hacienda Heights, California, and the University of California, Berkeley.[citation needed]
Early life
[edit]Lee's interest in popular culture and entertainment led him to pursue journalism and photography. At the age of seventeen, Lee photographed for *17 Magazine*, the Teen Choice Awards, Nickelodeon, Britney Spears, Beyoncé and 'N Sync.[2]
Career
[edit]In 1999, Lee began his career in the entertainment industry as a photographer on the red carpet.[2] Lee's work has been featured on the Las Vegas Strip and in New York's Times Square.[citation needed] Lee is the co-founder of *TDink Magazine* with Bay Area graphic designer Tiffany Chin,[citation needed] and has started other publications, such as dTownLA.com, destinationluxury.com, davidsguide.com and Thebiohack.[citation needed] He has also directed and produced short films for Zac Posen, Jill Stuart and Lee Daniels.[citation needed]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Gallery: 21 of Guo Pei's most exquisite designs in photographs". Yahoo News. December 17, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ a b "Meet David Christopher Lee". canvasrebel.com. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
