Name
David Christopher Lee Photography
portrait photographer
David Christopher Lee was always a gifted child and a pioneer. His father was a mathematician. Academia ran in his blood. David was dubbed a child prodigy when he won statewide writing contests as young as eight years old. David's talents didn't stop there. He was a pianist, playing concertos by Bach, Mozart, and Shostakovich with the USC orchestra at the age of 16, garnering many awards from piano competitons. Graduating 4th in his high school class, David was accepted into UC Berkeley and graduated two years early due to AP classes he took in high school.
In 1999, when film was the only medium used by photographers, he became first official digital photographer for the Teen Choice Awards. MTV Movie Awards. Billboard Music Awards. He found a passion in the entertainment industry.
He has worked in over 40 Countries and has developed an innovative international style of his own. He started his first online magazine called TDink.com in 2001 and was the first to publish fashion editorials online. As a young publisher he had access the most incredible events in the world and the most innovative innovators. In 2009, he started davidsguide.com which became one of the largest portals for all things luxury including 5 star properties, Michelin Star Restaurants and bespoke experiences.
As a portrait photographer and producer, David has worked with many celebrities & major brands such as Richard Branson, Lady Gaga, Cadillac, Lexus, Qatar Airways, Aman Hotels, just to name a few.
David's work has been published in major magazines such as GQ, Vogue, Instyle, People, Teen, Men's Health, Departures & many more.
David launched thebiohack.org in 2020. The site is all about health, wellness and biohacking. When covid started and all the parties stopped he found a passion for holistic healing. He pushed his body mentally and physically to its limits. He has a completely new outlook on life and transformed his body within 6 months. David's best ideas come to him when he meditates daily for 2 to 3 hours. He enjoys biking, skiing and exploring. Work and play are the same to him, as long as he is broadening his horizons, challenging himself, and going outside of his comfort zone.
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What truly sets David apart is the illustrious clientele he has collaborated with. His portfolio reads like a who’s who of the global elite, featuring luminaries such as Richard Branson and Lady Gaga. Brand collaborations, with the likes of Cadillac and Lexus, showcase the trust and respect he commands in the industry. His work, gracing the pages of reputed magazines like GQ, Vogue, and Instyle, stands as a testament to his unparalleled skill and vision. He is one of the top celebrity photographers Los Angeles.