Name
David Christopher Lee Photography
portrait photographer
David Christopher Lee was always a gifted child and a pioneer. His father was a mathematician. His father was a mathematician. David was dubbed a child prodigy when he won statewide writing contests as young as eight years old. David's abilities didn't end 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. David graduated 4th in his class and was accepted to UC Berkeley. He also graduated two years earlier due to AP courses he took while 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 more than 40 countries and has developed his own innovative international style. 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, Davidsguide.com was launched, which has since become one of the most popular portals for luxury, including Michelin Star Restaurants, 5 star properties and bespoke experiences.
David is a portrait photographer & producer who has worked with celebrities and major brands like Richard Branson, Lady Gaga. Lexus, Qatar Airways. Aman Hotels.
David's work has been published in major magazines such as GQ, Vogue, Instyle, People, Teen, Men's Health, Departures & many more.
In 2020, David started a site called thebiohack.org which is about health, wellness, biohacking, and anti-aging. 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 gets his best ideas when he meditates for 2 to 3 hour daily. He loves biking, skiing, and exploring. To him, work and play are both the same, as long he is expanding his horizons and challenging himself.
Los Angeles (US: lawss AN-jəl-əs; Spanish: Los Ángeles [los ˈaŋxeles], lit. 'The Angels'), often referred to by its initials L.A., officially the City of Los Angeles, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of California. With roughly 3.9 million residents within the city limits as of 2020, Los Angeles is the second-most populous city in the United States, behind only New York City; it is the commercial, financial and cultural center of the Southern California region. Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate, an ethnically and culturally diverse population, in addition to a sprawling metropolitan area. The majority of the city proper lies in a basin in Southern California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the west and extending partly through the Santa Monica Mountains and north into the San Fernando Valley, with the city bordering the San Gabriel Valley to its east. It covers about 469 square miles (1,210 km2), and is the county seat of Los Angeles County, which is the most populous county in the United States with an estimated 9.86 million residents as of 2022.
Adams-Normandie, Angelus Vista, Arlington Heights, Arts District, Baldwin Hills, Baldwin Village, Baldwin Vista, Beverlywood, Brentwood Glen, Brookside, Bunker Hill, Carthay Circle, Castle Heights, Central LA, City Terrace
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.