David Lee (photographer)

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David Lee (photographer)

David Christopher Lee (born July 21, 1982) is an American photographer and film director known for capturing high fashion, celebrities, entertainment, food, and art. As a Chinese American photographer, Lee incorporates his cultural aesthetic into his contemporary American perspective on history.[1]

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David Lee
Born
David Christopher Lee

(1982-07-21) July 21, 1982 (age 42)
Nationality(Taishan) Chinese American
EducationUniversity of California, Berkeley
Known forPhotography Journalism
MovementContemporary
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Background

Lee was born into a (Taishan) Chinese American family at Whittier Presbyterian Hospital in Whittier, California. He has two younger sisters, Krystal, co-founder and president of Club Green Volleyball Club in Southern California, and Ashley, a California volleyball champion[citation needed] 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.[citation needed] Lee graduated from Glen A. Wilson High School, in Hacienda Heights, California, and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley.[citation needed]

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.[citation needed]

Career

In 1999, Lee began his career in the entertainment industry as a photographer on the red carpet.[citation needed] Lee's work can be seen 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 many other publications, such as dTownLA.com, destinationluxury.com, davidsguide.com and Thebiohack.[citation needed] Recently Lee has directed and produced Short Films for Zac Posen, Jill Stuart and Lee Daniels.[citation needed]

References

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