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Model Mayhem #:
2290642
Last Activity:
Jul 21, 2023
Experience:
Very Experienced
Compensation:
Depends on Assignment
Joined:
Jul 08, 2011

About Me

Welcome to the captivating world of Christopher C. Lee, a California-born photographer and polymath whose passion for producing delightful creative works knows no bounds. With an innate ability to capture timeless moments through his craft, Christopher stands as a true visionary in the world of visual storytelling.

As a Certified Professional Photographer from the Professional Photographers of America, Christopher's commercial photography and videography work have left a profound impact, collaborating with prestigious names like Google, Microsoft, Airbnb, Cleary Gottlieb, Swarovski, Honda, Porsche, Wieden + Kennedy, and YouTube, among others. His contributions to the videography of Axent Wear, a headphones start-up by the renowned artist Yuumei, garnered over $3,000,000 in funding and surpassed 500,000 views on YouTube.

Through his media production studio, Photomochi, Christopher continues to elevate creative projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. With several years of experience and a passion for travel photography, Christopher's lens has captured the essence of diverse cultures and landscapes around the globe.

As a licensed FAA Drone Pilot, Christopher adds aerial footage capabilities to his repertoire, further enhancing the scope of his visual storytelling prowess.

With an impressive list of satisfied clients that includes Salesforce, LG, Samsung, Stanford University, Swarovski, and countless luxury brands, Christopher's work has earned him numerous five-star reviews, solidifying his position as a sought-after artist in the industry.

Christopher's studio production process is meticulous, ensuring every project receives the attention it deserves from pre-production to post-production, including branding and social media support.

Embodying versatility, Christopher's photography & cinematography packages span a wide range of genres, including portraiture, fine art, fashion, commercial, wedding, documentary, and beyond. Whether it's capturing cherished family moments or producing music videos, Christopher's artistry knows no bounds.

Beyond his creative endeavors, Christopher remains deeply involved in urban art cultures, championing fashion, street art, and design ethics. His local streetwear label and art movement, Troo Wear, stand as a testament to his dedication to artistic expression.

Driven by a genuine passion for collaboration, Christopher maintains a vast network of professional artists, supporting the creative community with boundless enthusiasm.

Through the pages of prestigious publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Bloomberg, Christopher's work has garnered recognition and praise, solidifying his status as a true industry luminary.

We invite you to embark on an extraordinary journey of visual storytelling with Christopher C. Lee, where moments come to life with artistic brilliance.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/chrisclee.ig
Twitter: www.twitter.com/chriscleetweets
Portfolio: www.chrisclee.com
Contact: dot.cards/chrisclee

Studio Production Process:

Christopher C. Lee's commitment to excellence begins with a well-structured studio production process, ensuring seamless project execution and delivering exceptional results.

Pre-production: The studio prioritizes understanding the client's vision and objectives, commencing with client meetings for project proposals. Christopher and his team then develop a creative treatment and shot lists, while also undertaking location scouting, equipment and location rentals, talent acquisition, and general logistics planning.

Production: Christopher's talented team of photographers and cinematographers bring the client's vision to life through expertly crafted photography and cinematography shoots, capturing the essence of every moment with precision and creativity.

Post-production: Each project is meticulously curated through full-color grading, editing, and digital mastering/proofing of deliverables, ensuring that the final outcome meets the highest standards of quality.

Marketing: Enhancing brand presence is an integral part of the services offered. Christopher provides branding, social media, and various promotional services to help clients reach their target audience effectively.

Christopher takes pride in offering a diverse range of photography and cinematography services, tailored to meet each client's unique requirements. The packages include:

-Portraiture
-Corporate
-Event
-Fine Art
-Fashion
-Product
-Commercial
-Landscape
-Architecture
-Wedding
-Documentary
-Travel
-Family
-Newborn
-Pets
-Cars
-Food / Restaurants
-Religious
-Lifestyle
-Matchmaking and Dating
-Interview
-Music videos
-Feature films
-Social media reels (Facebook, Instagram)
-Behind-the-scenes (Second shooters available)
-Video blogs (YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok)
-Aerial footage (DJI Drones)

Christopher's work has been featured on a wide variety of press and magazines:

Yahoo: www.finance.yahoo.com/news/christopher-c-lee-launches-photomochi-025000081.html

Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/julianvigo/2019/06/18/the-changing-culture-of-media-advertisements/#53f215a42d53

Entrepreneur: www.entrepreneur.com/article/337388

AI Magazine: www.aimagazine.com/brochure/samsung-sds-saving-lives-ai

Bloomberg: www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2020-03-23/legendary-christopher-c-lee-photography-film-of-san-francisco-k84katvc

Business Insider: markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/iconic-fashion-photographer-christopher-c-lee-s-new-boutique-photo-film-studio-1029053377#

Peerspace '9 Best Fashion Photographers': https://www.peerspace.com/resources/fashion-photographers-san-jose/

Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/articles/generate-capital-expands-sustainable-infrastructure-reach-11644926400

Silicon Valley Business Journal: https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2021/12/29/heres-how-and-why-vc-round-sizes-have-exploded.html

Biography and Policies:

Christopher C. Lee extends a warm welcome to visitors exploring his photography portfolio. With several years of experience, Christopher is a veteran photographer who has been collaborating with Model Mayhem since 2011. His exceptional photography works have resulted in successful submissions by talents into prestigious magazines and agencies.

Christopher's artistic journey began with a profound love for streetwear, influenced by his 90's upbringing and a deep appreciation for graffiti artists, streetwear labels, and skater culture. As a teenager, he nurtured his creative vision by designing and printing tee shirts for his streetwear brand. This pursuit eventually led him to photography, as he sought to capture captivating catalog and lookbook photos for his brand.

From a streetwear entrepreneur to a passionate photographer and filmmaker, Christopher's evolution continued as he delved into cinematography. Collaborating with dance groups and other artists, he discovered his love for visual storytelling, leading him to fully embrace professional photography.

Christopher's artistic vision revolves around capturing moments that make people feel alive and highlighting the timeless beauty and grace that resides within each individual. With genuine respect and dedication, he collaborates with peers to create a photographic legacy that leaves a lasting impact.

Specializing in fashion, event photography, portraiture, and landscape, Christopher is down-to-earth, genuine, and highly professional in his approach. He values the principles of respect, efficiency, and optimism, seeking to work with models who share similar values.

While TFP opportunities are limited, Christopher remains open to unique and creative themes for collaboration. For paid projects, he offers hourly rates and flat-rate packages for photography sessions. In cases of long-distance travel, all travel expenses are expected to be covered.

All of Christopher's online photos are copyrighted by the U.S. Copyright Office, and he values permission for usage. Regarding collaboration, he maintains professional boundaries and does not date peers working with him on a project or engage in nude photography.

Beyond his photography passion, Christopher enjoys the art of dance, particularly popping, and appreciates jazz music. He finds joy in simple pleasures like chicken noodle soup and lasagna, while also marveling at the cosmos and stars. An introvert by nature, Christopher embraces profound discussions about life philosophies.

Christopher invites you to explore his diverse portfolio and engage in a creative journey with him. Feel free to reach out and discover the artistry that brings life to moments through his lens: [email protected].

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"Chris is one of the best photographers I’ve had the pleasure of working with! He gives great direction in a pleasant and concise manner. He has an eye for the details and will deliver the most incredible photos. " Read less

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"Chris was a true artist and has an eye for detail! He made me feel very comfortable and gave great guidance when it came to posing and finding the light. In addition to being a talented photographer, he also has a very friendly personality. I would absolutely work with him again!" Read less

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"Chris is a pleasure to work with! He is patient and helped guide me to work the best angles to produce some really great shots! I definitely would recommend working with him in the future!" Read less

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"Chris is a professional and humble photographer. He is very easy to work with and knows how to be creative with whatever he has. Indeed, he had worked with professional and newer models as he knows how to make newer models feel comfortable and has a variety of poses and ideas. I recommend Chris to anyone who wants to work with a talented and professional photographer." Read less

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"Loved working with Chris-amazing shots! Very professional, awesome ideas, willing to take chances and try new things." Read less

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"Christopher is a very talented photographer, amazing photography skills, and a pleasure to work with. Hope to work together again in the future!" Read less

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"Professional and respectful. Pictures edited quickly. Good communication prior to the shoot, during and after. Appreciated. Thank you for the opportunity. ;)" Read less

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"Christopher is one of the best photographers I have had the pleasure of collaborating with. Not only is he an amazing artist, Christopher is kind, encouraging, and professional. I would highly recommend working with him. He is a truly beautiful human being and his work is absolutely incredible!" Read less

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"Loved working with you! Super professional and really helped me feel comfortable after such a long type without modeling. Without a doubt, recommend for any type of shoots!" Read less

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"Chris did an amazing job directing me and making me feel comfortable. Very professional and well prepared. Great attention to detail, very impressed by his work and would be honored to work with him again!" Read less

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"Had a wonderful experience shooting with Chris. His relaxed and friendly nature made me comfortable from the start and his professionalism only added to the ease of being in front of the camera. Things moved swiftly as he comes prepared and knows just how get that perfect shot. 10/10 would recommend.:)" Read less

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"Chris is professional and an obviously experienced photographer. When we worked together he demonstrated a high degree of creativity in using our surroundings during the shoot, and was very pleasant to collaborate with. The photos from our session are truly impressive, and I very much appreciate the contribution his photos will make in my portfolio." Read less

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"I had such a great photoshoot with chris in the City. He gave good direction and I loved all the pictures I ended up with." Read less

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"Christopher is a fantastic photographer and very professional and capable. He is creative and takes high quality shots. I would love to shoot with Chris again!" Read less

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"I absolutely loved working with Chris. He is an expert photographer, professional and knows exactly how to make you feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. He was a pleasure to work with and I would be honored to work with him again. Thank you Chris!" Read less

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"Christopher is an amazing photographer who captures the best light and is super nice to work with. I had a great time shooting and loved the images he created!" Read less

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"I am so happy to have gotten the chance to shoot with Chris. He is an incredible photographer, and truly has a wonderful eye for finding wonderful shots. He was very professional as well as skilled in finding unique concepts to work with. I would recoment anyone looking to acquire high quality, unique, professional shots to contact." Read less

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"Christopher is incredibly professional, creative, and passionate about his work! I was in awe of his ability to utilize any outdoor environment to capture a shot. He is masterful at his work - he has a clear direction and knows how to adjust poses. He also demonstrated that he is really intuitive and considerate of his model's needs. I found myself trusting his judgement, interested in his vision, and feeling excited about the final product. I would certainly recommend him to any model!" Read less

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"Looking to shoot?! I recommend you shoot with the one and only Christopher C. Lee! He is artistic, talented, very professional and well prepared. I’m so amazed with his work and I am honored to have been able to work with him. He was patient and was able to provide me guidance. I would definitely work with him again! Thank you Chris! I am in love with the photos. Without you, it wouldn’t be anything!" Read less

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"Chris was patient, kind, and encouraging. He does beautiful work and has a great eye for visualizing the potential of seemingly bland settings- a true artist! I'm grateful to have worked with him and would definitely collaborate with him again." Read less

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"Christopher is a master at what he does. He is both professional and fun to work with, and his photos are absolutely breathtaking. I hope to work with him again in the future!" Read less

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"EXCELLENT~ Christopher was extremely easy going, encouraging and comfortable to be around. Christopher fully invests in each photo~ he pays attention to the little details. Each image he takes is truly thought out- through his thoughtfulness and creative passion he is able to create stunning master pieces. He made shooting entertaining and he offered suggestions for many great poses. He not only has amazing equipment- but the artistic talent to create powerful images! 100% recommended!" Read less

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"Kind, considerate, conscientious, and tremendously talented young photographer. He makes you feel at ease and has a great eye for little spots around the city that add great texture and color to your shots. looking forward to working with him again! " Read less

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"Chris is such a sweet person! He is serious and passionate about his work and takes a lot of effort for each photo he takes to create wonderful results! He has great vision to find the perfect set location. I highly recommend him as a photographer to work with." Read less

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"I'm grateful for the opportunity to work with Chris: very talented and responsible photographer, I was impressed by his skill, patience and respect for the model; he has an independent unique vision of the frame and it's story, he works skillfully with light and textures - an artist. I want to note his courtesy, kindness and commitment - it's a real pleasure to work with a man who genuinely loves what he does, strives for self-development and wants to give the world more beauty and positive." Read less

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"Chris was great to work with! I really appreciated his professionalism and great ideas, as well as his upbeat personality." Read less

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"Chris is such a wonderful photographer! Instantly made me feel comfortable and very helpful with posing tips. I am excited to work with him again! I would definitely recommend Chris to all models!" Read less

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"Being my first time in front of the professional camera Christopher made made me feel like I'd been modeling for years! His direction, personality, and work environment is top notch. I would not hesitate to work with him again as our pictures speak for themselves. Thank you for all your beautiful work, I am honored with the experience." Read less

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"Chris was a great photographer to work with. He has a professional studio and really took his time to make sure we got everything out of the shoot. I like that he incorporated both his ideas and my ideas into the shoot. Would definitely recommend him as a photographer, thank you Chris! (:" Read less

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"Christopher is a wonderful photographer and was great to work with! He is very professional during shoots and also had some very helpful tips about posing. He is very talented at photography and I would work with him again. Highly recommended!" Read less

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"This was the third time I had worked with someone to get headshots, and the third time was definitely the charm. Chris is ultra professional, knowledgable, and efficient. Our session was very educational, as Chris taught me many things about posing and achieving the best look. It was an easy experience, and I recommend him to anyone looking for portraits and headshots. Thanks Chris!" Read less

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"Christopher was an absolute delight to work with. Not only is his studio equipped and beautiful, but his creativity and skill made the entire shoot really enjoyable. I would most definitely recommend Christopher to others in the industry and I hope to have the chance to work with him myself. " Read less

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