Tokyo: Photography and Art with Legendary Photographer
- Exclusive Access to Benjamin Lee’s Collection – Explore his apartment filled with iconic photography, art books, cameras, and collections featuring works by legendary artists like Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, Magritte, Dali, and Eiko Ishioka.
- Personalized Photography Insights – Receive expert advice and feedback directly from Benjamin Lee on your own photography and learn from his illustrious career photographing cultural icons and historical figures.
- Private Portrait Session – Enjoy a unique portrait experience using Benjamin’s special backdrop, have him photograph you with an iPhone, and take home all the session data on the same day.
What to expect
Meet Benjamin Lee, a legendary photographer who has captured renowned cultural icons and historical figures in Japan and internationally. Step into his apartment, where you’ll see his monumental body of work, books, collections, and cameras.
Discover a treasure trove of photography and art books, including works by Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, Magritte, Dali, and Eiko Ishioka. Gain insights into photography and hear about Benjamin’s illustrious career.
Receive personalized advice and feedback on your own photography. Finally, enjoy a portrait session with Benjamin’s special backdrop, used for photographing icons. Benjamin will photograph you with the iphone and you can take home all the data from your session on the day.
Good to know
About Photographer Benjamin Lee: I am an international, award winning, and expert photographer who has photographed celebrities and cultural icons for global advertising firms and magazines in both London and Tokyo. In London, I took portraits of renowned individuals, including hat designer Stephen Jones, lead developer of the hydrogen bomb Edward Teller, violinist Yehudi Menuhin, sculptor Sir Henry Moore, advertising executive Sir John Hegarty, fashion designer Bruce Oldfield, and Sir Charles Saatchi, founder of Saatchi and Saatchi. In 1987, I moved to Japan and was commissioned by British Vogue to photograph fashion designer Rei Kawakubo, designer Issei Miyake, architect Arata Isozaki, designer Eiko Ishioka, and architect Ando Tadao. In 2012, best selling contemporary artist, Yayoi Kusama appointed me as her main photographer for magazines features. I have received the British Design Art Direction Award, and the Ilford Portrait Photo Contest, twice.