David Byun is a Korean-American photographer based in Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his vibrant and colorful images of landscapes, cityscapes, and people.
Byun was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1982. He moved to the United States at the age of 10 and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. After graduating from high school, he attended the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where he earned a degree in photography.
After college, Byun moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career as a professional photographer. His work has been featured in numerous publications including National Geographic, The New York Times Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal. He has also had solo exhibitions at galleries around the world including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo and the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston.
Byun’s work is characterized by its vivid colors and unique perspectives. He often uses long exposures to capture light trails or star trails that create an ethereal atmosphere within his images. His photographs have been described as “capturing moments that are both beautiful and fleeting” by critics around the world.
In addition to his photography career, Byun is also an avid traveler who has visited over 30 countries around the world. He often incorporates elements from his travels into his work which gives it a unique global perspective.
David Byun continues to push boundaries with his photography and explore new ways of capturing light and color on film. His work has been praised for its beauty and creativity by critics around the world and continues to inspire photographers everywhere.