Lisa Knight
Freelance Photographer and Videographer in Tokyo
I’m Lisa and I’m a multi-disciplinary creative.
I left my legal career in Australia to pursue photography full-time after moving to Japan. My work spans various styles and media, and I’ve held exhibitions in Kobe and Tokyo, including at Shibuya Hikarie and Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya.
Since January 2022 I have been the Digital Content Director at Tokyo Weekender magazine, where I drove transformative brand growth across platforms. My role encompassed producing and directing a diverse range of editorial and advertorial content for the magazine, website, and social media channels.
I successfully grew the Tokyo Weekender Instagram audience from 9,000 to 250,000+ followers, and organically expanded the Tokyo Weekender YouTube channel to 6,000 subscribers with over 1,000,000 views. This strategic growth not only amplified the brand's digital presence but also positioned it as a leading voice in Tokyo’s media landscape.
I am still working at Tokyo Weekender, however I am currently available for freelance work.
Photography
I’ve shot for clients around Japan, including hotels and restaurants. My photography can be found within the pages of Tokyo Weekender, plus a couple of cheeky front covers. See my list of featured projects here.
Videography
Whether it’s an YouTube video, mini documentary or an elevated Instagram reel, I can create a variety of video content for a variety of needs.
Social media management
I’ve grown Tokyo Weekender’s Instagram from 9,000 to 250,000+ followers (with a 4% engagement rate) and have grown my own account (lisaellenknight) to 130,000 followers.
Writing
I often write about culture and travel.
Interviews and features
MPB meets Tokyo based photographer Lisa Knight
Arigato Japan: Interview with Lisa Knight, photographer and social media director