I’m a photographer, videographer and all-round digital content creator based in Japan.
I’m a completely self-taught creative with a non-linear resume:
2013: Graduated with a Bachelor of Laws
2014: Started my legal career in Australia
2020: Quit my career and moved to Tokyo
2022: Became a creator at Tokyo Weekender magazine
2023: Became TW’s Digital Content Director, overseeing Tokyo Weekender’s digital presence
2025: Whilst I’m still working at Tokyo Weekender, I am also available for freelance photo and video work
Since then, it’s been an incredible journey:
Shot The New York Times “Guide to Tokyo”
Grew Tokyo Weekender’s official Instagram, @tokyoweekender, from 9,000 to 320,000+ followers, positioning it as a leading voice in Tokyo’s media landscape and resulting in significant brand recognition. We have a few famous followers, such as Orlando Bloom, Kim Kardashian, Gwyneth Paltrow and John Mayer 💅
Grew my Instagram, @lisaellenknight, to 130,000+ followers
Shot three front covers for Tokyo Weekender
Monetised Tokyo Weekender’s YouTube channel
I’ve shot photo and video for hundreds of clients around Japan
A little bit about me:
My niche obsession is exploring, photographing and writing about retro hotels and kissaten in Japan
I also collect weird retro cameras
I produced, shot and edited a short documentary about a community of ocean swimmers in Australia. You can watch it here.
I’m a HUGE Formula 1 fan.
I love to share free photography education. Photography changed my life so I feel a duty to pay it forward.
