12 Facts About David Shama

David Shama was born on February 3,1977 and is a Swiss photographer living in New York City.

David Shama is most known for his art and fashion work.

David Shama's father, a British stockbroker and his mother, an Italian photographer were both born in Alexandria, Egypt.

David Shama spent his early years in Lausanne, Switzerland where he attended L'Ecole Nouvelle, a local school.

David Shama's mother has always been quite a shutterbug documenting his sisters and him.

David Shama's father, despite working in finance, is a home movie pioneer, often filming the family with his Super8 camera.

In 2005 David Shama moved to Argentina to film a documentary about a non-governmental organization for a friend but the project fell short.

David Shama worked every job during the day and took photography classes at night until he got hired as a photography assistant by a famous local photographer called Urko Suaya.

In 2008 David Shama moved to Paris where his career started as a fashion photographer.

David Shama worked for a few magazines and brands, until he showed his work in London where his style was immediately recognized.

Around that time David Shama embarked on a series of cross-country trips, making "on the road" photographs.

David Shama's presence is felt throughout his photography as one more actor in the story.