ABOUT LUKAS GREYSON
BIOGRAPHY
Lukas Maverick Greyson is a photojournalist and candle maker based in Brooklyn, New York. After designing accessories for global fashion companies throughout Europe and Asia, he became Creative Director for celebrity photographer Patrick McMullan where he designed the largest photo book on NYC nightlife entitled, so8os: A Photographic Diary of a Decade (powerHouse Books). He was also one of the top press photographers at the Patrick McMullan agency covering celebrity events, fashion shows, weddings and parties from LA to London.
He then left New York City for Uganda, Africa where he created and managed MEND, the revolutionary brand by Invisible Children. This ground breaking project changed the face of fashion, creating a sustainable handbag business for Ugandan women who escaped the war.
Greyson's work has been published worldwide and is respected for his documentary style and empathetic approach to capturing both the profound beauty and tragedy of everyday life. He graduated from Parsons School of Design with a BFA in Fashion Design, multiple gold and silver thimble awards, honors and the "Designer of the Year" award.
He currently works with survivors of violence and trauma at Mt Sinai Hospital and is the co-owner of Liz and Lukas, LLC (L+L Candles) with his wife Elizabeth Sanders Greyson.
L+L Candles are available via Etsy.
To hire or collaborate, please shoot me a message.
