He has photographed for various music publications covering concerts of both mainstream and independent artists. Additionally, Lester also has a strong interest in creating photo essays and has documented slices of LA life. His aim is to tell a visual story about the environments, conditions, beliefs, and struggles of the subjects he photographs. Some of his works include a series of images of a homeless man; the Arlington Santa Monica Memorial, the 2006 immigrant rally; the 2008 Iraq war protest; and street fruit vendors.