Leica Gallery LA x Somewhere in Between

July 5, 2021 by kwakualston

‘Somewhere in Between’ on view at Leica Gallery LA reflects on time, space, and moments in between that speak of stories that are hidden in plain view.   Thank you to everyone who attended the opening reception and artist talk with Cheriss May and I. It was wonderful viewing art with people again and sharing my process behind curating decades of creative moments. Very grateful for Leica inviting me into their family and being so supportive of my photographic career. The […]

Categories: art of studio, Events • Tags: leica

Jesse Collins x Produced By Magazine

June 22, 2021 by kwakualston

Producer extraordinaire Jesse Collins (whose work includes Oscars 2021, BET Awards, Grammys, & Super Bowl LV Half Time Show with The Weeknd to name a few) on the June-July cover of Produced By Magazine of The Producers Guild)

Categories: Uncategorized

Earth 2 Virtual Reality Podcast: Leaving a Legacy

June 22, 2021 by kwakualston

We want to play a game which is somewhat fair, where we are rewarded for our creative contributions, and share a vision of a better life. You get what you put in. You are the creator of Earth 2.

Categories: NFTs • Tags: nft, Virtual reality

Reggie Bush x Golf Digest

May 11, 2021 by kwakualston

Categories: Behind the Scenes, Editorial, Uncategorized

Space Jam: A New Legacy

May 10, 2021 by kwakualston

Looking forward to the premiere of Space Jam: A New Legacy. This project began pre-COVID and wrapped in the midst of the pandemic. There were a lot of moving variables producing two shoots with such a long time span in between… here’s a peek. Behind the scenes building and breaking down the @spacejammovie basketball court set to photograph the key art of @kingjames for the Space Jam sequel.

Categories: art of studio, Behind the Scenes, Uncategorized

Macklemore x Golf Digest

May 10, 2021 by kwakualston

“One day after Thanksgiving, I was peer-pressured into going out and playing golf. My first tee shot I hit directly into a house.” But he persevered and later in the round, he used a five iron to hit out of a sand trap, “and I hit it pure. That feeling stuck with me and now I’m completely addicted.” -Macklemore

Categories: Behind the Scenes, Editorial, Uncategorized

Amanda Seyfried on Oscars Night

April 28, 2021 by kwakualston

Read about the story behind the gown on Vogue. The Two Million Dollar Diamond – Oscars Night Celebrity stylist Elizabeth Stewart and I met on a Hollywood Reporter shoot when I was assigned to photograph Julia Roberts and Elizabeth for the cover of the style issue.  She reached out to me last week to see if I was interested in photographing Amanda Seyfried in Giorgio Armani on Oscars Night. And with an enthusiastic “YES!”— so began the whirlwind that led us to these […]

Categories: Editorial • Tags: amanda seyfried, elizabeth stewart, giorgio armani, oscars, oscars night

Stephen Curry x Literati

April 15, 2021 by kwakualston

Stephen Curry hosts the book club UNDERRATED with Literati.

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Ruth Carter x V Magazine

April 13, 2021 by kwakualston

Ruth E. Carter⁠ is the award winning costume designer of Black Panther and was photographed for V Magazine’s V129 Spring/Summer Issue as one of their HEROES. ⁠⁠ “There was a system in place that was preventing us from being seen,” she says, reflecting on her career. “And this was my opportunity to say no more. I am opening this door, and I am opening it wide. I’m going to let as many Black creatives in as I can.”- Ruth E. […]

Categories: Editorial