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 […]

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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. […]

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The Agents Club Award

April 12, 2021 by kwakualston

Thank you to The Agents Club for this honor! The Invisible Man was awarded THE READERS’ AWARD WINNER for ENTERTAINMENT – MOVIE ART. Client: Universal Pictures Universal Pictures’ Us was awarded the Reader’s Award for Entertainment – Movie Art in 2019.

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Eddie Murphy x Essence Remote Shoot

April 12, 2021 by kwakualston

This was my first remote shoot for Coming 2 America with Essence Magazine featuring Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, and Bella Murphy under the incredible creative direction of Tracey Woods. This shoot was a truly unique experience directing over Zoom and putting a team in place.

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Tichina Arnold x CBS Watch! Magazine

December 21, 2020 by kwakualston

Our Mission:  Tichina Arnold is a force to be reckoned with, so we created a sexy atmosphere on set to evoke her spirit through images.   Tichina came ready to take this creative production to the next level. Location: CBS creative director Ed Mann suggested The Oasis as our location, an iconic property in Venice designed by Phillip Dixon. The Oasis is a Moroccan inspired compound in the heart of the Oakwood neighborhood in Venice Beach.  Once inside, you easily […]

Categories: Behind the Scenes, Editorial • Tags: cbs watch, editorial shoot, Photo Shoot, tichina arnold

Apple’s New Generation

December 21, 2020 by kwakualston

A new generation of makers meets a new generation of Mac. Apple selected me as one of the modern visionaries to feature in their latest campaign. I had the amazing opportunity to play with Apple’s new Pro systems on a photography shoot: watch the video linked here:

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Shonda Rhimes x Hollywood Reporter

December 21, 2020 by kwakualston

Shonda Rhimes has been a entertainment legend, crafting TV shows that will be watched and re-watched for years to come. I had the opportunity to photograph her at her home for The Hollywood Reporter. Read about her journey here.

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Return of The Chicks x Billboard

December 21, 2020 by kwakualston

One of our last shoots before the shutdown in March. The Chicks discuss the release of their new album and the pivotal change of their name in support of protests over racial inequality on Billboard.

Categories: Behind the Scenes, Editorial • Tags: billboard, dixie chicks, the chicks