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 […]

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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

Amgen: #SpeakYourMigraine Campaign

October 17, 2017 by kwakualston

    The prevalence of motion integrating with the still photography world is impossible to ignore— clients are consistently requesting a photographer who can operate both.  Each job comes with new unique challenges.  For Amgen’s #Speak Your Migraine campaign, we lit the stills and motion setups consciously with continuous lighting due to subjects’ sensitivity to flashing lights–which can trigger migraines. Amgen is one of my recent advertising motion projects and a perfect production to exercise my motion and directing skills.  To see […]

Categories: art of studio, Behind the Scenes, Uncategorized • Tags: ad campaign, amgen, milk studios, red, shotonred, speakyourmigraine