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Haile Thomas is an empowered youth leading her generation in an effort for healthier living and eating. At only 15 years old, her efforts have been recognized by Michelle Obama and has already founded her own organization, The Happy Organization.
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With Will.i.am’s innovative launch of bluetooth Buttons, fashion meets technology in a unique blend of form and function. It was an honor to collaborate with such an incredible creative team, including Will.i.am, André Leon Talley, and Toby Blue, and photograph icons Kendall Jenner, Naomi Campbell, India Love, and Shaun Ross. After 1 month of production working with people from all over the world, we all met at Spring Studios in NYC to put the concept of wearable technology into beautiful imagery. […]
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Instant Gallery is a collective of creative professionals dedicated to sharing affordable art and giving back to a different charity each month. This month’s proceeds goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Pick up a limited edition print of Sandcastles from my Venice Beach series here.
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Muhammad Ali is a true inspiration. An activist in his own right, a gifted orator, and a man of principle, his formidable prowess in the ring was just one of his legendary qualities. I was blessed to meet and photograph him thrice in my career, experiences I will always cherish. His passing reminds me to appreciate the legends living among us and strive to be the greatest. Rest in peace. Here is a post I wrote after photographing him for […]
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For Spirit & Flesh’s Mystery Issue, Djimon Hounsou graces the cover and talks about pursuing your dreams and respecting where you’ve come from. Behind the Scenes Video: Check out the video shot in scenic Southern California: Behind the Scenes interviewing Djimon: Photo Credits: Stylng: Nonja McKenzie Groomer: Shiyenu Chun Producer: Kathy Nenneker, Nenneker Inc
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In conjunction with the release of the latest James Bond film, Spectre, I was honored to photograph some of the legendary black women who have costarred in the Bond films: Naomie Harris, Gloria Hendry, and Trina Parks. Essence magazine published the portraits in conjunction with the event: Black Women of Bond Tribute held at the California African American Museum in Los Angeles. I grew up watching Bond films, from Trina Parks making history in Diamonds Are Forever and Gloria Hendry in Live and Let Die, so it was an honor to contribute […]
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Interview: http://news.hahnemuehle.com/en/kwaku-alston-amerikanischer-starfotograf/ Big thank you to Hahnemuehle for taking the time to interview me and feature my work on their blog. Hahnemuehle has been my go-to for printing for years, and when I visited their factory in Germany, I had a unique experience of seeing the behind the scenes process.
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