Farewell, Sweet Summer

October 22, 2013 by kwakualston

Double Rainbow in Kauai before Flossie hits. My son’s first time in Hawaii. Flying over Arizona Sedona New York City The end of summer always seems to come later in LA.  Although it’s already October, I still can’t let go of the summer season, despite the looming chill that slowly creeps in.  Here are some of my favorite images this past summer: from Hawaii to Sedona to  quintessential Venice moments.  This past summer has been even more special having my […]

Categories: Personal, Uncategorized • Tags: arizona, beach, california, flossie, hawaii, Kauai, la, life, life photography, Los Angeles, photography, sedona, summer, travel, tropical storm, trvel photography, venice, venice beach, venice california

Explore, Shoot, Critique: Venice Beach Street Photography Workshop – August 31st

August 19, 2013 by kwakualston

To end the summer with a bang, we are offering a 1-day Venice Beach Street Photography Workshop for $295 for all of you adventurous photographers– amateur, professional, and anything in between.  Register on Kwakushop to reserve your place today. The Venice Beach Street Photography Workshop is a fun and intensive 1-day workshop held in Venice Beach, California. I will personally guide you through the streets of Venice, where I have called home for over 10 years, and share my street […]

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Go Westy – Volkslivin’

June 18, 2013 by kwakualston

     If it wasn’t obvious already, I’ll share this secret with you–I’m obsessed with finding the perfect Camper Van for my family and I to travel along the California coast and beyond. The Volkslivin’ project began over 4 years ago, and now it has blossomed into its own community.  People around the world have shared stories with me of what this special auto means to them and how my photos ignited a feeling deep within them.  Vanlife is a […]

Categories: Personal, Volkslivin' • Tags: art of studio, Autos, big sur, california, camper van, Campervan, cars, GoWesty, kwaku alston, life photography, love, photography, travel, vanlife, volkslivin, Volkswagen, VW, VW bus

Art of Studio: A Physical Place for a Virtual Space

May 24, 2013 by kwakualston

2008, Hong Kong –What is art of studio? We are many things… A physical place for a virtual space, A window into watching the creative process in action, A conceptual home to art, photography, ideas, inspiration, and much more. I am interested in seeing what happens when one creates a space for people to witness the process behind the product, whether it be a photograph, website, blog, or writing.  Art of Studio is a place to see, touch, and discuss […]

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: 1346 abbot kinney, abbot kinney, art of studio, blog, california, Chongqing, creative process, hong kong, iconography, inspiration, kwaku alston, life, Nigel Holmes, photography, venice, venice beach, Virtual reality

Janelle Monae for Essence Magazine: 2 Shoots, 1 mission

April 12, 2013 by kwakualston

Janelle Monae on the Horizon. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to work with various musical talent including Lauryn Hill, Santana, Kanye West, and Willie Nelson, all who brought an open collaborative energy to each shoot, baring their soul to t…

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: california, Essence magazine, fashion photography, janelle monae, photography

Happy Holidays!

December 21, 2012 by kwakualston

“Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us, and the world will be as one.”John Lennon Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful holiday season from Venice Beach.

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: 2012, california, holidays, palm trees, photography, street art, streetphotography, venice, venice beach

Lost in L.A.

April 9, 2012 by kwakualston

The Midwest landscape is beautiful, but there are no oceans, no mountains, and no twisted Canyon roads that leave you breathless with wander and sporadically slamming on your brakes. My first time ever on the West Coast was in the beginning of Mar…

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: california, culture shock, grand canyon, kwaku alston, landscape, nature, panorama, sara swaty, topanga canyon, transition, travel