Behind the Scenes Black Hollywood with Essence Magazine

February 17, 2014 by kwakualston

Behind the scenes lighting setup and breakdown        Oprah’s glam team           2013 ended with one of the most exciting jobs of the year: photographing the much anticipated Essence Hollywood Issue featuring Oprah Winfrey, Forest Whitaker, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Michael B Jordan.  Essence’s editors and these legendary thespians met me in Los Angeles, where we constructed a beautiful set to capture the energy and excitement of an epic year at the movies.  Enjoy these special behind the scenes moments.  Thank you […]

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Imaging USA Conference January 12-14 in Phoenix + Instagram Contest

November 26, 2013 by kwakualston

2014 is a fresh beginning and a chance to learn and adapt.  To set the new year off, I will be lecturing at Imaging USA in Phoenix, Arizona on January 13. Come say hello and listen in on my lecture at 10 AM: Access Granted: The Business of Photographing Icons.  Register for the convention here. You have the chance to win 2 free passes to the Imaging USA Conference and be my special guest at my lecture- just enter my #paperbagcontest […]

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Professional Photographer Magazine Feature

November 10, 2013 by kwakualston

It was an honor to be featured by Professional Photographer Magazine as their cover story this month and have their support.  Read the article here.  Also in collaboration with Professional Photographer Magazine is my participation in the Imaging USA event in Phoenix, Arizona January 12-14.  You can find me lecturing on Monday, January 13th from 10-1130 AM about the art of photographing icons.  See the full schedule boasting a wide range of talent on their website. —       […]

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