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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Lecture @ Bakery Street Studios

October 14, 2013 by kwakualston

        On a recent trip to the East Coast, I stopped by DC to present a lecture at Bakery Street Studios, invited by fellow photographer, Derrell Todd.  It was a wonderful experience to be surrounded by my family, friends, and colleagues as I spoke about some of my favorite and challenging photo shoots.

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Revisiting RIT

April 13, 2012 by kwakualston

It has been over five years since my last lecture at Rochester Institute of Technology, and I can’t emphasize enough how hard it is for me to stand up in front of a crowd of students and faculty that I admire and not feel nervous. Although I work …

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