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 […]

Categories: art of studio, Events • Tags: leica

Menotti’s Coffee Shop, Venice Beach

March 5, 2014 by kwakualston

Venice is making way for a new coffee shop with a lot of history.  Although Menotti’s has just opened at 56 Windward, its Venice roots are strong-as is the head Barista’s, Christopher “nicely” Abel Alameda.  Alameda was a force working in Intelligentsia followed by Handsome Roasters, and has won the title Coffee Fest World Latte Art Champion three times.  His passion and love of coffee is apparent through not just his intense decisive pours, but also through his 4 tattoos […]

Categories: Venice • Tags: abbot kinney, coffee shop, kwaku alston, leica, leica m9, menottis, photography, venice, venice beach

LEICA Oskar Barnack Award

May 16, 2012 by kwakualston

Behind the scenes with Leo. I am so excited for my talented friend, Leo Jaramillo, who is one of the contendors for the prestigious Leica Oskar Barnack award, and a potential winner of a Leica M10! Leo has been with the KAP team for many years and…

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: leica, leo, photography award