Celebrity On White Portrait Series on display at E! Entertainment Network

April 26, 2014 by kwakualston

Kwaku’s career as a commercial and celebrity photographer began in New York where he worked for clients such as The New York Times Magazine, Sony Music, Rolling Stone and Miramax Films. Since opening his own studio in the pop culture hub of Venice Beach, California, he’s shot for top publications, film studios and TV networks as well as taken portraits of celebrities ranging from Tiger Woods, Samuel Jackson, Brad Pitt, Ashton Kutcher and Heath Ledger to Michelle Obama, Halle Berry, […]

Categories: Behind the Scenes, Inspiration, Personal, Uncategorized • Tags: art of studio, behind the scenes, Celebrity, fine art, hollywood, life photography, Los Angeles, photography, time lapse

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

Volkslivin’ Featured on Next Avenue

September 30, 2013 by kwakualston

  “The VW Bus Rolls Into the Sunset” Volkwagen vans hold a special place in my heart; it was our family vehicle for many years, and when I made my big move to Venice, California they appeared everywhere.  Whether a Westfalia, Kombi, or a Samba, these adventure wagons have a characteristic unique beauty that I am constantly inspired to capture.  So when news came that in December of this year, the company will shut down it’s last factory, I felt […]

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: adventurewagen, art of studio, kwaku alston, kwakushop, life photography, lifestyle, Los Angeles, love, photography, venice, venice beach, volkslivin, Volkswagen

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

The Love Project

February 15, 2013 by kwakualston

In celebration of Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, Kwakushop is excited to release a limited edition box set with creatives across the country. The Love Project is a collaborative venture with industry taste-makers who were asked to contri…

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: black history month, collaboration, darien davis, emil wilbekin, glen wilson, Hollis King, keyvon pierre, kwaku alston, kwakushop, leah hamilton, leah happi hamilton, life photography, love, photography, valentine's day

Supernova Hits Japan!

January 22, 2013 by kwakualston

Our special Japanese edition of Supernova has hit Hamamatsu, Japan in my friend’s shop, also accompanied with my upcoming Venice Beach Street Photography Workshop posters! You can purchase Supernova on Magcloud or Kwakushop, and read about the sto…

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: custom publication, Hamamatsu, japan, kwakushop, life photography, magcloud, photography, supernova, venice, venice beach, venice beach street photography