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

Our First Father’s Day

June 16, 2013 by kwakualston

I’ve watched you grow so quickly over the past 6 months—it’s hard to believe this time last year you were in your mother’s womb kicking so hard we thought you would emerge as a soccer player, complete with a jersey and cleats. When you first appeared into our world, splashes of sunlight exploded in my eyes and exuberance overwhelmed me. In the delivery room, where we first laid eyes on you, we could not help but shed tears of joy.  […]

Categories: Personal • Tags: art of studio, fathers day, kwaku alston, love

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

People Magazine Bachelorette Cover Shoot. LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!

August 8, 2011 by kwakualston

It was a sunny day in Malibu and Love was in the Air for the 2011 Bachelorette Ashely Herbert at the Cover Shoot for People Magazine. My main objective was to capture moments of intimacy and expressions of love between the newly engaged reality tv…

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: Ashley Herbert, engagement, love, People magazine, The Bachelorette

People Magazine Bachelorette Cover Shoot. LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!

August 8, 2011 by kwakualston

It was a sunny day in Malibu and Love was in the Air for the 2011 Bachelorette Ashely Herbert at the Cover Shoot for People Magazine. My main objective was to capture moments of intimacy and expressions of love between the newly engaged reality tv…

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: Ashley Herbert, engagement, love, People magazine, The Bachelorette