#Photolife – Instagram Featured Photographer

February 8, 2014 by kwakualston

The tools of the trade have changed a lot in the past 5 years–while I still carry my favorite camera equipment, my iPhone is always at hand, ready to capture moments wherever I go at the simple touch of a screen. I fell hard and quick for Instagram when I joined in May of 2012.  It soon became embedded into my workflow, so I’m honored to say I am one of Instagram’s suggested photographers to follow, alongside other incredibly talented […]

Categories: Events, Personal, Uncategorized • Tags: asia, bali, instagram, instagram feature, kwaku alston, photolife, travel, travel photography

TOMS in Nepal Throwback

October 24, 2013 by kwakualston

Just got this TOMS magazine in my mailbox with my photograph on the cover from our Nepal adventures.  Enjoy these film images from our travels around Nepal!

Categories: Behind the Scenes, Uncategorized • Tags: asia, blake mycoskie, culture, film, film photography, himalayas, kwaku alston, life, nepal, photography, throwback thursday, toms, toms shoes, travel, travel photography

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

Last VW ‘Hippie Van’ to Be Built This Year

September 28, 2013 by kwakualston

Last VW ‘Hippie Van’ to Be Built This Year Looks like December 31st of this year will be the beginning of the end for VW buses..  Sad to see production stop creating this iconic vehicle.  Who knew that Brazil was the last place assembling Volkswagens? Here are some memorable Volkswagen’s from my trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as a homage to this adventurewagen. Follow the Volkslivin’ project here and purchase fine art VW prints on Kwakushop

Categories: Uncategorized, Volkslivin' • Tags: art of studio, Brazil, culture, gif, rio de janeiro, travel, 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

Oprah & Tyler Perry for Essence – 30 Minutes & 36 Hours

May 21, 2013 by kwakualston

   Behind the Scenes…. Ready to light! Thanks to Morel Rental House for helping everything run smoothly! Sunset from the plane. My LA Photo crew hustling to get home in the airport. No Mondays are mundane when you’re in the creative industry–and on New York time.  On a particularly chilly March morning, Essence magazine’s photo director Rebecca Karamehmedovic called me with an exciting assignment–photographing two media moguls who hold the reins to Hollywood and the entertainment industry: Oprah and Tyler […]

Categories: Behind the Scenes, Editorial • Tags: art of studio, behind the scenes, editorial, Essence magazine, kwaku alston, oprah, oprah and tyler perry, photography, travel, tyler perry

Street Photography Lesson

April 10, 2013 by kwakualston

In preparation for our upcoming Venice Beach Street Photography Workshop, I had some practice yesterday by giving a private photography lesson as a donation to 826LA, a wonderful charity that supports teaching youth writing skills. This lesson was…

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: fun, hulahoop, musclebeach, photography, photography workshop, travel, venice, venice beach street photography, Venicebeachstreet

Big Island, Hawaii

August 29, 2012 by kwakualston

After a hectic summer, I set off to Hawaii for some much-needed rest & relaxation and to clear my head…here are some images of my adventures.

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: big island, hawaii, travel

Indian Inspiration

April 27, 2012 by kwakualston

I woke up this morning invigorated by memories of my recent trip to India and decided to put some Krishna love into the universe–especially after finding a beautiful video shot by Kodak in 1925 about Krishna! View it here: Photos were taken in Vr…

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: india, kwaku alston, monkey, monkey menace, photography, travel, Vrindavan