Kwaku Alston is an American photographer. His editorial work has been featured in The New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, Time, Men’s Health, Essence, and Men’s Journal, among many others. He has photographed ads for a wide range of clients, including Coca-Cola, BlackBerry, Target, and Verizon. He has also photographed President Barack Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama on several occasions, including for Essence. Alston is based in Venice, California, and is represented by .