Kawai Matthews

Teaches at Los Angeles Center of Photography

Kawai Matthews (www.kawaimatthews.com) is a nationally published and award-winning photographer specializing in celebrity portraiture & music photography. Her ability to capture the depth of a subject, while delivering quality, awe-inspiring imagery is uncanny and unmatched. Shooting unforgettable moments of flair, confidence, substance and honesty in her subjects, her heavyweight portfolio includes some of today’s most celebrated entertainers. Her power list includes: Kanye West, Pamela Anderson, Al Sharpton, Michael Rapaport, Derek Luke, Angela Bassett, Kerry Washington, Queen Latifah, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kat Von D and many more. She’s also been featured and made appearances on the following television networks: WeTV, BET and VH1. As much about her art as she is about her business, she heads Air Philosophy, LLC, a Los Angeles-based powerhouse creative studio, offering visual solutions, content production and education to clients worldwide. Matthews also allocates a hefty portion of her time to teaching photography, digital art and entrepreneurship, placing community outreach and mentorship high on her list of priorities.