Oakland Style is a celebration featuring culinary experiences, cultural conversations, art walks, fashion shows, musical performances, haute couture moments, vintage shopping and more.
Inspired by the legendary New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham, our Oakland Style street photographers will capture real-life stylemakers and the heart and soul of Oakland – OUR COMMUNITY.
“The best fashion show is definitely on the street; always has been, and always will be.” – Bill Cunningham
100 Faces of Oakland Photo Exhibit
Award-winning Oakland-based photographers Brian Molyneaux and Kola Shobo have been commissioned by Visit Oakland for Oakland Style to capture the heart and soul of The Town - OUR COMMUNITY.
Visit Oakland is proud to unveil 100 Faces of Oakland, a powerful collection of photography celebrating Oakland’s vibrant, beautiful, and diverse community throughout nineteen neighborhoods.
The 100 Faces of Oakland Photo Exhibit will be free and open to the public on Saturday, October 21.
Brian Molyneaux was raised on the South Side of Chicago and was a Teamster in the carpenters and decorators union in Chicago back in the day. Brian graduated from The Second City for Improv acting and is currently in an Improv troupe and has lived in Chicago, Ireland, San Francisco, New York, and Oakland.
Brian shoots lots of film and digital photography in each of those places. Also, waited tables in each of those cities/countries. He loves life, everyone, is easy to work with, and loves photographing and connecting with people. Shoots professionally and is a commercial and editorial photographer.
Brian now lives in Oakland, CA, with his 2 daughters, and puppy Bugsy. His favorite team is Tottenham Hotspur and has its flag waving in front of the house. Brian will travel anywhere for his love of photography.
Kola Shobo
Growing up internationally and as an Introvert, photography helped Kola Shobo realize his ability to communicate and relate to people. Kola strongly believes every creative should own and exercise these abilities.
Kola's welcoming personality, people, and communication skills serve him well in relating to clients by understanding their needs, and bringing their needs into fruition. While art appreciation drew him to photography, the ability to create is the fuel that drives Kola.
