Nine distinguished and well groomed young men competed in the first inaugural Beautillion hosted by the Johnson County Chapter of Jack and Jill, Inc. This was there first and this was my first in photographing such an event that introduced young men into society. Normally, I have the pleasure of photographing ladies. From all the formal photos to the last dance at the gala, these guys deserved to have the spotlight on them. If you were not present at the gala, you missed an outstanding dinner by the Ritz Charles cooking staff, a well choreographed formal dance, an entertaining party step, a message from KCMO Mayor, Sly James, a special African "rights of passage" ceremony, scholarship presentations, Beau and mother dance. Parents of these nine young men were all moved by this inaugural event.
Thank you Johnson County Chapter of Jack and Jill, Inc. for giving me this opportunity, thank you to the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity - Independence Alumni Chapter, and thank you Shawn Spry for helping me photograph the event and I look forward to 2013!
Event location:
- The Ritz Charles, Overland Park
Beaus and Belles:
- Tyler Charles Stump and La' Shana Jackson
- Andre Walter Cobbins and Asha Musau
- DaVonte DeQuan Hammond and Daijah Porchia
- William E. LyDyay III and Karynn Glover
- Damion Earl Watson and Pamela Watson
- Justice Deon Turner and Tairyn Bruce
- Malcolm E. Lee-Pointer and Morgann Adams
- Quanzee Darvis Johnson and Brianna Savage
- Marcus Anthony Grant and Mallory Herbert
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