Thursday, June 28, 2012

Father and Son Exhibit Unveiled at Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center


This is a long overdue posting. I even don't know where I want to begin.

Several weeks ago, I took on a special project that would benefit Greater Kansas City. The outcome of this project was bigger than what I expected. The Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, under the leadership of Jesse Barnes, asked me to participate in an exhibit honoring African American fathers here in Kansas City. This exhibit would require me to photograph 67 father and son families and the finished product would be unveiled to the general public. Father and sons from all walks of life - ranging in profession - were photograph. Some I knew and most I didn't. The photo sessions were spread across four days. It was very interesting to see the special but unique bond that fathers (young and old) have with their sons.  Personally it made me appreciate the significant role men play in cultivating the moral values of being a man.

I met a young lady visiting the exhibit and she said, "those are some powerful walls". I thought that was a strong observation to make knowing the significance and prominent father and son relationships displayed on all the walls.

The unveiling of the event took place on the eve of "Father's Day" - June 9 at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center and over three hundred friends & family and community leaders came out to support this momentous occasion. Jesse surprised me because not only were the photos displayed but the exhibit also features yours truly, my photography company (Royal Photography, LLC) and my son, Andrew. All 67 / 20x30 portraits are hanging on the second floor of the BRWCHC until September 8, 2012. Each portrait is accompanied with a quotation from the father on what fatherhood means to him. Stop in and see who are some of the prominent father and son relationships. A few days after the unveiling, I accompanied Jesse on a live hour-long KCUR special public radio broadcast talking about the significance of this exhibit. This was the first time I had ever been on the radio - yes, I was nervous.

Jesse, THANK YOU, you out did yourself.  I was totally shocked, amazed and most of all honored to be a part of such an event.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!







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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Find Us in KC Weddings Latest Magazine


I am pleased to announce that the new 2012 Fall/Winter edition of the KC Weddings magazine is out on newsstands today. Guess what - if it isn't obvious - the new ad is featured on page 43 . The magazine has great ideas for gorgeous wedding gowns, bouquets, cakes and real-life featured weddings. Pick up your copy today and check out the new advertisement. 2012 weddings are still available and of course I am booking for 2013. ◦
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Thursday, June 21, 2012

New Full Page Advertisement in KC Weddings Magazine


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