Showing posts with label corporate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label corporate. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Bryan Shaw Professional Portrait Session by Royal Photography, LLC



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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

David Barnes | Professional and Family Portraits by Royal Photography




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Friday, February 6, 2015

Larry Lester Executive Portraits | African American Baseball Historian


Larry Lester is a man you need to know and must get to know. I was fortunate to meet him through other social events here in Kansas City but more profoundly, he reached out to me to have some promotional photos taken for his website.

Larry Lester was one of the founders of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) in Kansas City, Missouri, and served as its Research Directorand Treasurer for five years (1991-1995). He was instrumental in the development of the Museum's business plan, and its Incorporation in 1990. Along with attorney Thomas Busch, he was the driving force in its licensing program that generated $1.4 million in the start-up years. With only black & white photographs in existence, his research of archival newspapers along with interviews of former players, Lester discovered the authentic colors & designs, allowing apparel manufacturers to reproduce retro-vintage caps, jerseys, and jackets from black baseball's heyday.

To learn more about him and his organization, visit www.larrylester42.com



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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Tara Frank's Portraits by Royal Photography, LLC


I've know Tara for a few years and she called me to help her with a special project by taking her professional portraits. I can't say exactly what she will be announcing - just trust me when I say - it's BIG! I'm just thrilled that she asked me to take her portraits. Watch out now!!!! 

Thank you Tara for the opportunity. I can't wait to see the finished product.

#royalphotokc #executiveportraits #portraits #specialproject




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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Congratulations to Class of 2015 Kansas City Black Achievers






























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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Royal Photography | Archive Hall of Fame


Above: Track Olympian, Jackie Joyner-Kersee took time to take a photo with me during the 2007 St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner. Thank you Maurice Meredith for taking the photo with my camera :)

I woke up this morning with the idea of digging out of my archive several "famous" folk that I have met and photographed over the years. At the moment I was only able to pull out a few images from 2004, 2006 and 2007. I was afforded all of these images and opportunities from the Missouri State Post and Kansas State Globe newspapers. I was their official photographer and often traveled to document several special events. The majority were from various St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation weekend activities; if I recall, I photographed that event every year for 10 years.

Stay tuned, as I will be posting more images from my Archive Hall Of Fame in the coming months.

In 2007 I had the pleasure of photographing Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Debbye Turner, Miss America 1990 at the St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation Lifetime Achievement Awards dinner.
In 2007: can anyone guess who this is?
In 2006: I met Boxing promoter Don King at the St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation Lifetime Achievement Awards dinner.
In 2006: Don King; comedian Robert Townsend; and St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation founder, Earl Wilson, Jr.
In 2006: Robert Townsend
In 2004: Bishop T.D. Jakes at the Lenexa Christian Center, Lenexa, Kansas
In 2004: Holly Robinson-Peete at the St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner
Holly Robinson-Peete and philanthropist, Dick Gregory at the St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner
In 2004: Radio personality, Tom Joyner sharing a laugh with Holly Robinson-Peete
In 2004: Basketball legend, Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Tom Joyner
In 2004: Renowned singer, Stephanie Mills performs at the St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner

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Monday, May 9, 2011

Tausha | Impromptu photo session


This past weekend was extremly busy for me - exhausting is a better word for it. Let me break it down for you...


  • Photographed a high school prom Friday night

  • Attended a college graduation Saturday morning

  • Photographed a couple of high school seniors Saturday afternoon just before they headed to their prom (photos to come very soon)

  • Engagement session on The Plaza, the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art and Coldstone Creamery

  • Photographed a 40th Bday celebration Saturday evening (I can't post those images online but I'm sure you can understand why) LOL...

  • Took my wife and kids out for breakfast Sunday morning (Mother's Day)

  • Purchased and planted some flowers in the yard

  • Dinner with my mother and extended family

  • Back to editing more wedding photos
Yes, I was exhausted - but I'm not complaining :)

Needless to say, the reason why I'm posting this photo is because sometimes I need to step away from being glued to my monitor and find time for some studio imagery. Most importantly, I purchased a new background and this was the perfect time to schedule a studio photo session. My good friend, Tausha, needed some urgent headshots for personal/corporate reasons so Monday evening she stopped by and we knocked out a few images. Honestly, I love this background and displays beautifully on her skin tone. Now, I can't wait to use it more on future clients :)

Now back to the wedding images.

I'll be in touch... ◦
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