Sunday, September 24, 2017

Message To Daddy

While working on a project at Tiffany & Co. a few years ago, I asked a friend if I could borrow her two young daughters for a few minutes.

My idea was to have them write a message to their father, a Colonel in the U.S. armed forces stationed in the Middle East.

He displayed this photograph in his offices in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan, as his assignments changed. It is in his office today, here in the United States.

Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11, 2017.

Photograph © Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Michael Cavanaugh: Pianist, Vocalist


Michael Cavanaugh
was hand-picked by Billy Joel to be the star piano-man and lead vocalist in the Broadway musical Movin' Out.


Joel wrote the music and lyrics, and the production opened in 2002.

The show was nominated for multiple awards. Cavanaugh was nominated for both Grammy and Tony awards, and Joel won a Tony.

Photograph © Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Catherine Dickens

In 2003, I was commissioned to photograph Catherine Dickens, the great-great-great- granddaughter of Charles Dickens

Ms. Dickens raised money for charity through the Charles Dickens Heritage Foundation, and resided in Budapest, Hungary.

Charles Dickens began writing A Christmas Carol in 1843. It was published during the Christmas season the same year - 174 years ago.

Here is my photograph published in USA Weekend - USA Today, December, 2003.

Photograph © 2003 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Friday, September 8, 2017

Patrons of the Arts

Many people who enjoy the performing arts in Kansas City will not recognize this couple. Not by sight, and not by name. And, I think this husband and wife are fine with that.

These are two of numerous dedicated patrons of the arts who generously provide financial support, plus use of their homes and business space for fundraising and events, with little concern for recognition. 

Our gratitude is endless. Each benefactor strengthens the creative capacity of our city, bringing about an enchanting place to live.

Photograph © 2017 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved. 

Painted

Painted. 
Model: Krystal Heib.

Photographs © 2017 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.