Mikayla

Model: Mikayla Triplet

Mikayla is a hair and makeup artist.

Photograph © 2018 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Runway Model

Model: Bre Bennett

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Fashion Blogger

Amy Ly emigrated to the United States from Vietnam to find a better life.

She found that life as a successful fashion blogger.

Photograph © 2018 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Fashion Model

Model: Marichka Zelenchuk.

Photograph © 2017 Larry F. Levenson. 

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Eliza Williams

Model: Eliza Williams

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

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Jeff Civillico

Jeff Civillico is a Las Vegas headliner. He is a world-class juggler, physical comedian, television personality, and philanthropist.

This long-exposure shows Jeff from the side, expertly performing with lighted juggling clubs.

Photograph © 2018 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Richard Rawlings: Gas Monkey Garage

Richard Rawlings is featured on Discovery Channel's, Fast N' Loud. 

The reality-based television show highlights car restoration at his Gas Monkey Garage.

Photograph © 2018 Larry F. Levenson. 

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Shoes

Mariana's shoes.

#Fashion #Dancer  #Choreographer #Ballet

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Anthony Burnside: Bodyguard, Security Specialist for Celebrities

Think of a movie star or musical celebrity, and my friend Anthony Burnside has most likely provided threat assessment, and protected them.

Anthony is one of the executive security specialists at the Grammy's. When not near the red carpet, he may be strategically seated near a famed client at a restaurant, or protecting someone at another high-level event.

He will be providing his services at the 2018 Academy Awards.

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

Abdur-Rahim Jackson: Ballet Dancer, Actor, Choreographer

Choreographer, dancer, singer, and actor Abdur-Rahim Jackson graduated from The Juilliard School, performed as a principal dancer with The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, then debuted on Broadway.

His choreography clients include Beyonce´, Salt-N-Pepa, L'oreal, Ulta, and more.

Photograph © 2018 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Monique Meunier: Dancer, Actor, Choreographer

Monique Meunier worked in commercials, short movies and sitcoms in Los Angeles before attending the School of American Ballet.

She later joined New York City Ballet as soloist and principal dancer, then American Ballet Theater.

In 2010, Monique became Ballet Master for Washington Ballet.

Presently, she is choreographing, teaching and coaching dance.

Photograph © 2018 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

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Parrish Maynard: Choreographer, Ballet Dancer

Parrish Maynard danced with American Ballet Theatre by invitation from Mikhail Baryshnikov, then principal dancer at The Joffrey Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet.

He later joined San Francisco Ballet School as choreographer.

Parrish is Ballet Master for Kansas City Ballet.

Photograph © 2018 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Mariana Oliveira: Choreographer, Artistic Director, Dancer

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Mariana Oliveira is originally from Brazil, and studied at the Royal Academy of Dance in London.

She is Choreographer and Artistic Director at The Union Project Dance Company.

Her accomplishments are extensive: www.marianaoliveira.net/bio 

Photograph © 2018 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Richard Jones: Wrongfully Convicted

Richard Jones is free after serving 17 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.

Midwest Innocence Project, Innocence Project.



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Runway Model

Kansas City Fashion Week. October, 2017.

Designer: Nguyet Nguyen, Nguyet Ntm, GJNI 

Model: Taylor Bronson

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

Print Models

Model top: Jordan

Model bottom left: Max

Model bottom right: Stefan

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Harris Faulkner: Fox News

Harris Faulkner is a newscaster and host for Fox News Channel.

She anchors Fox Report, and co-anchors Outnumbered. Harris also hosts her own television program, Outnumbered Overtime, on Fox.

Harris has been honored with six Emmy Awards.

This is the book cover I shot for her a number of years ago.

Photograph © Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

LeRoy Neiman - Sports Artist

LeRoy Neiman was best known for his colorful paintings of athletes and sporting events, and his mustache and ever-present cigar.

He was one of the most popular living artists in the United States.

Photograph © Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Chris Klein, William Baldwin

Chris Klein and William Baldwin asked to have their photograph taken with me on a movie set a number of years ago. 

Chris had recently learned from his fiancee, Katie Holmes, that she was in a blossoming relationship with Tom Cruise. Chris was sad, but did a tremendous job on the movie.

William, Billy, was funny, personable and a great actor. 

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Rana Korynta: Pilot, Military Veteran

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Rana Korynta:

Black Hawk helicopter pilot

C-12 King Air pilot

Army National Guard (Major, Retired)

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

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Cliff Illig

Cliff Illig co-founded Cerner, a health information technology company.

He is a member of the Executive Committee for Heart of America Council of Boy Scouts of America, and co-owner of Sporting Kansas City, Kansas City's major league soccer franchise.

Photograph © Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Derrick Johnson - Linebacker

Derrick Johnson enjoyed a 13-season association with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Highlights include:

- Defensive MVP, 2013 NFL Pro Bowl

- Named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press

- Derrick Thomas Award as Chiefs Most Valuable Player

- Four times on NFL Pro Bowl roster

- Derrick Johnson's Defend The Dream Foundation

Derrick Johnson

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Michael Brandt

Dramatic serial-television and movie Writer, Director, Executive Producer. 

Credits include Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Chicago Med, Chicago Justice, 2 Fast 2 Furious, 3:10 to Yuma, and many more.

Michael Brandt

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Jewelry Model

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Model: Carolyn Price

Jewelry: David Yurman

Photograph © 2017 Larry F. Levenson. 

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Runway Modeling

I love it when models wear red shoes.

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Danielle Skranak

Danielle Skranak: 

Model, Miss Kansas USA competitor, 
former United States Army Military Police. 

Veterans Day is November 11, 2017

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Delia Leigh Veschi, U.S. Army Veteran

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Former United States Army Unit Supply Specialist, wounded warrior.

"This We'll Defend."

Veterans Day is November 11, 2017.

Photograph © Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

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Tavia Hunt

Tavia Shackles Hunt is a former Miss Missouri Teen USA, and Miss Kansas USA.

Her clothing designs have been been popular as part of NFL For Her, apparel and accessories acknowledging female football fans. 

Her favorite football team is the Kansas City Chiefs.

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

Missouri Cowboy

Missouri Cowboy.

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Lamonte McIntyre - Wrongfully Convicted

Lamonte McIntyre was 17 years old when convicted of a double-homicide and sentenced to two life terms.

After spending twenty-three years in prison, it was determined Mr. McIntyre was innocent, and he was released.

Innocence Project
Midwest Innocence Project

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Candace Ruocco Valentine

Candace Ruocco Valentine: 

Attorney; First Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps; Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader.

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

Noelle Manica: Model

Noelle Manica, wearing Georgina Herrera / MCK Brands earrings.

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

Jermaine Reed: Councilman, Mayoral Candidate

Jermaine Reed is 3rd-District Councilman in Kansas City, Missouri, and running for Mayor in 2019.

Childhood poverty and homelessness taught him resilience and responsibility. 

Jermaine was the first in his family to earn a college degree. He worked in Washington, DC, then returned to Kansas City to help his mother and brothers.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Runway Model

Kansas City Fashion Week, March 2017.

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Lou Eisenbrandt, RN: Military Emergency Nurse (retired), Book Author

While preparing for this photograph, Lou Eisenbrandt advised me of her involuntary tremors. She suffers with Parkinson's disease from exposure to Agent Orange.

Lou served in the United States Army's 91st Evacuation Hospital in Chu Lai, Vietnam, as an emergency nurse from 1969 to 1970 - the height of the war. 

She was exposed to Agent Orange while cutting fatigues off wounded soldiers; their clothing was coated with the herbicide.

Lou recounts evocative experiences in her book, "Vietnam Nurse: Mending & Remembering." (Deeds Publishing). She was honored with an award from the Military Writers Society of America. 

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

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Tom Savini: Special Effects Makeup, Stuntman, Actor, Director, Author

As a boy, Tom Savini was inspired by how movie-icon Lon Chaney, Sr., could transform himself using makeup techniques. 

Tom served in Vietnam as a combat photographer; his job was to document battle damage to equipment and people. To cope with experiencing the human carnage, Tom tried to imagine that what he was photographing were special effects. 

Later, he established himself as a special-effects makeup expert, working on movies including Martin, Dawn of the Dead, Friday the 13th and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, to name a very few.

Photograph © Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

George A. Romero: Moviemaker

George Romero is pretty much the father of modern zombie movies. 

In the mid-1960s, George made a movie titled Night of the Flesh Eaters for just over $100,000. In 1968, he took the movie to New York City hoping to sell it to a studio. 

No movie studio wanted it. He changed the title to Night of the Living Dead, and booked a few screenings. It was immediately disparaged by most critics, and loved by audiences. 

George made additional successful movies about the imagined zombie apocalypse, including Dawn of the Dead (1979), and Day of the Dead (1985). 

Roger Ebert, movie critic, described Dawn of the Dead as one of the best horror films ever made. 

Photograph © Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Bobby Bell - Football Superstar

Cleveland High School in Shelby, North Carolina, was segregated when Bobby Bell attended. He excelled at every sport.

He played football at the University of Minnesota, leaving to play professional football before finishing his degree.

Bobby's career highlights and awards include Super Bowl champion, College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Bowl Hall of Fame, AFL Defensive Player of the Year, and many more AFL and NFL honors. He was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1980.

Fifty years after leaving college, Bobby returned. In 2015, he completed the last 3 classes he needed, and graduated from the University of Minnesota. 

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Reginald "Reggie" Griffin - Wrongfully Convicted

In 1988, Reggie Griffin was serving a 20-year prison sentence. While incarcerated, he was convicted of murdering a fellow inmate, and sentenced to death.

Reggie did not commit the murder. It was 2011 when the Missouri Supreme Court agreed to a retrial, ruling in his favor. Charges were dismissed by the prosecution in 2013, and Reggie was allowed to leave prison.

Innocence Project
Midwest Innocence Project

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

Erin

Hot summer nights.

Model: Erin

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

Tom Devlin: Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Author

Tom Devlin co-founded Rent-A-Center when he was 25 years old, and sold it for $584 million.  

He is a generous benefactor, and has donated much of the proceedings.

As we chatted, Tom emphasized, "Everyone's important."

Read more about Tom in his autobiography Playing Through.

Photograph © 2017 Larry F. Levenson. 

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Jon Fulton Adams - Clothing Designer

Clothing designer Jon Fulton Adams of Queen's Rocket at Kansas City Fashion Week, March, 2017.

Photograph © 2017 Larry F. Levenson. 

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