Larry F. Levenson Photography: SAG-AFTRA, NATAS

Friday, May 13, 2022

Dorothy's Ruby Slippers - Kansas City Ballet - The Wizard of Oz

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Elliott Threatt

Every year, comedian Elliott Threatt celebrates his birthday the same way: He gives back to the community.

This year, Elliott provided lunch and birthday cake to front-line workers at Synergy Services, Inc.'s Synergy Youth Resiliency Center in North Kansas City, Missouri.

The organization offers help and support to learn life skills. They also offer counseling for youth in crisis, and there is a free medical and dental clinic on site.

Last year, Elliott collaborated with Hope Faith Ministries, and commissioned Minsky's Pizza to deliver 200 pizzas.

Happy birthday, Elliott!

Caleb Blacksher, Blacksher Music

Monday, May 9, 2022

Penny Mufuka

#WomenYouShouldKnow

Chef Penny Mufuka greets her mentors outside Bamboo Penny's Thai restaurant, which she owns with her husband, Doug.

Penny emigrated to the United States from a rural area in Thailand.

With no money, and not able to speak English well, she began by washing dishes at a restaurant.

She is now excelling as a Chef, and businesswoman, who owns multiple restaurants.

#CelebratingWomen

Coleen Dieker, Violinist

#WomenYouShouldKnow

@la_colina_violinista

#CelebratingWomen

Sunday, May 8, 2022

Celebrating Mothers

To every woman who has carried a child, adoptive mothers, step mothers, foster mothers, we celebrate you on Mother's Day.

Saturday, May 7, 2022

Friday, May 6, 2022

Sarah Lynn: Musician, Songwriter, The Nite Owls

#WomenYouShouldKnow

Sarah Lynn, with Wyatt and one of the five instruments she plays.

The Nite Owls: Wyatt Brewer & Sarah Lynn.

#CelebratingWomen

@TheNiteOwlsKC

Danielle Nicole Schnebelen: Bassist, Band Leader

#WomenYouShouldKnow

Danielle Nicole was named Best Bass Player at the Blues Music Awards last evening in Memphis.

#CelebratingWomen

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Bobbi Burton: Actress, Director, Writer, Producer

#WomenYouShouldKnow

This is my good friend Bobbi Burton on a movie set a few years ago.

She and I have worked together on many movie projects, on both sides of the camera.

Photograph © Larry F. Levenson.

#CelebratingWomen

Kevin Willmott, "Air: The Musical"

Academy Award-winning screenwriter and movie director, Kevin Willmott, on-set as The Detective in, "Air: The Musical" (2010).

The movie won several awards.

Director: Jeremy Osbern.

Writers: Chris Blunk, Jeremy Osbern.

@ThroughAGlassProductions

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Frankie Jo Abernathy

Frankie Jo Abernathy died of cystic fibrosis on June 9, 2007, at the age of 25.

She was a purse designer, and a cast member on, "The Real World" (MTV, 2004).

During her time on the show, Frankie exhibited symptoms of her genetic disorder, and her disease became a significant part of the show's storyline.

MTV credited her with helping raise national awareness of cystic fibrosis.

I made this photograph of her for a clothing-line advertisement, just after she appeared on the cover of a tattoo magazine.

Frankie was delightful, and we chatted about her purse designs, but not about her health. At one point she said, "Tomorrow is a privilege, so live today like tomorrow isn't happening."

#WomenYouShouldKnow

#CelebratingWomen

International Firefighters' Day

Kansas City Missouri Fire Department

Monday, May 2, 2022

Lee Woodruff

#WomenYouShouldKnow

Journalist Lee Woodruff has contributed to CBS This Morning, and reported for Good Morning America (ABC).

She is the author of multiple best-selling books, mother of four, and wife of ABC's Bob Woodruff.

Bob suffered massive head injuries from a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq years ago.

Lee was committed to helping Bob, and his recovery has been remarkable.

They subsequently founded the Bob Woodruff Foundation, ReMIND.org, which has helped raise more than $80 million to aid wounded soldiers and their families.

#CelebratingWomen

Kindness

This early-morning walker noticed a tulip plant in the middle of the sidewalk.

The bulb was still attached, so he replanted it.

He saw more like this in the flower bed, and replanted them.

Nice job, sir. His name was Daniel.

Saturday, April 30, 2022

Friday, April 29, 2022

Deann Kinsch and Nate Leonard, Superstar Mafia

#CelebratingWomen

@SuperstarMafiaKC

@DeannOfficial

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Dance

#WomenYouShouldKnow

#CelebratingWomenIHavePhotographed

The arts give meaning to our lives.

Plaza Shoe Shine, Kansas City, Missouri

#BlackHistoryMonthIsEveryMonth

Plaza Shoe Shine was founded in 1959.

Four different people have owned it, all African American, and for decades it was the only African-American-owned business on the Plaza.

William Harris, pictured, began shining shoes as a teenager in Mississippi.

Just over 30 years ago, he moved to Kansas City to be near family, and a gentleman at his church hired him to repair and shine shoes at this store.

William describes himself as a connoisseur of fine leather.

Monday, April 25, 2022

Bobby Watson, Musician

Award-winning jazz saxophonist Bobby Watson is also a composer, bandleader, educator, and producer.

He has been nominated multiple times for Grammy® awards.

Bobby is from Lawerence, Kansas. He trained at the University of Miami, then spent 25 years living in New York and playing alto saxophone around the world with numerous jazz icons.

He re-settled in Kansas City, where he was named Distinguished Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance.

Bobby has released more than 40 recordings under his name, and appeared on over 100 additional titles.

Photograph © Larry F. Levenson.

Sunday, April 24, 2022

Visit A Restaurant

I stood in disbelief in April, 2020, as Parkway Social Kitchen vacated its popular restaurant.

One of the principals of the business told me it was predicted 65% of restaurants would no longer be solvent due to the pandemic.

Two years later, lockdowns and restrictions have been lifted. The restaurant industry is recovering, however returning to pre-pandemic business life is tough.

Products have doubled and tripled in cost, hourly labor costs are up, there are supply-chain issues, and inflation is increasing.

Visit a restaurant. Be generous with your gratuity. Be nice.

Saturday, April 23, 2022

Cameron Richardson, "House"

#DifferentIsNotWrong

Actress Cameron Richardson was the guest star on "House, MD" (FOX). I loved her performance.

She portrayed Alexandria, a very feminine teenaged supermodel who was hospitalized.

In the story, an MRI revealed undescended testicles.

This does actually happen. We begin life as female. If a Y chromosome is present, male characteristics develop. In rare cases, the body does not respond to androgens associated with the Y chromosome. The result is ordinary external female characteristics, undescended testicles, and no uterus.

Unless there has been genetic testing, this is often not discovered until the concerned teenager consults a physician because menstruation has not begun.

Sexual diversity involves more than genitalia; it involves the brain. Genitalia at birth can be ambiguous, and the brain can also develop on a path divergent from the genitalia.

In the "House" episode, Alexandria became distressed and agitated when told of the discovery. Gender dysphoria can lead to severe emotional issues.

Being different is not wrong.

Here is a six-minute clip of the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ry6hn9twow

#AndrogenInsensitivitySyndrome

Friday, April 22, 2022

Data Can Be Misleading

Data taken out of context can be misleading.

COVID-19 cases are increasing in the majority of states.

Here is why the data is understated, and the pandemic worse than it appears.

Remember around the holidays when people were lined up, waiting in their cars for hours to be tested?

That is no longer happening. If testing is down dramatically, then reports of infection are down dramatically. People who would have tested positive simply are not being tested.

Also, data you see does not include home testing.

To further confound the data, some state and local government officials have reduced or eliminated case-reporting of the virus.

Looking at hospitalizations is also misleading, however these numbers may overstate reality.

When you see the number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19, you assume that is the reason they were admitted.

Not true. They may have been hospitalized because of trauma, and coincidentally tested positive upon arrival. They were not severely ill and hospitalized because of the virus.

#CriticalThinking

Christina Burton

#WomenYouShouldKnow

Christina Burton performing at Quality Hill Playhouse.

@5678Tina

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Discord Regarding COVID-19

Discord regarding COVID-19 persists two years after I made this photograph.

Sunday, April 17, 2022

Alvin L. Brooks

Alvin Brooks was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to a 14-year-old mother and 17-year-old father. It was 1932.

His mother had been living with an older sister, however it was not working well. The Brooks family lived across the road, and they let her and Alvin stay with them.

Eventually, they adopted Alvin.

His adoptive father killed a white man in 1933, and although he was arrested, no charges were filed. The order from the sheriff was to leave town.

Alvin and his adoptive parents moved to a racially-segregated Kansas City, Missouri.

His career in Kansas City: Police officer, Chief of Police, Police Commissioner, community activist, founder of Ad Hoc Group Against Crime, civil rights advocate.

In meetings with Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama, Alvin communicated the correlation of poverty to crime and violence.

President George H.W. Bush appointed Alvin advisor to the National Drug Advisory Council in 1989, and named him one of, "America's 1000 Points Of Light."

May 3 is Alvin L. Brooks Day in Kansas City.

#EveryMonthIsBlackHistoryMonth

#CivilRights

Saturday, April 16, 2022

Kacie McDonnell Hosmer

#WomenYouShouldKnow

Television news personality Kacie McDonnell Hosmer, and former Kansas City Royals All-Star Eric Hosmer, are expecting a baby boy in September.

They met in 2015, when Eric left a ticket for Kacie on opening day.

@KacieHosmer @Hosmer305 @KCRoyals

Friday, April 15, 2022

Black Maternal Health Week

Black Maternal Health Week is April 11 - 17, during National Minority Health Month.

Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.

Thursday, April 14, 2022

The Masked Singer (FOX)

#WomenYouShouldKnow

Two more contestants were eliminated on, "The Masked Singer" (FOX, Season 7, Episode 6), including Jennifer Holliday as Miss Teddy.

Ken Jeong, panelist: "This may be the biggest upset in 'Masked Singer' history", referring to Miss Teddy's departure.

Photograph © Larry F. Levenson.

@MaskedSingerFOX

@JenniferHollidayDreamgirl

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Ashley Barron, Country Music Singer and Songwriter

#WomenYouShouldKnow #PowerfulIndependentWoman

Singer Ashley Barron has just been named Celebrity Ambassador for National Scleroderma Foundation.

More common in women, scleroderma is a rare, chronic autoimmune disease, which affects skin, connective tissue, and internal organs.

There is no cure.

Ashley was diagnosed with scleroderma when she was 5 years old.

"The Wind", her most-recent single, is about staying strong and enduring tough times.

@AshleyBarronOfficial

@SclerodermaUS

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Brad Gaddy, The Zeros

@GaddyZ @TheZerosKC

Monday, April 11, 2022

Cancer Survivors Park

The Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Park in Kansas City, is one of 25 similar parks in the United States and Canada thanks to the Bloch Foundation.

Funds were provided for construction, and for perpetual maintenance.

Saturday, April 9, 2022

Cigarette Packs

I made this photograph in April, 2020.

These empty cigarette packs were left on an outdoor table of a Plaza bar, the last evening before businesses temporarily closed because of the pandemic.

They may have been left by patrons enjoying one last night out, or by employees of the bar who learned they were being laid off.

Thursday, April 7, 2022

One Tree Hill, James Lafferty

During its nine-season run, One Tree Hill was shot in Wilmington, North Carolina's River District, and the adjacent island beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach.

The front entrance of the Joe and Barbara Schwartz Center on Front Street was used as the exterior of the high school; the back of the building was used for the gym's exterior scenes.

James Lafferty, pictured, portrayed Nathan Scott. He also directed four episodes, and received four Teen Choice Award nominations for his work on the series.

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Caleb Fankhauser, Percussion

Monday, April 4, 2022

Quixotic

#WomenYouShouldKnow

@QuixoticFusion

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And, The Reviews Are In...

It was a pleasure meeting you. Your photographs of our movie are great.
I. P. – movie studio President
Burbank, CA

Larry, Your eye is absolutely impeccable. Thank you for taking such a great picture. It is quite something to be able to trust someone behind the camera implicitly - and that I do!! Thank you for sharing your talents and for simply being the BEST!!! L.W.

I received my photographs today. They look great! Thank you so much.
A. D. – Voice Performer
Boston Conservatory

The photographs look FABULOUS! Thanks so much for being there. I had a much-needed sense of security knowing you were working with Dan Rather that evening, and you captured every single aspect of the event we needed.
D.B. – Business Event Client

You are the best!

Kacie McDonnell, Anchor, New England Sports Network - Boston.

Thanks again. The pictures look great!
M.M. - Manager, ARAMARK
Kauffman Stadium

You were great this morning with your experience and your passion. You are stellar at what you do; I respect your talent and judgment.
B.M.

Thank you so much. You definitely live up to your reputation! V. R.

You were absolutely incredible! Thank you for making it all come together today.
M.P. - Publicity

You really are the best at what you do, and it is a privilege to be among your subjects.
K.M.

These are terrific! I am glad you were there to capture photos. It will be wonderful to share the news through your images.
K.V.L. - Magazine Executive Editor

I had so much fun Saturday. Thank you for your kindness and flexibility. One of the best things I like and respect about you is your open and honest (and often humorous) feedback.
J.C. - Actor

I can definitely say this the very best coverage we have ever had.
M.P. - Event Chair

Thanks, Larry. I had a great time. You really understand me.
L.A. - Actress, Model

I put a plea in early for you to have the job. I told the co-chairs you were brilliant!
T.D. - Event Coordinator

Thanks, Larry! I had so much fun taking photos with you! You are fabulous and you can take the credit!
K.M. - Business Client

Larry, these are stunning! I want to do more fun projects with you!
M.T. - Actress, Model

Thank you so much. It is rare to work with someone so helpful and professional. I especially appreciate the time you spent with me consulting on making it the best shoot possible.
M.K. - Actor

Thanks! You always do such a great job. Thanks for being so organized and timely.
Lauri – Performing Arts Event Client

I want to thank you for your counsel and suggestions. I cannot stop talking about how meeting you at the early stage of an acting career defined the process for us. I am singing your praises to everyone. Meeting someone as giving as you was unexpected, and we are grateful. Thank you for all your advice and kindness.
Patsy – Kansas City

You are indeed an artist!
D.D. - Actor

Thank you so much for doing my headshots and making it a very comfortable and fun time!
K.G. - Actress, Kansas City

These pictures are fantastic! I am always blown away by your work.
J.D. - Actress

Received the 8x10’s. LOVE THEM. Thanks so much for your good eye.
R.T. - Actress

I had such a great time! Really, the most fun I have ever had on a shoot. The pictures are great.
S.H. - Actress

You do such a great job!
Mary – State Government Event Coordinator

I still tell the university students, my best pictures were the ones you took!
C.M. - Actress, University Teacher

You always do a stunning job taking my photograph.
L.L. - Socialite

Thanks, Larry. You are the best!
N.P. - Event Patron

The photos from An Evening in Crestwood are fantastic! I am so grateful for your help.
T.T.M. - Marketing & Communication Manager

It is perfect! I love the photo.
M.P. - Event Chair

It is the best photo ever of me. Thanks for the suggestions.
D.D. - Actor

Sublime and astonishing! It's the most gratifying shot ever! M.M. Entertainer

Thanks again, Larry. We all had a blast, and the pictures turned out great.
J.W.

You make me feel like I am the best model and actress in the world, and that I do everything just right. It is a real pleasure to spend time with you. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, and your excellent work. R.D. - Actress, Print Model

You do an amazing job with our clientele and I truly appreciate that. K.B. - Performing Arts Marketing Executive

WOW Larry - I'm not one to usually like my own pictures but I have to say this is my favorite picture I have had taken! V.R. - Producer

Larry is a master photographer that managed to capture the spirit and personality of the moment(s) and still made all of us look AMAZING!

I am convinced one of the reasons I have been booking work is because of the quality of your work. I will always have my headshots done by you. I am a customer for life. You have always been helpful and prompt. You forever have my business. P.F. - Actor

I've been asked for a photo of me on numerous occasions - to accompany biography's, etc. I still proudly use the headshot you took of me back in 2008, and inevitably it gets feedback of how well it captures me. A.F.S. - Writer, Editor

I appreciate your kindness - and promptness! You're a fabulous photographer, as well as a delightful person, and for certain I look forward to seeing you again. I'm sold on you! J.R.

I wanted to send you a quick note to say thank you once again. The photos adorned each one of my offices in Iraq, Kuwait, and in Afghanistan. The note was a special touch! They will be a lifelong addition to my photo collection. B.W.

Your photographs are always unique, capturing the warmth and mood of the people and event. You gave an overview of the venue and small happenings that aren't normally noticed or remembered. D. M.

Larry F. Levenson is SUCH a talented photographer! He doesn't just "point and shoot," he fixes jackets, adjusts bowties and makes sure every lady looks her best. Larry F. Levenson Photography rocks. K.V.L. - Magazine Executive Editor

I absolutely love the photographs. Thank you so much! C.K.

Thanks very much, Larry. I'm hearing rave reviews about everything! Thank you for your willingness to stay late to take care of guests' requests. P.D.

Thank you so much Larry for your great pictures! You are one of the elite few photographers that have actually followed through on their promise. J.A.

We enjoyed the shoot, and you are not only the ultimate professional, you make it so much fun. Thank you. We hope to have the pleasure to work with you again. C.C.

Larry: You always take great photos, bringing out the real beauty and quality of your subject. Well done! C.G.

Today was so much fun! You are absolutely delightful and I had a wonderful experience. Thank you for such beautiful pictures. J.C.

Thank you so much for the photo from our event. Your work is impressive and I'm sure my colleagues and family will feel the same when I share this shot with them. H.G.

Narrowing down the great photos! What fun it was...I even like the way I look in some of the photos...quite an accomplishment on your part. There are SO MANY shots that I think are really wonderful. This was so much fun for me to look at pictures with K. who has NEVER liked pictures of himself. I love them and can't wait to have them in a frame and to share with others. K.L.F.

I am so pleased with how the baby pictures turned out!!! I have received several compliments from people! J.S.K.

Larry, you have created such an expansive body of work it's mind boggling. There seems to be no limit to your creativity and every image is a masterpiece. M.L., Editor

Larry is one of the very best photographers I know - love his work, and really enjoy working with him. H.B.

Actually, I really like this and I RARELY like pictures of me. A.S., Ballet Dancer

You photographed John de Lancie? Larry, that is the most awesome thing I've heard all week. Very cool! M.L., Art Director

Thanks so much for a fun morning! I enjoyed working with you, and will pass your name along to friends looking for headshots. S.K., Attorney

Thank you for your hard work this year taking photos at all of our events. We are lucky to have you! J.W.

Thank you for this photo and for your years of wonderful work and support. J.K.B., Executive Director

Wonderful portrait, Larry. You've captured her incredible heart. K.L.

Larry, you do photograph the most interesting people! Amazing! C.P.

Thanks Larry. We enjoyed the process, and the pictures look great. S.H., Project Manager

You are always so kindhearted about the people you've worked with, and that shows a professional and classy heart, Larry! K.T., Actress

Everyone loved your photographs, and it’s always nice to see you. M.C., Director of Development

Thank you so much for helping with this. He deserves to look as wonderful on the website as he does in person, and I knew you would be the one to do that for him. He e-mailed me that he had a great morning with you. T.D.

The shots are great, and there are a number I’m needing to narrow down to make my final selection(s). A.D., Trial Lawyer

Outstanding! Thank you, Larry. You're a class-act. You're really that great Hollywood long-lost, get-the-shot fellow! Honestly, my best shot ever to date me as me, and who I am. M.M. Entertainer

Thanks, Larry! Great shots! B.R., prominent actor, award-winning director, Los Angeles

The pictures you sent us of the building were gorgeous. We are finally going to have a wonderful portfolio of shots. H.S., Investment Company

Thank you very much Larry. We truly enjoyed having you here, and are looking forward to seeing the photographs.

It's lovely! I seriously love it. A.P., Actress

Thanks, Larry...I still love the pictures you took the best. J.A.S., Historian and Writer

I am in Los Angeles chasing the dream, and have been going to workshops with Casting Directors. Two of the Casting Directors thought the headshot you did for me was, professionally speaking, one of the best headshots they had ever seen. P.F., Actor

You are humble, talented, and nice. We are grateful for your faithfulness, expertise, and friendship! S. S.

You are a very talented photographer...thanks for all you do. K.M.D., Designer

It was nice chatting with you. You take awesome pictures. A.M.

You are such a talented photographer; I have enjoyed your posts. I also was glad to visit with you and learn more about the man behind the lens! K.P.A.

I am so pleased with how the event turned out. Thank you for all your help! B. S. Event Chair

Love it! You're a true professional -- a rare thing these days. K.V.L.

Wow! That is just beautiful! M.P., Corporate Client

The photos of our event are wonderful! R.H., Event Coordinator

Fantastic photo, Mr. Levenson. You are good! D.D.F

As usual, your photo captured her bright and lovely spirit. K.F.

Amazing photo, and thank you for the background story. D.C.

You made this so easy, and made me look good in the finished product. D.M., Actress

Thanks Larry! Love the photo! C.M., Ballet Dancer

Everyone loved your photographs, and it’s always nice to see you. M.C., Director of Development

It was wonderful to have you. I never have to worry about the quality of your work. T.M., Events Organizer

Larry, thank you. That's a great shot. N.T., Milwaukee Ballet

Thanks Larry. This is a great shot! What a wonderful photographer you are! K.C., Colorado Ballet (Denver)

Such a wonderful portrait, which truly captures your love for life! Larry is such a great photographer. Love his work! D.C., Artistic Director

The photos are wonderful! We wouldn’t expect any less from you, and just wanted to let you know we are already receiving a lot of compliments and nice notes. M.C.

LOVE the headshots! Many thanks for making the session fun, and especially for the incredibly fast turnaround. So enjoyed getting to know you. S.B.

Larry is not just a fantastic photographer and incredible supporter of the arts community, he is also a wonderful man. (Thank you. I am blushing.)

"You look like you are 30 years old". Sydney, age 10, my new best friend.

Your story of my doings, with my photograph, is excellent. G.H.L.

I have admired your work in KCStage and other publications for quite a while! L.W., Producer

These photos are great! A.H., Brand Manager

You photograph the most amazing people! Congratulations to you! J.S., Actor

You rock, Larry! Thank you so much for being our "star photographer" on the red carpet today--we SO APPRECIATE you! A.W., Producer

This is amazing. Thank you so much! You are a genius. L.C., Movie Critic

I feel like you're my guardian angel looking out for me and giving me these opps and notices, Larry! So if I hit the ground running, you've been a phenomenal coach and pacer! D.M., Actress

Thank you so much for the wonderful photos! You worked magic. They turned out so well! S.B., Businesswoman

Thank you, Larry. I feel honored to know you. Grandma Betty, from the movie, "Rich Hill"

Your work is masterful! Thank you again! J.R., Writer, Director, Producer

Thank you, Larry, for the photographs. Your support of independent film in this town is amazing. T.D., Director

It was a pleasure having you on-set the past couple of days. Thanks for the pictures. L.G., Producer, Director

Thank you so very much, Larry! It was fun working with you and having you there....you are amazing! C.R.S, Producer

Wonderful shot! Thank you, Larry. C.B., Actor, Writer, Director

We got the pictures and we LOVE them! They are simply fabulous! H.S., Marketing

I love working with you because you make the work on my end so simple - oh, and your photography is gorgeous!!! K.S., Event Chair

Thanks so much for your great work. It's a joy to have someone I can depend on. You are amazing with people and your camera. B.B.M, Executive Assistant

You are magical! H.R.

You are the BEST!! THANK YOU!! M.B., Actress, Television Host

This is very intense and lovely! S.S.

Thank you for being a delight to work with, in addition to taking fantastic photographs, Larry! K.S., Event Chairperson

I thank you for the work you do with the members and at the Country Club. I am so very lucky to have such a talented group of people who support my work here. You are a big part of that. P.S., Director of Catering

It was great to have you involved again. I know the photographs will all be lovely. T.M., Director of Advancement

Thank you for the photograph! It is honestly one of the best I have ever had taken. K.S.

It was great seeing you! Thank you for the lovely photo! M.D., NBC Television Personality

It is always great working with you! You are so professional and talented! M.S.W., Actress

As always, it was great working with you. We have many, many great photos to use for our spread in the magazine. J.W.

Thanks for your help with all these events. The photographs and video look great! D.B., Director of Communications

Larry, you are so creative! Great idea! S.S.

Amazing. L.L., Competitive Dancer

Excellent! Thanks for taking care of us. P.D., Executive Assistant

We wanted to personally thank you for the beautiful photos of our event. Development Team, Non-profit Organization

Larry, I think the photos are amazing! M.P., Event Chairperson

Thank you for not having to take 300 photographs. Every time a photographer takes my picture, they have to take 300 or 500 photographs. You were quick and know what you are doing. Robert Mankoff, Cartoon Editor for The New Yorker Magazine

Fantastic! Thank you. V.S., Executive Director

Larry, you are wonderful!! Thank you so much and I hope we can work together again soon!! I adore you!! I will keep in touch - and you do the same! T.G., Actor, Paralegal

Thank you so much for delivering the photos. You are so talented! S.B.

Thanks for all you do for us! L.H., Organization President

It is always great to see you, Larry, It is wonderful that everyone knows you. T.M.

Thank you for always making me feel like a queen! J.K., Actress

They look great! Thank you. R.C., Law Firm

Sublime fellow / photographer. Gets the picture! M.M., Actor/Entertainer

All the photographs I've seen that you took that night are stunning! R.M., Documentary Maker

Thanks for including me in your photos, Larry. Finally, a good pic of me with full smile. Rare. Very rare indeed. B.B., Actress (HBO series and movies)

Thanks Larry! Love the pic. N.B., Sports Announcer

@larryflevenson took a great photo of Betty the Airplane! "The Roasterie", Owner of a Douglas DC-3

Having you involved ensures the festival guests are treated with respect and dignity, and you allow us to be the fortunate recipient of fantastic photos because of your great work. V.L., Film Festival Director

YOU ARE AWESOME!! M.D.B., Television Personality, Actress

Great shot, Larry! Can't wait to see the rest. C.L., Television Host, Model

Thanks for all you do. You are such a nice man. Also, a great photographer and writer. You notice so many things others might overlook. S.S., Event Patron

Thanks Larry! I appreciate the extra care you took to get the shots. R.D., Actress, New York City

THANK YOU, LARRY! It was really lovely to meet you. All the best! D.D., Television & Movie Actor, Writer, Los Angeles

You are such a wonderful photographer! We are lucky to have you! D.B., Moviemaker

I was a nervous wreck. I'm telling you, Larry is so kind, he puts you right at ease and the photos he takes are really, really great. J.F., Actress

Whoa! C.S., husband of actress quoted above, while perusing her proofs.

Many thank-you's, Larry. As we have told others, a real pleasure to work with you. J.S.

Thank you so much! These are really great! T.T., Membership Services Coordinator

The photos are beautiful! I can't wait to share them with everyone. Thank you again! M.C., Foundation Development Director

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! We were just hoping that you would still have the file, so your offer more than exceeded our expectations! S.R.

The photographs are wonderful. You are amazing with your ability to catch the light, and the expressions of your subjects! D.M.

Your presence and photography skills mean so much to us. We appreciate you in a big way! Thank you. C.R.S., D.B., Film Festival Principals

Thank you very much. You take such great pictures! S.S., Executive Secretary, Private Club

Good point. You are so professional! F.M.

So many lives have been blessed by your talents! K.H, Talent Agent, Public Relations Awesome!

Thank you so much. They look awesome. I had a great time working with you. J.L., Actress, Model. Los Angeles

Thank you so much! The pictures are great! Thanks for your help, Larry. J.S.

You have the best energy. L.C., Writer

Thank you so much for attending and taking photos last night. I can’t tell you how much I and the Board appreciate your professionalism, your talent, and your contribution. It was a crazy evening, but every time I had a minute to stop and take a breath, I realized you were somewhere capturing moments and people - you were all over the place! V.L., Event Director

Great to see you, and thanks so much for the photo! B.K., President, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

These are excellent! C.D., KCTV-5

These look awesome. Thank you, Larry! M.D., Fashion Designer, Project Runway season 8

You are so talented, Larry. These are gorgeous. N.T.

The Fashion folks are lucky to have you. J.F.

Another lovely set of images. J.S.

Love this pic! A.W.H, Millner

D.R. and Larry F. Levenson are the two best event photographers in town. They know who to get in a shot, and they know what they are doing. K.R.

Nice. Thank you. So cute! J.C., Los Angeles Luxury Fashion Designer, Project Runway season 9

You are truly a remarkable photographer. B.G.

Thank you so much for your hard work this week. I know the athletes greatly appreciated it. S.S., National Competitive Swimmer

Thank you for your hard work! It was great having you as part of the team! L.W., Kansas City Fashion Week

I love it! K.R., U. S. National Archives

Your Fashion Week photos are gorgeous. Bravo! L.P., Sarasota, FL

Thank you for your time, expertise, and especially your encouragement. J.W., San Francisco, CA

Your photos are fantastic (you gave us so many!), and really show the full event in all its glory. Thank you so much. We loved working with you. A.L., Executive Director, International Relations Council

There were a number of members who mentioned they were glad you were our photographer. M.R.J., Bank President

Thanks, Larry. You sure know how to show the best in a person. S.B.W.

Your photos are beautiful, as always. M.P., Publicity

I knew we were in good hands with you as our photographer. K.B., Marketing Director

I received the prints today. I love them. R.K., mother of ballet student

Thanks for your fine quality of work once again. It's always a pleasure! R.T., Managing Director

You were the only person who photographed me well! S.B.F.

Thank you so much. I had a great time. I appreciate your professionalism and making me feel very comfortable. A.R., Actor

I wish all business owners were as helpful and forthcoming about their services! Your information is terrific, and just what was needed. Dr. C.D., Conservatory of Music and Dance

Thank you, Larry for capturing this image - it has beautiful meaning. E.P.S, Jewelry Designer

Larry, you always connect with, and photograph, inspirational and accomplished individuals. I guess it must be, "Like attracts like." C.G., Entertainer

Thanks! Great photos! M.L.B., movie producer

Thank you, Larry! These are great! D.D., President, Video Production

Thank you for the beautiful pictures and wonderful advice. I am truly grateful. Your pictures are exquisite. E.T.S., Model

This is stunning! Thank you for capturing it! M.D., Clothing
Designer

I just looked at the photos - they are wonderful! B.S., Event Chairperson

What a great photo! Best of the evening. K.V.L.

The film community would not be the same without you. M.L.B., Producer

You are amazing, as always. The photos are beautiful! You captured the evening perfectly. M.C., Director of Development

It is such a pleasure to have you at our events. R.T., Managing Director

Thank you so much for sending me the link so quickly; you’re amazing. Thank YOU for all your help, and would love to work with you again. R.S., Event Coordinator

Thanks for the shot. You are the best in the biz! E.T., Comedian

I had really high expectations, and your wonderful photos exceeded them. Wow, you are talented. Thank you for capturing the event so well. R.S., Event Coordinator

Thank you, Larry. I love you. S.S., Film Commissioner

People are going nuts for this photo - me, too! Nobody has ever made me look so good before! M.L.B., Producer

Great photo. Larry's the best. P.L., Videographer

I am so glad you are taking care of us this year. B.S., Event Chair

Thanks, Larry! It was fun, and I really appreciate your professionalism and guidance. R.H., Businessman

You always do a fabulous job! M.B.H., Event Coordinator

There were many great images - you are clearly very talented at what you do! R.H., Software Executive

This is GREAT! Love it THANKS LARRY! Very artsy!

THANK YOU! K.I.H., Ballerina

You make me look so glamorous! Thank you!!! C.S., Socialite

Wow!!!!! I love it. Thx Larry!!!!!!!! D.M., Lover of the Arts

You are the best! B.S., Event Chair

Thank you for your hard work! It was great having you as part of the team! L.W., Kansas City Fashion Week Coordinator

Pics look great! It was a pleasure working with you! J.S., Director of Choral Studies

You are a very kind man! Amazing photos and story...brought tears to my eyes and warmed my heart. You are an amazing person. M.G.

Thank you for your work, flexibility and professionalism. T.S., Master of Ceremonies, Publicity, Actor, Singer

Your help was essential to the event. We've gotten many positive responses to the photos. M.H., Executive Director

You are so fast! T.B., Director, Attorney

You have a great eye for what is important and memorable. M.B., Event Coordinator

You work miracles. N.T.

Thank you for the shoot and the gorgeous images. You are just the best! K.S., Board of Directors Member

It's really a marvelous photograph, and the prints are lovely. Thanks again so much, Larry, for your help. I think it was a home run. J.M., Book Author

Larry is fab, I've been waiting for one of his coveted photos!!! A.B., Model

In a hunt for the perfect photo, it turns out your photo is one of the best we have ever seen of Dr. Colyer! L.M. Press Secretary for Dr. Jeffrey Colyer, Lt. Governor of Kansas

Thanks for making us all look good! I always know I can count on you! J.W., Chief Development Officer

Thanks for a great photo, Larry. You are the man! K.W., Executive Producer, Screenwriter, Director

Larry has a gift for capturing essence, and he has done a great job here. Nice photo! E.R-P., Actor, Writer, Singer, Director

Larry is THE BEST in town! C.E-H., Entrepreneur, President

Thank you so much- You were wonderful. B.S., Symphony League

These are great! Thank you so much. D.T.H. Director - Kansas Thespians

I love it! Absolutely a winner. Thanks for making me feel pretty. Again! K.V.L.

You were my first photographer, who could not have been any kinder, more helpful and wonderful to me!! Thanks, Larry, and I hope you are doing fabulously!! XOXO. C.W. Actress

Your photos make me smile. J.R.

Thank you for your amazing work, Larry. It's an honor to have you supporting us with your talent. You're an impressive photographer with impressive credentials. Your humility just makes us love you all the more. S.H., Development, Midwest Innocence Project

I just have ideas - sometimes good, sometimes not - and you make them real. I could never do what you do, and I truly appreciate the way your work captures the essence of ours. J.K.B., Producing Artistic Director, Quality Hill Playhouse.

You were SO wonderful to work with... truly. Thanks for the wonderful photos! K.B., Kansas City Ballet

Thank you so very much for sharing your artistry. As the saying goes, "the devil is in the details", and you had every one of them covered. We also appreciate that you were so flexible with your schedule. You, Amy, and the stage crew were so wonderful to us - Thank you!! T. & L.W., Kansas City Ballet Ball Honorary Chairs

These are awesome!!! I cannot believe how quickly you get these out. Thank you again. I can’t wait for folks to see these. T.J.B., Executive Director

Thank you so much Larry! These are wonderful. See you again soon I’m sure in KC! L.W., Movie Producer / Director

Wow! What wonderful pictures! Thank you so much, Larry. S.R., University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law

You are AMAZING! Thank you so much!! A.R., former publisher

Great headshot, Larry!!! All of these are well-done! A.P.

OH MY GOSH! This just made my day!! K.K., Actor, New York City

Thanks Larry. This shot led to a lot of work over the years. G.L., Actor, Model

Ah! ☺️ You did a phenomenal job with my headshots, Larry - this picture always makes me smile. S.M., Actor

That was a fun time. I learned a lot from you! S.S., Opera Singer

You basically just made my life. K.J., Actor

Thanks Larry! These are lovely...K.B., Kansas City Ballet

What a fun experience. Thank you for your patience and advice and kindness. Much appreciated! J.A.G, Actress

There are so many wonderful ones—you are such a talented photographer. S.S., Symphony League

Awwwww, Larry, I love it!!!!!!! Seriously THANK YOU! J.A.G., Actress

Terrific backdrops for both. Thanks for making us look good! Ballet Ball Chairs

Larry, this is everything to me. Thank you. R.M., Actor

We had so much fun on these shoots! M.R.T., Actor, Model

Wow, Larry, you are so gifted. You made me look pretty good! Thank you. XOXO. L.L., Singer

Thanks so much, Larry. I am very grateful for your work ethic and continued friendship and support! M.B.H.

This made my day! Thank you for this wonderful headshot, and for all the excellent photos we have done since my younger years with Elite Model Management. Thank you, friend. V.Q., Model

I can still vividly remember this fun day! Larry F. Levenson made me so comfortable - fun music, great space with a talented photographer. E.F., Opera Singer

It was great to see you yesterday. All your pictures are amazing. G.L., Jewelry Artist & Designer

I love, love, love my photobook, and so did everyone else at the luncheon. S.S., Event Chair, Kansas City Symphony League

Thank you for an amazing job Saturday night. It was a pleasure working with you! K.B., Kansas City Ballet

I saw you on the news tonight. I am glad that Harley and I had the chance to meet such an amazing man. Your work is so beautiful. B.H.

The photos are fabulous!! Thanks so much. It was great fun working with you yesterday and all year with Symphony League and Symphony Ball. You make posing for photos fun!! D.D.

Thank you for your professional services. We are so excited to have you back! A.T. Events Director

Dearest Larry, Wowwwww!!!! Our books are amazing. I have looked at mine dozens of times already. The quality of the pictures and the very kind messages you added are a treasure. You captured every moment of both events so beautifully. It was difficult to chose the favorites. You are not only extremely talented, but such a very truly kind person. I loved working with you and look forward to more events in the future together. With huge gratitude, P.B., Event Chair

Larry is Kansas City's best friend. He knows EVERYONE, and clearly is a master at his craft. C.S.

Larry is wonderful. This image was somewhat of an afterthought; after the regular photo shoot I asked him to capture Cole Porter's signature carnation and he came up with this. J.K.B, Artistic Director

I'm no artist, but I love the Larry F. Levenson photo I use for my profile pic! K.V.L

Larry - Thank you so much for joining us to cover the event! You were a fantastic addition to the event team, and you were so great to work with. I look forward to working with you again in the future. We sincerely appreciate all the hard work and attention to detail to help document the event and create some great materials for future marketing purposes. S.H., Owner, H&A Events

You rock as usual!! I really appreciate all that you do with regard to the time, energy and talent with your photography. Thank you SO much! B.N., Board Chair

As always, a pleasure working with you!!! Thanks for the beautiful photos!!! K.B., Marketing

The pictures are wonderful! I can’t wait to share them. Thanks so much! R.H., Event Manager

You ALWAYS do such a fabulous job - thank you! B.S., Event Chair

We’d love, love, love to have you back! A.T., Director of Special Events

Thank you so much for these! You are an absolute treasure. T.B., Executive Director

Thank you so very much for photographing our event! Your work from the night is beautiful, and everyone I've spoken to thinks so as well. You captured the spirit of our effervescent night! A.S., Education Outreach

Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to take photos at our Annual Awards Banquet. The photos are great, and you do a fabulous job!!! M.P., Kansas Department of Commerce

These are beautiful! They paint a picture of a great atmosphere. The lighting is perfection. You’ve done it again! Thank you, thank you! M.C.

Your work and personality were great at the event. A.N., Development Assistant

Larry, these are wonderful! Thank you so much for your coaching and making me feel so comfortable. You are an artist. This was a treat. M.D., Executive Director

You are a delight to work with! Thank you for capturing the celebration for us. Dad was elated with the evening, and your pictures will forever be our gift. J.D.

Larry your work is amazing! C.R.S.

We truly thank you for your help with our presentation. The photos you took of the evening were perfectly beautiful. You could not have provided us with greater memories. P.B., Event Chair

Thank you, Larry, for making it easy and fun for me! The pictures came out really good. I'm going to have a hard time choosing. Glad I got to shoot with you. J.S., Actress

It was truly a great evening, and I appreciate and so enjoyed having you there! A.N., Event Coordinator

Thank you for taking the beautiful Ball photos! They’re lovely and perfect. K.B., Kansas City Ballet

Oh, Larry, you and your camera are amazing! C.P.

Thank you for all your help, and thank you for your talent and your professional expertise! We hold you in high regard.

Affectionately, C. & T. F.

Thank you Larry! These photos are beautiful. J.P. , three-time American Idol participant (Hollywood!)

Thank you!! You are a truly talented professional! You did a phenomenal job again this year. We are so honored to have you on our team and utilize your expertise and talents to help us capture the event. You are amazing!! S.H., Event Planning Company Owner

You do so much, and I don’t know that I can ever tell you how much we appreciate it. It’s truly such a joy to know you and work with you and you make such an impression on our community. Everyone I talk to knows you – our clients, their families, and our supporters—and you leave a mark on each of us. Thank you for that. T.B., Director

I completed and submitted our Power Point to the National Conference yesterday. I immediately received a phone call letting me know it was one of the most beautiful Power Point presentations they had received in years. I share this with you, as I had so many beautiful photo's to select from. You captured the evening beautifully. Thank you for all you have done for us. P.B, Event Co-Chair

Gorgeous photos as always, Larry! Thank you for your attentiveness to our guests, and for going the extra mile to capture the mood and unique aspects of the event. And always great to see you! M.C., Foundation Executive Director

I love it!!!!!!! You are very talented. Thanks for taking my picture! J.R., Pianist

Your pictures are terrific! They capture the evening perfectly – as I knew you would. I am SO happy you were available to document our celebration for us. It felt like family all around. Hoping you’ll come join us in the future. J.D.

I so enjoyed our brainstorming session. You are the consummate photo professional. I appreciate all of the time you spent with me and all of the great tips! A.S. Businesswoman

Thank you so much! You are a talented photographer, and I really appreciate the photos and all of the work you did at the Liverpool Los Angeles VIP launch. The photos turned out great!! K.E.R., Senior General Manager

YOU are exceptional!!! L.L.C.

Thank you so much, Larry!!! I love them, they are perfect! L.H., Ballerina

Oh, you are so thoughtful. Thank you, thank you for the kind words. It is an absolute pleasure to work with you! M.F.

You were absolutely incredible and your photos of the girls are just darling! I can’t wait to use them for future advertisements! G. L., Manager of Events and Development

Perusing the photos you took reminds me of what a TALENTED GENIUS you are! I am so excited about the results from your photos this year. We will have some great new marketing images. You are truly have an eye. Thank you soooo much for your hard work on this event. We so appreciate you helping us capture the fun energy and chemistry! S.H.

These are lovely! Always a joy working with you. K.B., Associate Marketing Director

You are always the ultimate professional, and we so appreciate you as a partner as you use your talents helping us capture the experience. S.H., Events-Company Owner

It always fascinates me what you can turn into art! C.P.

Great pic Larry F. Levenson! I’m very impressed with your work. Wow. D.G., Musican

Larry F. Levenson. Thank you so much for the beautiful picture. You are one of my favorite photographers. Have a wonderful new year, my friend! A BIG HUG❤. G.A., Fashion Designer

Amazing. Thank you. So excited. R.K., former Black Hawk helicopter pilot.

Your photographs make the most ordinary things amazing! C.P.

Your work reminds me of the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson. Great work! G.M.

My favorite event photographer, Larry F. Levenson. M.M.F., Event Organizer

Absolutely stunning! You really are one of the best there is in the business. J.C., Model

Thank you for your photos Larry. Please tell us that you will assemble and (virtually?) publish them; they are an invaluable resource for now - and future researchers and citizens. I am grateful. J.K.B., Producing Artistic Director

This captures real life at the Plaza. Very creative. D.D.

Great shot - thank you for posting, Larry! D.T., Lieutenant Governor of Kansas

My goodness, Larry. You really have made me feel wonderful. B.B., Actress, "The Wire", HBO

Larry, you are one of the best -- all time! K.W. Academy Award Winning writer

Stellar model and photographer! P.W., CEO, Kansas City Fashion Week

Larry - fantastic capture. Thanks for being there...you are super talented, sir. C.L., Lead Vocals, Guitar

Thank you, Larry F. Levenson. What an amazing picture! J.A.J., Actress

I love the colors! You are such a wonderful photographer! T.F.

So talented! S.S.

You're a photographic magician! K.S.

Mr. Levenson: I am an assistant to Lt. Governor Dr. Jeff Colyer, and I am helping our Press Secretary with a hunt for “the perfect photo.” Turns out, your photo is one of the best we have ever seen of Dr. Colyer! J.S., Kansas Capitol