Most every year I volunteer to take photos for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Kansas City. This is the second year I’ve had the honor of taking photos of the Kansas City Portraits of Hope – breast cancer survivors who share their stories and inspire others. Here are just a few of my favorite shots of these incredible individuals.
This weekend everyone was talking about where they were ten years ago during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. I was sitting in junior history class when we first heard the news. The school had just installed controversial TV’s in all the classrooms, and that day was probably the most important day to have them. We still went to all of our classes that day, but we mostly stared at the TV’s in awe and shock. It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years. My heart still goes out to all of those involved. Things have definitely changed over the last ten years.
Ten years ago, the Kansas City Power & Light District hadn’t been built. It has really changed the feel of downtown Kansas City.
Ten years ago, this child wasn’t alive. In fact, his parents probably weren’t even dating yet.
Ten years ago, the people at Platte Woods United Methodist probably had very different issues on their minds.
I know a lot of you are bummed that KU lost in the Elite 8 today, but here’s a colorful photo to cheer you up. Yesterday some of our church friends got together to help pack much-needed school supplies for children overseas with Operation International Children, based in Kansas City. It was a well-organized, productive experience. If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity, they need people to help on an ongoing basis.
Canon 60d
1/40 sec., f/4.0, ISO 800
18-200 mm lens (28 mm), ambient light
Photographic Rhodes 