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Title: Needed: Portrait photographer in Kansas City area
Post by: lisafx on July 03, 2013, 20:58
I hope someone here can help me with something, not stock related.  My step father, who lives in Vegas, is doing a long distance search for a good portrait photographer in the Kansas City, MO area to do a 50th anniversary portrait of his brother and sister-in-law.  It would be his gift to the couple.  He hasn't had any luck finding anyone, so asked for my help. 

Are any of you located in the KC area and interested in picking up a job doing a portrait sitting of a sweet older couple, or do you know anyone to recommend? 

The anniversary isn't until August 17th, so I have a little time to find someone. 

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help with this :)
Title: Re: Needed: Portrait photographer in Kansas City area
Post by: Mellimage on July 04, 2013, 05:44
I am so not in the area, but I know she is: http://www.rpetersphotography.com/#home/ (http://www.rpetersphotography.com/#home/)
Title: Re: Needed: Portrait photographer in Kansas City area
Post by: joyfnp on July 04, 2013, 08:56
Jani Bryson, used to be exclusive on iStock, is located in Kansas City. Her port is still on iStock.
Title: Re: Needed: Portrait photographer in Kansas City area
Post by: Pixart on July 04, 2013, 12:46
Never had a conversation with this guy, but always admired his work!  (Don't think that website has been updated in quite a few years though.)
http://www.greggriess.com/   (http://www.greggriess.com/)
Title: Re: Needed: Portrait photographer in Kansas City area
Post by: LesHoward on July 04, 2013, 16:21
The Professional Photographers of America have a 'find a photographer' service here: http://www.ppa.com/findaphotographer/?navItemNumber=2336 (http://www.ppa.com/findaphotographer/?navItemNumber=2336)

Use the search form. I recommend you specify that you want a certified photographer -- that assures you that you are contacting someone who has been tested and met a certain minimum standard. You can learn about the standard on other parts of the PPA site.
Title: Re: Needed: Portrait photographer in Kansas City area
Post by: lisafx on July 04, 2013, 16:56
Thanks a lot for the suggestions.  I had forgotten about Jani being in KC.  She'd definitely be my first choice.  I will write her, Gregg Griess, and Rebecca Peters.  If they don't pan out, I will try the PPA site.  :)

Again, thanks a lot for the suggestions!