THIS has easily become one of my favorite opportunities that photography has brought to me. I LOVE fashion and I obviously love photography so being an Official Photographer for Kansas City Fashion Week is basically like Christmas for me…but it happens TWICE a year!!!
This season my adventures started on Media Night which was an event held at the beautiful Three Light Luxury Apartment Building in downtown KC. This was a fun night for those who cover media for the events, influencers, coordinators, etc. to enjoy some food and socializing, take in the views and of course get some great photos and selfies!
My next assignment for the season was the Wednesday night show. I began by covering the red carpet which is a fun opportunity to photograph everyone from attendees, models, designers, event coordinators, media, other photographers…you name it! I made it in for a red carpet photo as well. 😉
I also covered the Wednesday night show from Side Stage which is a great way to get some fun shots of the models as they first enter the runway, some good movement photos of flowy designs and some of the other fun stuff that happens that you can’t always see from the photography pit. This was my second season as an official photographer and I am constantly learning new things. Last season I learned a decent size step-ladder is worth bringing when you are only 5’1″ and trying to shoot side stage over the heads of the audience. Definitely paid off this season!
Friday was my loooong day but also my favorite! I was backstage with coffee in hand by 11 a.m. shooting all of the hustle and bustle of models getting hair and make-up, directors shouting out where everyone needed to be and keeping them on schedule, designers bringing in their looks and trying things on models, runway rehearsals and pretty much everything it takes to pull off a fashion show. Walked next door to Unforked at Crown Center for my favorite G.O.A.T taco and then back for more backstage coverage. Oh yeah…and there were puppies!!!
Then it was SHOWTIME! Friday night I was right up front and center in the Pit which is the best seat in the house for the show. So many great designers and models!
Can’t wait for KCFW Spring/Summer ’24!!!
