PAUL ANDREWS | Photographer
Paul is a seasoned freelance photographer hailing from the vibrant heart of Kansas City. Paul specializes in environmental portraiture, leaving an indelible mark in prominent local and national publications.
MICHELLE BACON | Writer
Michelle has cultivated a career around her devotion to Kansas City’s music and arts scene, having performed or recorded with more than 30 acts on bass and drums. She amplifies the community through her work as Content Manager at 90.9 The Bridge.
KELLY BUNCH | Writer
Kelly is a thoughtful communicator, creative builder and lifelong learner with a career that bridges product management, marketing, writing and community building. When she’s not
writing, you can find her sailing at Lake Jacomo or giving back to Kansas City.
PETE DULIN | Writer
Pete has 25 years of experience as a writer and reporter, crafting stories for numerous publications and tailoring content for clients. He is the author of four books and is currently writing Barons, Brewers, and Bootleggers: A Social History of Beer in Missouri.
DUANE HALLOCK | Photographer
Duane is a hobbyist photographer who sees familiar things in new ways. He grew up in Colorado and moved to KC from Oregon. Now, he explores Kansas City with his camera, discovering the quiet, often-overlooked beauty that lies “hidden” in plain sight.
SIMON KUO | Photographer
Simon is an experienced Kansas City photographer who counts many local and national brands as his clients. He is grateful for a career that lets him combine his love for creativity with his short attention span.
RANDY MASON | Writer
Randy has been lucky enough to tell stories about this chunk of the globe in print and on video for, well, “a very long time.”
WESTON OWEN | Writer
Weston has been a resident of the Kansas City metro for nearly 20 years. He prides himself on being engaged in the community. A seasoned public relations and social media professional, he writes for numerous publications, highlighting all the city has to offer.
ANNA PETROW | Photographer
Anna is a culinary, travel and lifestyle photographer based in the Midwest, following her lens coast to coast and beyond. Her work has been published in the New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Fathom, Jetsetter and more.
TYLER SHANE | Writer
Tyler is the food editor and restaurant critic of Kansas City magazine. She has more than a decade of experience in the restaurant industry, ranging from chocolatier to pasta maker.
Additional photography courtesy of:
AdventHealth; Ali Nassir; Annie Lynch Photography, Zen Donkey Farms; Austin Mosier, West Bottoms Plant Co.; Blake Hamilton, Sandlot Goods; Brian Turner, Boulevardia; Brooke Buck Photography, Sierra Winter Jewelry; Christopher Elbow Chocolates; Cody Boston, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts; Cordish Living; Denis Nicholson Photography; Dimensional Innovations, Atlas9; EG Schempf, Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art; Elicia Castillo, Aurora Cafe & Bakery; Gabe Cross, MADE MOBB; Garrett Blackwell, Long Shots KC LLC, West Bottoms Whiskey; Grace Linn; Group O’Dell; Nicole Bissey, Hand & Land; Hella Good Deeds; Jack Carr; Jauqui Craig; Jeff Roberts, JLR Photo; Kara Brock; Kansas City Royals; KC Current/NWSL; KKFI Crossroads Music Fest; Nick Geels, Design Ranch, Klā Sanctuary; Messner Bee Farm; Misty Rodda Photography, Faulkner’s Ranch; Panasonic Energy; Ryan A. Kemper, MR340; The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art; Pilsen Photo Co-op; Sporting Kansas City ;Tatianna Roch, KC Fashion Week; Travis Young; VisitKC, Whitney Manney; Zach Bauman, Luca Bagel
Special thank you to:
Amante Domingo, Chandler Brandes, Dani Welniak, Ellen McDonald, FIFA World Cup 26™ Kansas City, La Casa del Padel, Le Champion, Missy Jenkins and Paulyn Walcott