Kansas City Senior Portraits

Kaitlyn: Just For Kicks

2010-10-23T11:31:00.002-05:00

Kaitlyn: Senior Portrait Music Video

2010-10-22T16:07:00.002-05:00

She's All That.

2010-05-03T21:17:00.004-05:00

She's photogenic. She's a softball infielder & outfielder. She shows livestock. She's all that! We're very happy that Kenzie collaborated with us on her senior portraits. Here are a few of our favorites. You can see more at www.KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com

Holly: Studio Session!

2010-04-29T05:09:00.001-05:00

What Is Your Goal?

2010-04-15T10:58:00.005-05:00

We had the opportunity to collaborate with Matt last night. He's a high school senior that is college-bound to pursue academics and to exploit his goal keeping skills.

And, here are some nice words of feedback from his Mom:

Choosing Gregg Riess Photography LLC as the photographer for my son’s senior pictures was a great decision! We were overwhelmed with how he captured the essence of our son in photos. Every parent wants their son’s spirit to be captured so when they look at the photo they can say, “That’s him!” Gregg did just that. He was able to bring out Matt’s joy, his intensity, and his flair for style.

Gregg began by researching Matt’s interests and then did a fantastic job of engaging Matt so that he could better understand him. By the time we were scheduled to take pictures Matt was very relaxed and comfortable. Gregg used a variety of locations and styles that reflected and accentuated Matt’s personality. He took plenty of time with us and we never felt rushed.

When we got back the proofs we were thrilled. We had so many great options that we had a hard time selecting our final portraits! I would highly recommend using Gregg Riess Photography for your senior portraits.

Extreme Weather.

2010-04-07T20:53:00.000-05:00

Oh, the perils of shooting the outdoor segments of senior portraits! Holly's appointment was yesterday, but we postponed because of 30 MPH winds. The weather has to be better tonight, right? Not exactly! Holly was an amazing trooper tonight as we braved a 38-degree wind chill, cold winds, gloomy skies, and a bit of rain! Tough luck with the weather--so, we'll re-schedule for a third time! Here's my favorite pic from the failed attempt. If Holly is this photogenic battling Mother Nature--we can't wait to see her when the weather cooperates! Thank you for your patience and great attitude Holly! We look forward to working with you!

Abby Senior Portrait Music Video

2010-02-05T07:39:00.001-06:00

Here's a new "Senior Portrait Music Video" featuring one of our favorite showcase seniors, Abby from Blue Valley North. We collaborated with Abby both in the studio and on location. It was a blast working with her! Take a look at some of the highlights from the session. You can see more at www.KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com

Do you have an iPhone or an iPod Touch?

2010-02-02T11:28:00.000-06:00

If you have an iPhone or an iPod Touch, you might check out our re-launched photography website at KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com
We have a new feature that optimizes the website to display on iPhone and iPod Touch. It's cool...behaves like an app should: we optimized the menus and portfolios of the website for iPhone viewing, complete with multi-touch gestures for zooming in on your portfolio images.
Cool!
Here's the link: KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com

Showcase Senior: Kendra

2009-10-21T08:33:00.002-05:00

Here's a "senior portrait music video" featuring some of our favorite pics from Kendra's indoor and outdoor sessions. See more at www.KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com

Fall Colors.

2009-10-20T22:02:00.000-05:00

A bit of fall colors for this senior portrait session. Here's our latest showcase senior, Kendra.

Private Dancer.

2009-10-07T23:44:00.000-05:00

Here's one of our favorites from Abby's studio segment.

Showcase Senior: Kendra

2009-10-03T18:21:00.000-05:00

Senior Portrait Music Video featuring Ali

2009-08-14T10:05:00.001-05:00

Senior Soccer Star: Ali

2009-08-14T09:25:00.000-05:00

Ali is our latest "showcase" senior! Ali is one of the bright stars of Kansas City soccer, and she earned a spot on the "first team" of the 2009 All-Sunflower League girls soccer team. Here are some samples from her Combination Supreme Senior Portrait Experience. You can learn more about our senior portrait experience and see other examples at www.KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com

Maddy: Beauty Meets the Pool.

2009-08-04T14:21:00.000-05:00

She's an elite swimmer, high school senior, and our latest "showcase" senior. Meet Maddy!

Lauren: Heartfelt Comments.

2009-07-12T21:35:00.000-05:00

Here are some heartfelt comments from one of our favorite senior clients, Lauren. Wow...we love getting feedback from our seniors, because their expectations are quite high. And, you're only a senior once!

"I did my senior pictures with Gregg Riess Photography and I promise everyone that there was no way possible that I could have been more pleased. From the second we met I felt very comfortable...like I had known Gregg for awhile.

All I had to do was give him an idea of what I wanted and he would make it happen. For example, I wanted my blue eyes to stand out, I told him that and he did it. I was VERRYYY happy with the way Gregg worked.

I saw the proofs of my pictures within two days of them being taken which I couldn't believe. He takes many different pictures of the same pose so you have many to pick from. I also loved how many times I got to change outfits so I had many pictures to choose from. He also gives you different packages to choose from so it suits what you want and the price you are willing to pay. He doesn't charge big bucks: You will pay a reasonable price for your pictures. I can't stress enough how happy I was with the outcome. I know that senior pictures are a big deal (they were to me!) and it's scary picking a studio because of that. But with Gregg Riess you WILL be happy.

I had many people ask me where I got them done because they were so good. I also felt like when we were going through the process, whether it was the day we were taking the pictures or in between that I could contact him and talk to him about that pictures. I felt like he cared how my pictures turned out. I would recommend Gregg to anyone who ever asked where they should go. Not only does he take AMAZING pictures but you are comfortable the whole time, he makes it SOOOOO much fun, and he gets you involved in the pictures. To me the pictures were not just poses but he brought out the real me in my pictures. Again I couldn't ask for anything more than what Gregg did for me. Go get your pictures with him and you will leave with outstanding pictures!"

Find Us On Facebook. Easy!

2009-06-29T15:01:00.000-05:00

We're fortunate to have this very unique & fitting Facebook address: http://www.facebook.com/seniorpics

A Parent's Feedback...So Nice to Hear!

2009-06-29T14:45:00.000-05:00

We're always pleased when our clients take a moment and send us a thank you note. Here's one that we received from Casie's Mom. So sweet!

Thank you so much for the experience you provided Casie during her senior portraits. As a sophomore, we started looking for the perfect photographer to shoot her senior pictures. Over the next two years, she looked at many different photography websites, but she always came back to Gregg Riess Photography.

As her mom, I wanted her senior year to be everything she dreamed of, including her senior portraits. We decided on doing a studio session in the late fall and then an outdoor session in the spring. She went in with high expectations and I must say, your portraits met them all. She had a few ideas of her own, and you listened to her. You also guided her from an artist’s view. We all collaborated together to produce portraits we will cherish for a lifetime!

She had her heart set on shooting her outdoor session at a historic family property which was a bit of distance from you, but you did not hesitate to accommodate us.

When you look forward to something for so long, as Casie did, it could have easily fallen short of what she was expecting, but this experience did not. It went beyond what either of us thought it would be, and I cannot thank you enough for making her senior year memorable.

McKaela Senior Portrait Music Video

2009-04-22T23:45:00.002-05:00

Pump up the volume...here's McKaela's Senior Portrait Music Video

Urban Explorer: McKaela!

2009-04-22T23:16:00.000-05:00

We had a blast this evening with McKaela...and couldn't wait to post some of the highlights from the outdoor segment of her Combination Supreme. Visit us for more information: www.KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com

McKaela: Water Girl

2009-02-26T00:12:00.001-06:00

Somehow we were able to coax McKaela away from the lake for her senior portraits!

Samantha Senior Portrait Music Video

2009-02-10T08:51:00.002-06:00

Here's Samantha Senior Portrait Music Video!!!

Casie The Volleyballer...Serious Glam

2009-02-04T08:22:00.000-06:00

Even volleyball chicks can be glam...don't you think? Way to go, Casie!

Haley Senior Portrait Music Video

2008-10-13T17:57:00.002-05:00

Here's our latest Senior Portrait Music Video that showcases the senior portrait session of Haley. We did the Combination Supreme, of course! This combines the studio and an outdoor location environment in two segments!

2nd Base. Homecoming Queen. All American Girl!

2008-10-08T09:03:00.000-05:00

She's probably more comfortable playing second base for her championship winning softball teams, but don't let that athletic ability fool you...we suspect she's also at ease wearing the homecoming queen honors at her school. Congrats, Haley! We're looking forward to our outdoor segment as well! You can see more at http://www.kansascityseniorportraits.com/

Good Guys Finish First.

2008-09-25T22:26:00.000-05:00

Homecoming King, Varsity Pitcher & all around good guy. We photographed Mark in the rough & tumble of the urban scene, and also in the safe confines of the studio. You can see more at www.KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com

Ashlynn: Senior Collage

2008-09-14T09:52:00.001-05:00

Molly Senior Portrait Music Video

2008-09-13T12:24:00.002-05:00

Molly Senior Portrait Music Video

Hello Molly...from Saint Thomas Aquinas.

2008-09-13T11:19:00.000-05:00

Molly from Saint Thomas Aquinas...here are a few of our favorites from today's session. Visit our site to see more showcase seniors: http://www.KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com/

Here are some comments from Molly (we're now blushing!!! Thanks Molly!!!): "I had an amazing time when Gregg did my senior pics! I felt comfortable and you can see that in my pictures. I had such a fun time with the shoot that I had no doubt that they were going to come out great, and they did. He really cares about the person and the pictures not just with getting it done quickly. My pictures were unique and unlike anyone else's I’ve ever seen and that’s what was so great about it, his creativity collaborated with my own. I would recommend him to anyone looking for amazing photos! FIVE STARS for sure!"

Urban Glam Video Featuring Kayli

2008-09-13T09:28:00.002-05:00

Here's one of our fav Urban Glam Gals in a unique music video produced with Kayli's senior portraits.

Senior Tour.

2008-09-11T19:07:00.000-05:00

When we're talking about the Senior Tour, it's not about ChiChi, Lee, Gary, Arnold or other "senior" golfers that have long ago left the PGA tourneys. No, this is about a high school senior that has accomplishments on the course and off. Take a look at some of these shots on the green, in the inner urban core, and in the studio. Fore!

Ashlynn Senior Music Video

2008-09-07T22:06:00.002-05:00

Here's a "senior music video" featuring portraits of one of our favorites Saints!

Hots Shots In The City

2008-09-07T21:16:00.000-05:00

The temps were cooler than expected, and the rain finally stopped. It was a perfect evening for Ashlynn's outdoor segment. Click here to see more.
Or, visit: http://www.KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com/

Marissa's Senior Portrait Music Video

2008-08-16T17:46:00.001-05:00

Here is Marissa's Senior Portrait Music Video featuring one of our favorite seniors from Saint Thomas Aquinas. You can see more at http://www.kansascityseniorportraits.com/

Senior Sports Portrait Video(TM) Featuring Nathan from Rockhurst HS

2008-08-15T12:36:00.002-05:00

Here's our Senior Sports Portrait Video(TM) Featuring Nathan from Rockhurst HS. You can see more at http://www.kansascityseniorportraits.com/

Sports Portrait Featuring Simone Award Winner Nathan from Rockhurst

2008-08-14T22:34:00.001-05:00

2007/2008 Simone Award winner, and simply one of our favorite clients. It's Nathan from Rockhurst HS. Here's one of the shots that we pulled from Nathan's senior portrait session. Definitely a fun shot because it's not natural for Nathan to give me a BA look. What's BA...it's bad attitude, right? We've been through this before...he simply is too nice of a guy to look too BA for me! LOL. We'll produce an image like this to emulate some of the high-end looks that you're seeing in the Gatorade ads and ESPN The Mag. You can see that we pushed the dramatic lighting, and then did lots of post-processing to make this image pop with contrast, sharpness, burning and dodging in the Riess Photography Digital Darkroom. As always, we'd love to get you comments and feedback. Keep your eye on this space...we'll post more soon. Until then, check out the music video that we produced featuring Nathan's portraits:

http://kansascityseniorportraits.blogspot.com/2008/08/senior-sportrait-videotm-featuring.html

To see more, visit us at http://www.KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com/

Ashlynn...Wish we had half of her personality!!!

2008-08-09T13:13:00.000-05:00

Here's a glimpse into our studio segment with Ashlynn. She's so fun! Wish we had half of her personality!!! Great job, Ashlynn! We're really looking forward our the outdoor segment next week. See more of our senior portraits at www.KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com

Our New Senior Video

2008-06-08T16:52:00.001-05:00

Here's our newest "senior video" that showcases some of our favorite seniors. You can see more at www.KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com

Metropolitan. Cosmopolitan.

2008-05-31T07:44:00.001-05:00

"You can take the girl out of the city, but you can't take the city out of the girl." Frankly, we didn't even try! When we first started working with Marissa we knew that her style, looks & fashion sense were destined for great things in the urban core & beyond. In fact, when we were scouting locations with her in mind, we knew that we'd want something very powerful in additional to an "urban glam" look. We wanted bold shapes and designs (both 3D and 2D), and a lot of powerful elements. We knew she could overpower even the most powerful scenes and not get lost. Well, we were not dissappointed! Here's a few showcase images from that session. You can learn more about our approach and see other examples at http://www.kansascityseniorportraits.com/

A Tiger on the Street

2008-05-03T17:31:00.001-05:00

Senior portraits featuring Rockhurst's Drew Temple. We pulled Drew from his location of choice, the gridiron, and placed him in the urban environment with lots of grit, grime & textures. Here are a few of our favorites from his outdoor session. You can see more at http://www.KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com/

Senior Portraits: Hailey's Outdoor Session

2008-05-01T10:56:00.000-05:00

We photographed Hailey in our studio during the fall, and now it was time for the concluding session in the great outdoors. We finally found a beautiful day in terms of temperature & quality of light! It was worth the wait. Here are some of our favorites from our location session. You can see more at http://www.KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com/

Class of 2009 Arrives In Style & Glamour!

2008-04-24T00:00:00.000-05:00

We welcome the "Class of 2009" with a feature of Marissa from Saint Thomas Aquinas. We were priveleged to collaborate with Marissa on her senior portraits. She's a pageant winner & varsity cheerleader, and she's a delight to work with because she has so many looks. Here are a few of our favorites from her Studio segment. Next up: the Location segment at some very cool places...we can't wait! For more details, including our senior portrait specials for the Class of 2009, please visit us at http://www.KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com

All Metro. All American. All Coleton.

2008-04-16T22:48:00.000-05:00

He was victorious over anterior cruciate ligament tears in each of his knees, and he was victorious on the field for Saint Thomas Aquinas as well. We pulled this All-American soccer player from the field & placed him in the urban environment & the studio to create unique images that reveal his personality "off the field."

You can see more at www.KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com

Hello Molly...from Saint Thomas Aquinas

2008-03-31T23:46:00.000-05:00

Molly from Saint Thomas Aquinas...here are a few of our favorites from today's session.
Visit our site to see more showcase seniors: http://www.kansascityseniorportraits.com/

Here are some comments from Molly (we're now blushing!!! Thanks Molly!!!): "I had an amazing time when Gregg did my senior pics! I felt comfortable and you can see that in my pictures. I had such a fun time with the shoot that I had no doubt that they were going to come out great, and they did. He really cares about the person and the pictures not just with getting it done quickly. My pictures were unique and unlike anyone else's I’ve ever seen and that’s what was so great about it, his creativity collaborated with my own. I would recommend him to anyone looking for amazing photos! FIVE STARS for sure!"

Soccer. Volleyball. Team Captain. Senior!

2008-03-28T13:51:00.000-05:00

This showcase senior from Mill Valley plays multiple sports, and has style all her own! Therefore...she & her family selected Gregg Riess Photography for her senior portraits. More information at http://www.kansascityseniorportraits.com/

Get Your Kicks with Saxby

2008-03-24T23:47:00.000-05:00

Soccer Star. Football Star. Future triathlete? Can this guy do it all? Here's a recent senior portrait session that featured the area's top soccer goaltender as well as football kicker. We combined style in the studio with action between the lines. Here's a couple of our favs.

Our Newest Music Video!

2008-03-17T23:19:00.001-05:00

Here's our latest Music Video produced with Animoto featuring some of our favorite senior portrait clients.

Senior Sports Portraits: Between The Lines

2008-02-23T13:18:00.001-06:00

It's baseball season! We're fortunate to come alongside a lot of great athletes at the high school level during our senior portrait sessions. For the lucky few, we offer the Ultimate Senior Sports Portrait. After we complete the portrait segments both in our studio and at a nice outdoor location, it's time to make a trip between the lines.

We're inspired by ESPN The Mag as well as the new crop of Reebok & Chunky ads: there's high contrast, extra sharpness, and a little bit of grit. A lot of that is Photoshop magic (and let's face it....it really is magic when you get Photoshop singing)...but without raw athletic talent--you have nothing captured on film. So, grab your gear and let's get on the field.

Here's one of the area's top infielders showing his stuff. The ball was buzzing pass my ear like a bumble bee in heat. Luckily, no photographers or equipment were harmed during this shoot. Dad's arm might have been sore the next day, and Mom probably didn't enjoy chasing balls---but it was great fun.

State Champ Headed To Mizzou

2008-02-20T22:24:00.000-06:00

One of our favorite clients, Drew is a key member of the Rockhurst football squad that went undefeated & won the state championship. I've known Drew for over 4 years...I count him as a special friend. We wanted to capture his athleticism & his intensity, but also wanted to catch his lighter moments as well his charm. Here are of the few images from the studio segment.

I can't wait for the outdoor segment: perhaps I should put on spikes & some shoulder pads so I can go 1-on-1 against Drew. Do you think that would be a good idea? I bet the medical staff would have to use a rake to pull me out of the ground after first impact!

More senior portrait examples & latest projects at www.KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com

Senior Dancer

2008-02-20T11:37:00.001-06:00

A few highlights from Hailey's studio session. We'll do the outdoor segment this spring! She's a dancer, she's glam...she's cool!

Colt 45...Senior SporTraits Featuring Colton

2008-01-26T17:20:00.000-06:00

Colton is one of the area's top pitchers, and he's headed to the University of Kansas to bolster their baseball efforts. His family select Gregg Riess Photography LLC to collaborate with Colton on "Senior SporTraits" that reveal his strong personality & stronger sporty looks (frankly, I don't know what that means...but it sounded good as it was clicking here on my keyboard, OK?). Here are a few of our favorites images. You can learn more at http://www.KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com/

Urban Glamour: Senior Style

2008-01-26T16:00:00.000-06:00

We love collaborating with seniors that are willing try to something risky & different. Researching locations & putting a pretty high schooler into a rustic alley is one way we try to play with contrast: beauty & grunge environment. Here are a few examples:

You can see more at http://www.kansascityseniorportraits.com/

Senior Sports Portrait

2007-12-12T21:15:00.000-06:00

What's a Sports Portrait? It's when you forget the rules & produce a sports portrait with emotion. It's Sports plus Portrait. Here's one of our favorite new seniors (headed to Kansas State University) in a sampling of his Senior Sports Portrait. See more at http://www.kansascityseniorportraits.com/

Senior Snakes!?!?!

2007-11-29T20:24:00.001-06:00

We had to defend ourselves against snakes & the heat, but the result was worth it. We call this the Combination Surpreme----it's our most popular senior portrait session that includes lots of time in the studio as well as an extended visit to a special portrait location (the lake, the urban glamour, etc.).

Put Me In Coach...I'm Ready!

2007-11-29T20:04:00.000-06:00

A few high school senior ball players that we photographed this week. All 3 are pitchers...I wonder if I could hit their fastball? Hmmm...probably not. I'm looking forward to seeing them "between the lines" as the season begins at Olathe East, Pembroke & Kearney in March. See more at http://www.kansascityseniorportraits.com/

Team Captain.

2007-11-29T20:03:00.001-06:00

We love coming alongside young athletes with great skill, intelligence, & humor. Justin is certainly one of those guys. No wonder he's the team captain of his high school basketball team. Here are a few shots that we've pulled for the blog. See more at http://www.kansascityseniorportraits.com/

You Go Girl!

2007-11-29T20:00:00.001-06:00

One of our latest senior portraits......Jordan is headed to pre-med, but now she enjoys athletic cheer. You go girl!

We've Arrived!!!!!!

2007-11-28T16:58:00.000-06:00

Hello Class of 2008, and Class of 2009, and everyone else! After five years, we've arrived here in "blog land." What's the big deal? Well....this is where we're going to post our SHOWCASE SENIORS and other really cool bits & pieces of information. Stay tuned! Until then, you can view our portfolio and other details at www.KansasCitySeniorPortraits.com