KC Options Contributors

Paul Andrews is a seasoned freelance photographer hailing from the vibrant heart of Kansas City. With an impressive 25-year journey capturing the essence of individuals within their surroundings, Paul specializes in environmental portraiture, leaving an indelible mark in prominent local and national publications.

Michelle Bacon 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, independent artist/event consultation and event director of The Band That Fell To Earth, an annual tribute concert to David Bowie. 

A Kansas City native, Ann takes every opportunity to tell the vibrant stories of her hometown. Her freelance writing business, Write Hand Ann, specializes in creating marketing content for businesses in the financial service and wellness sectors.

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.”

Patrick is a writer, food enthusiast and proud alum of the University of Missouri School of Journalism. A St. Louis native who has called Kansas City home for more than a decade, he’s happily been on the Chiefs bandwagon since 2018. 

Living downtown and having been a resident of the Kansas City metro for nearly 20 years, Weston prides himself on being actively engaged within the community. A seasoned public relations and social media professional, he writes for numerous publications highlighting all the city has to offer.

Anna Petrow is a culinary, travel and lifestyle photographer based in the Midwest, following her lens coast to coast and beyond. Anna’s wide-ranging clientele includes James Beard award-winning restaurants, multinational corporations and international newspapers and magazines. Her work has been published in the New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Fathom, Jetsetter and more.

Kate is the Communications Director for Clarkson Construction Company, where she flexes her various marketing skills on some of KC’s biggest projects, including the new KCI terminal, the Buck O’Neil Bridge replacement and more. When she’s not under a hard hat, she’s giving back, dedicating over a decade to Big Brothers Big Sisters KC and currently serving on the Veterans Community Project Board of Directors. 

Todd was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, but was “aged and seasoned” in Kansas City. He’s been visually capturing the sound of music since 1988.