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    Shooting his shot

    See KC through the lens of a man on stage for Fan Fest’s biggest moments 

    Frank Q. Pham’s most-pressing challenge during the FIFA World Cup wasn’t the heat or even getting close to the biggest stage in town. The Kansas City photographer — who seemingly was shooting everything, everywhere throughout the games — was busiest combatting FOMO, he said.

    By Tommy Felts | July 15, 2026

  • Featured Story

    Shooting his shot

    See KC through the lens of a man on stage for Fan Fest’s biggest moments 

    Frank Q. Pham’s most-pressing challenge during the FIFA World Cup wasn’t the heat or even getting close to the biggest stage in town. The Kansas City photographer — who seemingly was shooting everything, everywhere throughout the games — was busiest combatting FOMO, he said.

    By Tommy Felts | July 15, 2026

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