Regina Daniel is a photographer and author known for her work in urban exploration photography, particularly focusing on abandoned structures in the Midwest. Her passion for photography began at a young age when she received her first camera before the age of ten. This early interest evolved into a dedicated pursuit of capturing the remnants of forgotten places, documenting the Kansas City area and its surrounding regions.

Her explorations have taken her across multiple states in the Midwest, where it is her goal to visually immortalize what is left behind by urban expansion and societal change. Regina's work not only highlights the aesthetic aspects of decay and neglect but also delves into the history of these deserted locations.

In her "Abandoned Kansas City" series, Regina presents a collection of photographs and stories that shed light on the city's forgotten locales. The series includes titles such as "Abandoned Kansas City" (2019), "Abandoned Kansas City: Forgotten Brought to Light" (2020), "Abandoned Kansas City: Vacant Beauty" (2021), and Abandoned Kansas City: Secrets in Plain Sight (2024). Each volume explores a variation of places, while providing readers with both visual and historical insights.

Beyond her publications, Regina actively engages with the community through presentations and speaking engagements. Since 2020, she has partnered with a number of educational institutions and had lecture series, discussing local histories and personal experiences behind the explored locations. Her work serves as a testament to the transient nature of urban landscapes and the fundamental stories embedded within abandoned structures. Through her photography and writings, she brings attention to the beauty and history, as well as a deeper appreciation for the narratives that they hold.

Books

Abandoned Kansas City (2019)

Abandoned Picher Oklahoma: The Most Toxic Town in America (2019)

Abandoned Kansas City: Forgotten Brought to Light (2020)

Abandoned Kansas City: Vacant Beauty (2021)

Abandoned Eastern Kansas: Skeletons of the Sunflower State (2021)

Abandoned Kansas City: Secrets in Plain Sight (2024)

Restoration Projects (Documentarian)

Madison Miller Manor, Liberty MO (2019-2021)

Attucks Elementary/Zhou B Art Center Kansas City (2023-2024)

Annunciation Catholic Church/Hope Center KC (2023-2024)

Marlborough Elementary, Kansas City MO (2023-present)

Seiden's Furs, Kansas City MO (2023-2025)

Demolition Projects (Documentarian)

Westminster Congregational Church (2021)

Leeds Industrial Complex (2022)

Historic Main Street Bank (2024)

Weld Wheel Building Implosion (2024)

Seventh Church of Christ Scientists (2024)

Speaking Engagements

Mid-Continent Public Library (2021-present)

Heritage Middle School/7th Grade Social Studies Classes (2022-2023)

Union Cemetery Historic Lecture Series (2023-present)

Midwest Genealogy Center (2024-present)

UMKC S.P.A.R.K. Programs (2024-present)