About Us

My name is Eric Schlueter; my wife and I own and operate ESI Photography Inc. I have been involved in photography on some level for over thirty years. After spending fifteen years in the airline industry I decided to turn my love of photography and children into my career. In May of 2004 ESI Photography was born specializing in sports and dance photography. I shoot local sports/dance in the Kansas City area as will as professional sports. ESI Photography Inc. continues to grow each year as new teams and leagues come on board. In 2008 ESI Photography photographed over 6000 youth athletes.

My credits include photography for: MLS, WireImage, Kansas City Wizards (team photographer), SHOWBIZ, ESPN The Magazine, ESPN.com, Adidas MLS, Hasbro, Inc., Upper Deck, America Online, Inc., New England Revolution, San Jose Earthquakes, Real Salt Lake, Chivas USA, FC Dallas, Chicago Fire, Toronto FC, Houston Dynamo, Columbus Crew, D.C. United, MLS Players Union, Striker Magazine, Major League Soccer Magazine, Mitchell Lane Publishing, Jacor Publishing, Visual Mercenary Group, Univision Television Group, X Promos, LLC, Dancer Magazine, Dance Teacher Magazine, Dance Spirit Magazine, Bonner Springs Park and Rec., Basehor Athletic Association, Linwood Parks and Rec., North Kansas City Parks and Rec., North Suburban Youth Football League, Platte County Youth Football League, Qwest Soccer Club, Futura Soccer Club, Kansas City Northland Wrestling Club, Riss Lake Swim Team, Old Pike Swim & Tennis Teams, Walnut Creek Swim Team, Mercury Gymnastics, Edge Gymnastics, Tumblecheer, Kansas city Gymnastics and Cheer, Park Hill High School, Park Hill South High School, Saint Pius X High School and newspapers through out the world.

At ESI Photography we take pride in capturing your little stars personality. Each child is given individual attention and the time needed to catch that perfect pose or expression. We know how precious these years are and don’t believe in the assembly line photo day. We strive to make photo day a fun experience for everyone involved. Let Us capture the grace, skill and simple preciousness of your little stars moment in time that can be treasured forever.