Footsteps of the Tornado

I returned to Joplin to document the life of families that recently moved into FEMA trailers for the Columbia Missourian. Susan Bragole and her family were all living together before the tornado destroyed their house and relocated her grandchildren away from Joplin.

Read the story here: http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2011/09/16/joplin-family-relocates-fema-trailer/

Watch the multimedia below:

Fitz and the Tantrums

Fitz and the Tantrums visited Columbia for the first time at the Roots 'N' Blues 'N' BBQ Festival. The soul/indie-pop/funk band played several tracks from their newest album Pickin Up The Pieces.

Noelle Scaggs of Fitz and the Tantrums raises her hand to lead singer Michael Fitzpatrick on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Roots 'N' Blues 'N' BBQ Festival.

Noelle Scaggs and Michael Fitzpatrick get the crowd riled up at the Roots 'N' Blues 'N' BBQ Festival.

Michael Fitzpatrick throws his head back and laughs during the Fitz and the Tantrums performance at the Roots 'N' Blues 'N' BBQ Festival in Columbia, Mo.

Mizzou football v. Miami (Ohio) 17-6

I really enjoyed shooting my first Mizzou football game this weekend. It took some time to adjust to running up and down the field with a 300mm but I am really looking forward to spending the rest of season as one of two lead football photographers for the Columbia Missourian.

MU quarterback James Franklin is tackled by Miami (Ohio) linebacker Mitch Krotz at the football game on Saturday on Faurot Field. More than 58,000 people attended the game. 

Cheerleaders fly during the Mizzou v. Miami (Ohio) football game on Saturday. The Tigers won the first game of the season with a score of 17-6. 

Delany Brown, 2 1/2, grabs pom poms while attending her parent's breakfast tailgate before the Missouri football team took on Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. This was Brown's first experience at an MU football game.

Half-time act members wait on the sidelines to perform at the Mizzou v. Miami (Ohio) football game on Saturday, Sept. 3.

Warm Fuzzies

A few cute-themed images featuring sunshine, kids and puppies from Minneapolis and Columbia.

Stephanie Luger lies on a sailboat on Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis, MN.

The Tin Fish lakeside restaurant in Minneapolis, MN.

Leashes.

The Lewis wedding in Columbia, Mo.

Athena's senior portraits