Coverage Photography

03/16/2026

(Part 4 of 4)
Just for an idea of what a great event the annual Shamrock 5k Run is, last year with 158 people signed up, $10,577 was raised for the Special Olympics of Missouri. The race is joint project between local law enforcement and Special Olympics to raise awareness for the organization.

03/15/2026

(Part 3 of 4)
Shamrock 5k Run isn't about chasing the finish or even about running. It's about enjoying the journey. Gathering at the starting line you immediately build a kinship with the people standing in the middle of a random stretch of sidewalk with you. Emotions range from excitement to focus and to my favorite - anxiousness in getting it over with. Everyone has a story and I hope everyone who crossed that finish line, looks back at the past 3 miles and are glad they took that first step.

Made With Uncommon Character, St. Joseph, MO | Downtown St. Joseph

03/15/2026

(Part 2 of 4)
Shamrock 5k Run starting on 10th and Grand travels the Parkway's gradual elevation to Ashland. Once to Frederick Ave, it's a nice steady decline, down the parade route to the finish amongst the crowd of spectators and Snake Saturday celebrators.

03/15/2026

(Part 1 of 4)
Another year for the 13th annual Shamrock 5k Run to raise funds for the Special Olympics of Missouri. You don't always run with a crowd cheering you on for the last mile, but this awesome event that precedes the St. Patrick's Day Parade gives runners that thrill for that last push. From the first to the last participant, smiles was seen on every face... maybe because the finish line was right behind me... but I'd like to think it was because they were having a really great time!

Made With Uncommon Character, St. Joseph, MO | Downtown St. Joseph | City of St. Joseph, MO Government

03/19/2025

Photos from this weekends 39th Annual St. Patrick Day Parade! It was a bit chilly, but the sun did start peeking out towards the end. Classic cars, 2-wheeled posses, candy, bubbles, beer and applause. It was a good way to start the spring season!

City of St. Joseph, MO Government | Made With Uncommon Character, St. Joseph, MO | Downtown St. Joseph

03/17/2025

Here's the last of the Shamrock 5k photos! Geez - there were a lot of you hitting the pavement! Awesome job to everyone again!

Downtown St. Joseph | Special Olympics Missouri North Area

03/17/2025

Album 2 of 3 of the Shamrock 5k that helped support Special Olympics Missouri North Area.

Having ran last years Shamrock run, I can say that it's so cool running that last mile down Fredrick with parade crowds lined up on each side cheering you on! Thank God it's down hill so you can look half way cool not completely gasping for air. ha.

Downtown St. Joseph | Measly Mile Mafia | Made With Uncommon Character, St. Joseph, MO

03/17/2025

1st round of photos from this weekends Shamrock 5k that helped support Special Olympics Missouri North Area.

I was signed up to run this, but the last minute I figured photos would be a nice change of pace (pun not intended). Years ago, before my race years, I always took photos at races like this as well as bike races. The look of glory on people faces as they crossed the finish line was a thing of envy. I forgot how cool it is watching people meet their goals, whether it is a 200 mile bike race, or a 5k fun run. It's the same victory! And that's cool to see.

Awesome job to everyone who ran! It was good seeing you all!

Measly Mile Mafia | Special Olympics Missouri North Area | Made With Uncommon Character, St. Joseph, MO

01/17/2025

I’m a sucker for Christmas music and the holiday season. For the month of December my Spotify is Christmas all the time! That’s great and all - I’m glad we live in a world of recorded music, but nothing is quite like being surrounded by the body penetrating melody of live music. There’s a purity to it; an organic creation of talent and passion that, reverberating off the walls, makes the listener part of the music. St. Joseph has a professional orchestra that can make happen.

Composed of players from St Joseph and the surrounding area and led by Conductor Christopher Kelts - it does not disappoint. … It does not disappoint.

Last month's “Holiday Cheer” concert had a bit of everything, from Christmas classics such as “Sleigh Ride” and “Carol of the Drum” to the surprisingly included theme music to “Home Alone”! (I didn’t read the line-up before I went... I like being surprised). Add in some Hanukah tunes, Santa Claus and a visit from the St. Joseph Youth Chorale, and you have a perfect Christmas Season date night.

I love going to Kansas City for a nice weekend of entertainment, but don’t discount St. Joseph - For a great evening out a little closer to home, there are a heck of a lot of talented people that make a night of entertainment worth it. The Saint Joseph Symphony in the ridiculous beautiful historic Missouri Theater makes you want to cancel that Spotify subscription… almost. Ha.

12/26/2024

Well, Holiday Park still have 4 days for some fresh snow, but if snow isn't the fate of this Christmas season, here is a throw-back to a true winter wonderland in the beautiful midwest!

I really dislike the cold. Desert life is the life for me, I've always said. But there is something peacefully pure about being out in the still elements of nature. I whine and moan whenever I'm about the leave the security of modern climate control. As soon as I'm breathing the winter air though, protected by my coat and neck gaiter, I feel at home. Maybe it's the evolutionary instinct that warms me; giving the idea that existence is more meaningful outside where humanity existed for millennia. Anxiety leaves with the escape of the confines modern living.

These are my thoughts during these 30-second exposures. These photos aren't anywhere near the whole park, but it is definitely a place worth taking a lap before Christmas. Keep an eye out for more. Hats off to the St. Joseph Missouri Parks, Recreation, and Civic Facilities for during an amazing job with the decorations, yet again!