Today was my last day shooting Missouri football at home for the season and maybe for a long time. As I move on from Columbia, Mo. at the end of the school year, I'm sure I'll look back on this whirlwind of a season fondly. That being said, I wanted to make sure I knocked it out of the park in this last game.

I came away from yesterday's game feeling like I really accomplished what I had set out to do. Of course you can always grow, shoot better, shoot more features, get tighter, but after a lackluster amount of action at my last home game (where Georgia shut out Mizzou), I was happy to get some strong action off the bat, and a heavy dose of features, from the graphic to the emotional. 

To cap it all off, Shane Ray set the single-season sack record for the school and after hunting for him at the end of the game, I finally found him and followed him into the stands as he hugged his mother who encouraged him to start playing football. Congrats, Shane, and thanks for that moment.

Missouri linebacker Michael Scherer greets Missouri defensive lineman Shane Ray as artist Kim Beck coordinated with a pilot to pull off a skywriting show above Columbia prior to the Tigers game against the Kentucky Wildcats.

Kentucky quarterback Patrick Towles prepare to take to Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. for warmups prior to their game against the Missouri Tigers on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Missouri defensive lineman Shane Ray (56) prepares to take to Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. for the Tigers' game against the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Kentucky cornerback Blake McClain breaks up a pass from Missouri quarterback Maty Mauk to Missouri wide receiver Gavin Otte in the first quarter at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Kentucky running back Stanley Williams stiff-arms Missouri defensive back David Johnson at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Missouri National Guard Sgt. Adam Coats surprises his family after a one-year deployment to Afghanistan during the Missouri-Kentucky game at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Missouri National Guard Sgt. Adam Coats surprises his family after a one-year deployment to Afghanistan during the Missouri-Kentucky game at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

The Missouri Tigers beat the Kentucky Wildcats 20-10 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Missouri defensive lineman Shane Ray matches up against Kentucky offensive tackle Darrian Miller in the first quarter of the Tigers' game against the Wildcats at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Kentucky running back Mikel Horton is wrapped up by Missouri defenders in the second quarter at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Kentucky wide receiver Demarco Robinson awaits a kick return to start the second half at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Missouri defensive lineman Markus Golden celebrates a tackle during the third quarter at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Players fight for a Kentucky fumble, eventually recovered by Kentucky, during the third quarter at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Missouri defensive lineman Shane Ray celebrates a hit on Kentucky quarterback Patrick Towles that knocked Towles helmet off during the third quarter at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Missouri running back Marcus Murphy fights for extra yards against Kentucky defensive end Farrington Huguenin during the third quarter at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Kentucky quarterback Patrick Towles drops back to pass in the third quarter at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Missouri running back Russell Hansbrough turns the corner past Kentucky defensive end Alvin Dupree during the third quarter at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Missouri quarterback Maty Mauk runs for extra yards during the fourth quarter at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Missouri quarterback Maty Mauk is on the wrong end of a Kentucky safety Ashely Lowery horse collar tackle in the fourth quarter at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Missouri quarterback Maty Mauk looks to throw under pressure from Kentucky defensive tackle Michael Evans-Douglas in the fourth quarter at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Kentucky wide receiver Dorian Baker scrambles for extra yards while being hunted down by Missouri linebacker Kentrell Brothers during the fourth quarter at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Missouri linebacker Kentrell Brothers tackles Kentucky wide receiver Dorian Baker during the fourth quarter at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Missouri defensive lineman hugs Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel after setting the Tigers' single-season sacks record with his 12th sack during the Tigers' 20-10 win over the Kentucky Wildcats at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Missouri defensive lineman waits for an interview after setting the Tigers' single-season sacks record with his 12th sack during the Tigers' 20-10 win over the Kentucky Wildcats at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Missouri defensive lineman walks to the stands after setting the Tigers' single-season sacks record with his 12th sack during the Tigers' 20-10 win over the Kentucky Wildcats at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

Missouri defensive lineman kisses his mother, Sebrina Johnson, after setting the Tigers' single-season sacks record with his 12th sack during the Tigers' 20-10 win over the Kentucky Wildcats at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

When the team you're covering for the local paper loses 34-0, putting up 4 yards more than the opposing team's second string running back, you know that the game isn't probably going to be your best photographic outing. Going through my take two or three times has provided a lot of opportunities for me to think about not where the Missouri Tigers went wrong but where I let a tough game shooting get the best of me. When your team goes 0-7 on third downs you can't play safe and when the few big plays happen, it's tough to be on the opposite side of the end zone each time. At last, you really need to find the images that say "losing" and not "fighting hard".

I've never covered a college team in my short career that has suffered a blow-out loss and this won't be my last time, so just like the Tigers I'm going to take my lumps and remember what to do the next time.

Georgia players raise their helmets while walking toward the end zone to finish their warmups prior to their game at Missouri on October 11, 2014.

Missouri fans wave their hands during the Missouri Waltz as members of the band march on field during their pregame show, prior to the Tigers' game against the Georgia Bulldogs.

A Missouri cheerleader flies through the air prior to Tigers' game against the Georgia Bulldogs.

Missouri players prepare to be led onto the field by strength and conditioning coach Pat Ivey, center, prior to the Tigers' game against the Georgia Bulldogs.

Missouri players take the field, led by strength and conditioning coach Pat Ivey, center, prior to the Tigers' game against the Georgia Bulldogs.

Missouri defensive back Aarion Penton hits Georgia fullback Matthew Fox, causing an incomplete pass in the first quarter of Georgia's 34-0 win at Missouri on Saturday, October 11, 2014.

Missouri defensive lineman Harold Brantley hits Georgia quarterback Hutson Mason as Mason is called for intentional grounding during the first quarter of Georgia's 34-0 win at Missouri on Saturday, October 11, 2014.

Georgia running back Nick Chubb is swallowed up by Missouri defensive lineman Josh Augusta and Missouri linebacker Kentrell Brothers during the first half of Georgia's 34-0 win over Missouri. Chubb, who stepped in for suspended Heisman candidate Todd Gurley, had 38 carries for 143 yards.

Missouri running back Russell Hansbrough looks for a hole to run through in the first half against Georgia.

Georgia quarterback Hutson Mason looks to throw to Georgia wide receiver Michael Bennett (not shown) for his sole passing touchdown on the day in the first half in the Bulldogs 34-0 win over the Missouri Tigers.

Georgia running back Nick Chubb loses his helmet after being tackled by three Missouri players in the first half.

Georgia quarterbacks Hutson Mason and Faton Bauta warm up before the second half of their eventual 34-0 win over Missouri.

Georgia offensive tackle John Theus tries to throw an extra block on Missouri linebacker Kentrell Brothers to allow Georgia running back Nick Chubb extra yards in the second half.

Missouri running back Marcus Murphy prepares to receive a punt in the second half.

Missouri wide receiver Jimmie Hunt bobbles a pass into the hands of Georgia safety Quincy Mauger for an interception in the second half.

Georgia running back Nick Chubb fights against two Missouri defenders during the second half.

Hairy Dawg, mascot for the Georgia Bulldogs, hams it up for the camera as his team runs away with the game in the second half.

Missouri linebacker Michael Scherer avoids a flag for a late hit as Georgia quarterback Hutson Mason awkwardly slides after a short run in the second half.

Missouri defensive back John Gibson tries to peel off from a blocker to get to Georgia running back Brendan Douglas, running behind him.

Georgia linebacker Tim Kimbrough makes a diving effort to tackle Missouri running back Marcus Murphy during a punt return in the second half.

A slowly dwindling Tigers Lair still held more people than most of the rest of the stadium near the end of the fourth quarter of Missouri's 34 point shutout loss to Georgia.

Fans leave Memorial Stadium early during the Missouri blowout 34-0 loss to Georgia.

Missouri defensive lineman Shane Ray looks frustrated as he walks off the field after his last play in Missouri's 34-0 loss to Georgia on Saturday, October 11, 2014.

Georgia players leave the field, holding up three fingers in solidarity with their suspended Heisman candidate teammate running back Todd Gurley. Gurley was suspended during an investigation into his potentially selling autographs, a violation of NCAA rules.

I love photojournalism. I really do. I love it for the opportunity to meet people and share experiences that I normally wouldn't get to share in and then to share those experiences through my vision. But sometimes, an assignment comes along that I just love because you can't not love making the photos that happen in front of you.

On Tuesday I shot diving for the first time while on an assignment for The Columbia Missourian. While the article (and many of the photos) focused on one of the divers, Clark Thomas, I shot a bit of everything. I also want to thank Alexa Beckwith, Kendra Kieser, Lauren Reedy, and Lauren Callin who all put up with the picture-taking. The group was a blast to spend time with I was having so much fun with the access that the shoot flowed naturally.