Nathan Papes

Didn't have this on my 2026 bingo card.

Become the new Wyatt...

@JoshDMartin Thanks!! I've expanded my search out of state. Getting ready to sell the house so I can go wherever!

@NPapes Hope you find one soon sir

My daughter is officially a Private Pilot! She passed her checkride yesterday. Crazy and proud dad moment

@JoshDMartin Unfortunately not much. Looking for a CFI job currently. Probably going to start my II soon

@NPapes Thanks Nathan! You been flying?

2⃣0⃣ all-time NCAA Tournament victories! 👏 Lady Bears defeat Stephen F. Austin 85–75 to advance to the first round. #MarchMadness

The Lady Bears Claim Their 1st CUSA Championship Title ‼️ @MoStateWBB | #RocketCityHoops | #NoLimitsOnUs

We’re hearing Post has laid off all its photojournalists.

Officially flight instructor!

@mgphoto314 @Turnin2Podcast @PatrickRansdell Blimp! Blimp! Blimp!

@Turnin2Podcast @PatrickRansdell This is the answer. Bring back the blimp! @NPapes can fly it.

For those who came to the games today…thoughts on the added lights? Had an opportunity to test it for our doubleheader. It would be a decent sized investment if it is something that can help our atmosphere! Could be more tailored to us, but I thought it was a good test.

🐻 BOWL BOUND BEARS 🐻 @MoStateFootball will play in a bowl game in its first year in FBS 🙌 #NoLimitsOnUs | #OutHitOutHustle

@ChrisBasnettLJS Sorry to hear Chris. Always loved working with ya and I know you'll land on your feet.

Thank you.

Gotta hand it to @PatrickRansdell and his team. This was my 20th season shooting @MoStateFootball and it had one of the best game atmospheres I can recall.

Missouri State put up a good fight in the first half but fell 28-10 to SMU.

Last I Love Tacos lunch with @WyattWheeler_

Congratulations to Ryan Beard, the Bears and Missouri State fans on the program's first win over an FBS program since 1990. So happy for you all!

@kodacohen Thanks Robert! I've always looked up to your work and hope you're enjoying your retirement!

@NPapes Best of luck! Gonna miss your journalism.

My final HS football gallery for the News-Leader. news-leader.com/picture-galler…

@mgphoto314 Lol thanks Gully.

Nate encouraged me to apply for a News-Leader internship by saying, “You’re not as bad as you think you are.” Which was actually pretty good advice. I learned a lot from The Papes sitting in the wedge at JQH watching him edit and hearing him rate my photos from bad to less bad.

@pHalfacre_STL Lol thanks! I'll be around for a bit longer and still shooting some sports still hopefully

I need a pilot on retainer. I can't offer much, but I can provide exposure! Congrats on the move! I hope to see you on the sidelines again sometime in the future!