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American Pharoah after becoming the first racehorse to win the Triple Crown after winning the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., on Saturday, June 27, 2015. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News)

The Missouri Photo Workshop has been documenting small town America for over six decades and this year for the 68th workshop staff photographer Keith Birmingham joined them for 7 days of documenting the small town of Cuba, Missouri. From the outside, 5-Star Buildings is just a local business like any other. But when you look closer, listen a little harder, and take it all in, you can find love, compassion and faith – all pillars of the Mennonite faith – present in this small-town business. Cuba Missouri holds just under 3,500 people, and even less when you count those of the Mennonite faith. Owner Kris Zimmerman, a man drawn by faith in God, owns and operates 5-Star Buildings which build and sale portable buildings. He works with a handful of people including the Kauffman family who share his faith, creating a tight-knit family atmosphere. All are drawn together by faith as they try to love according to the teachings of Jesus Christ. They quietly practice what they teach holding church services on Sundays in a unassuming building adjacent to the work shop and include ‪Wednesday-evening‬‬‬ church gatherings. They help the community in their own way, giving to those who are in need whether it be money for gas, food or a moment of prayer all without seeking praise. The Mennonites are brought together by a brotherhood of family, friends and love of Jesus. (Photos by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Keith Birmingham's 2021 Pictures of the Year

Horse Racing at Santa Anita Park

Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 to win the NFL Super Bowl LVI football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, on Sunday, February 13, 2022. (Photos Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

Eminem, Dr Dre, Mary J. Blige, 50 cent, and Snoop Dogg performs during the half time show of the Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Ca on Sunday, February 13, 2022. (Photos by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

CIF State championship games at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on March 11, 12 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

Pasadena Royals defeated the Las Vegas Slots 29-7 to advance to the finals in San Diego during a Southern California Rugby Football Union playoff rugby match at Encanto Park in Duarte, Calif., on Saturday, April 22, 2017. (Photos by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Noodle Bagz rugby match at half time during a Major League Rugby match between the LA Giltinis and the Austin Gilgronis at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 8, 2022. (Photos by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

The CIF-SS Track and Field Championship Finals at Moorpark High School in Moorpark, CA May 14, 2022. (Photos by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

Paul McCartney performs during his Got Back tour at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, May 13, 2022. (Photos by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

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