Photographing the Wild West
Let's play catch up from the last half of my summer shall we?! This year we got to make a couple trips down to New Mexico to rodeo. It was a great opportunity packed with new friends and action but, the downside was the 105 degree weather and the 3 am finish time. Yep, you... Continue Reading →
If you've been keeping up you know I had an interruption during Fiesta Days this year to shoot something a little out of the usual summer schedule. I was invited to shoot the Mancos Cattlemen's Ranch Rodeo at the end of July. Talk about a way to spend a Sunday. There were 11 teams entered.... Continue Reading →
As I was editing these photos the song, Forever and Ever, Amen by Randy Travis played in my head. This sweet couple was a dream to shoot. The summer sun with the lush green grass and beautiful horses made it a scene right out of a cowgirls dream. I have captured many moments for this... Continue Reading →
Some of my favorite rodeos are the ones that only come around once a year. Durango Fiesta Days is one of them. This was my second year as the official photographer for this event that has been happening for 88 years! I am so honored to get to capture some of the history from my... Continue Reading →
Bull and bronc riding on its own is pretty intense and scary but imagine being over the age of 40 and getting on one of those bucking critters. True Western Roundup hosted the Legends Roughstock Challenge where there were over 30 guys entered up to compete for the top spot in their circuit and age... Continue Reading →
You may have heard of the Professional Bull Riders also known as the PBR. They have the professional circuit you may see on TV but they also have a touring circuit that is more of the up and comers, amuetur riders and such. Well, the circuit made a stop right here in Durango, Colorado for... Continue Reading →
I secretly love getting to capture weddings. I know, call me crazy. But there is just something about all of the emotions, the people and the locations that just make it such a beautiful day. Although I love them I am picky about weddings that I book. I try to keep it in the western... Continue Reading →
I am playing catch up after a crazy month. I have been crazy busy behind the camera, in the office and on the ranch. Don't worry, today I am sharing the results you've been waiting for. It all came down to this. The fifth was the last open rodeo for True Western Roundup. I will... Continue Reading →
I survived Cowboy Christmas! After a long week shooting seven rodeos in nine days with late nights, early mornings, close calls, rank rides and endless laughs I wouldn't have traded it for the world. Let's get into it. Today I am going to share all of the action, highs, lows and champions from the 73rd... Continue Reading →
This week was a battle, there is only one rodeo left before we find out who is crowned the champion of the 2023 True Western Roundup Open Rodeo Series. Here are this week's results. Ranch Bronc: Kevin Faulk 67 points No Qualified Rides This name might look a little familiar, Kevin Faulk hits the top... Continue Reading →