Photographing the Wild West
What a spring break it was. I decided not to go home for spring break this year. I stayed in the cold weather of Montana. Lucky for me I have an amazing boyfriend who took me to some great places around Montana and Wyoming that I had never ventured to. The highlight of my trip was... Continue Reading →
The other highlight of my weekend at The Bulldazzle in Havre was this bull fighter. This was the first time I got to watch my boyfriend fight bulls. I was so impressed at how these two guys work together and help the riders. I of course got nervous a couple times too and I of... Continue Reading →
Each night at the Bulldazzle EPB in Havre they would have these cute little cowboys gear up and hop on some bulls. Now they weren't just any bulls, they were mini bulls. A quarter the size but 10x cuter than your ordinary bull. This was on one the highlights for me of the weekend. These... Continue Reading →
It's that time again. Headed down the road to another rodeo. More photography, funny stories and memories that will last forever. This week we are headed to Havre, Mt for another EPB. I can't wait. I love seeing new areas and so far this drive has been amazing. It really reminds me of home. I... Continue Reading →
After many busy weeks I am finally getting around to sharing some photos of the rodeo clinic at MSU in Bozeman a few weekends ago. It was a lot of fun to see these young riders improve just over a matter of two days. I got to test out a new lens for the action... Continue Reading →
Well I know you are all waiting for my pictures from this weekend at the rough stock school at MSU, and I imagine you are all looking a little like this mamma cow. This was a cool picture I came across just a little while ago when I went back through the pictures I took... Continue Reading →
Some rides are just more memorable than others. Every rodeo I go to is another learning experience for me. I always find a new way to use my camera and how to take better pictures of the event. This was one of those moments. I went through tough training each day before the rodeos memorizing... Continue Reading →
Every broken stitch, hole and dirt clot on a riders boots adds character. They hold a story. To everyone else they are just another pair of boots but to the owner they could be one memory they don't ever want to lose. Every athlete has a tradition or ritual they do before they step on... Continue Reading →
Wylee Hurst, Bozeman cowboy enters arena at the EPB Rodeo in Butte, Montana. I was lucky enough to get to attend the EPB (Elite Professional Bullriders) in Butte over the weekend. I not only attended but got to photograph the whole event and even helped the judges. This is my favorite image I snapped this... Continue Reading →