Photographing the Wild West
2025 has been a wild ride of chasing dreams—literally. At the start of the year, I got the news I’d been waiting for: my PRCA permit was approved! After nearly two years of hard work, that little piece of paper was finally mine, and I was ready to dive headfirst into this rodeo adventure. Not... Continue Reading →
Now, back to some rodeo action! The rodeo events were split between two arenas. So, one day I shot the outdoor and the next I shot the indoor. I started my weekend off outside with the nice weather and roping and roughstock action. It was fun to cruise around the arena and catch that high... Continue Reading →
The ultimate tourist show comes to town once a year and it is always a blast to capture. These specialty acts are unlike any other you will see at your standard rodeo. TWR always brings the best to town and I am here to share those shots with you. A western variety show is something... Continue Reading →
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 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 →