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14 Years Crafting Documentary Fine Art Equine Photography
From The Studio Desk
Following the high-energy Grizzle Ridge Arenas High Point Series show on May 31st, the arena kept the momentum going with a Sunday show on June 1st — making it a full weekend of barrel racing action.
Earlier this month, I introduced the official crest for Exposure One Studios—a symbol rooted in legacy, storytelling, and equestrian culture. Today, I’m excited to take that vision a step further with the official launch of The Crest Line—a curated apparel collection designed to carry that legacy into everyday life.
This line isn’t just about wearing a logo.
It’s about representing a mindset—where excellence, identity, and art intersect.
This year, my birthday came with a very different kind of energy. A big life shift had just taken place — one that may prove to be for the best in the long run, even if it didn’t soften the immediate impact. But in the midst of that transition, my birthday gave me something unexpected: a sense of freedom and a night to truly remember.
The third show in the Grizzle Ridge Arenas High Point Series was packed full of action on May 31st, and the competition was nothing short of electrifying. Riders came ready to win, spurred on by the added money and the energy in the air almost got this photog rapher trampled! From start to finish, the arena buzzed with speed, skill, and a whole lot of heart.
As a photographer, one of the biggest challenges — and responsibilities — I carry is to keep pushing myself to grow beyond where I started.
Designing a crest for my business wasn’t something I took lightly. It wasn’t just about adding a graphic to a card or watermarking an image—it was about creating a symbol that represents who I am now, and who I’m becoming as an artist.
Some images don’t just live in our memory—they haunt it. They tug at something deeper than aesthetics. They remind us of a feeling, a time, a truth we thought we’d forgotten. As a photographer, I strive to create work that doesn’t just land on a wall but lingers in the soul. And when that kind of work is recognized in fine art competitions, it’s not just validating—it’s a sign I’m on the right path.
There’s something about the Fourth of July at a rodeo that feels like America at its most honest—dirt flying, flags waving, and hearts pounding under the summer sky. As a photographer, I get a front-row seat to all of it. The grit. The grace. The moments so fast you barely see them, and yet they carry the weight of tradition, pride, and freedom.
Every once in a while, nature pauses just long enough for us to see it breathe—and if you’re lucky, you capture that breath in a single frame. This 2024 macro image of a bee nestled into the curl of a pink dahlia isn’t just a photograph; it’s a story told in textures, hues, and instinct.
I asked AI to Critique a photograph that I took, for merit in professional quality, intention, and just an in general critique... here is what it had to say.