You may notice a trend with the images I selected from horsing events. Most of them in this top 15 are from Grizzle Ridge, not because I prefer them or was only at their events but because they had the most shows I was able to attend this year and further offered the ability for me to photograph new events.
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Top 14th Image of 2024
My 14th top favorite image also comes from an event at Grizzle Ridge Arena. I have truly been blessed to photograph so many events there this year. Many of them a first for me.
Read MoreMaking Time for Photography →
I am a professional photographer, the question I am often asked is if I do photography full time, and I wish I could say yes. However, in an economy where professional photos are a luxury many, many professional photographers have a second job for a steady income. So the question becomes how do we make time for photography when we have other jobs, family, and social lives to maintain too?
Read MoreTerms Every Photographer Should Know
Like all careers, jobs, and professions there are just intrinsic things you should know. Terminology that will allow you not only to grow in the field but converse with others in the field as well.
Language is a huge part of life and not knowing important terms can make you appear green, inept, and sometimes even unprofessional. Now I am not saying you need to know every little thing, every obscure term but common knowledge items are absolutely a must.
Read MorePhotography Quote of the Year
I sometimes like to look at quotes, any kind and ruminate on them and see how the meaning can be applied to my life or just in general. I have a lot of quotes I love and most of them are not about photography, a lot come from what many find to be terribly boring books—biographies. All of them speak to me.
Read MoreLast Fun Show of the Year
As the year comes to a close so too does the fun horse shows at the Belmont County Fairgrounds. These are languid days of riders out playing with their horses in non-traditional classes such as panty hose races and egg and spoon.
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