Arguably one of the hardest things as an equine photographer who photographs at a lot of shows is growing bored by limited angles and options at arenas. Sometimes the best thing to light a spark is traveling to a new arena. For me I was lucky to have one open up little over an hour away from me that I was able to attend a show at last month.
Read MoreOne of my favorite local arenas had their final contest show of the seasons. A very short season for their arena admittedly. Yet it still proved a fun, and short show with all challenges of low light photography, dusty arenas, and technical problems.
Read MoreThere is a reality that many photographers do not want to acknowledge and that is the changing world. That easy access to devices to make images, and the sheer abundance of taking decent shots without spending years practicing. That streamlined competition has cut down on the need and desire to hire professionals to capture images from year to year.
Read MoreWhile the 4th of July has come and gone so to has the two day barrel race at Grizzle Ridge. This event marks the midway point of the summer horse show season which has come on so quickly.
Read MoreIn January of 2023, I made my way North to photograph a friends equines. She wants portraits that would be lasting of them. Portraits that rivaled what you can find on Pinterest.
Read MoreIn the Rodeo world when an accident occurs we call it a wreck. A wreck can involve a rodeo competitor or a rodeo performer or a performing animal. Wrecks can be tragic, they can be amusing, and they are common.
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