horse show photographer

“It’s Just a Photo” — And Other Lies I’ve Told Myself

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“It’s Just a Photo” — And Other Lies I’ve Told Myself

It’s not just a photo. It’s everything I’ve ever learned about light, patience, timing, and trust—compressed into a single frame.

What most people don’t see is the years it took to learn how to recognize the moment, feel the emotion, and build the technical skill to capture it—not by accident, but on purpose.

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Painter with a Shutter

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Painter with a Shutter

There’s a unique kind of magic that happens when you look at the world through the lens of a camera. But what if you don’t just take photos? What if you paint with your shutter? That’s the space I want to live in — where photography transcends documentation and becomes an act of creation.

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What We Rode Through: July Grit at Shenandoah Valley July 5th, Shenandoah Valley Riding Club.

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What We Rode Through: July Grit at Shenandoah Valley July 5th, Shenandoah Valley Riding Club.

The kind of day where heat clings to everything. Your skin sticks to your shirt. Your camera fogs up between frames. The air itself feels heavy, and every step kicks up dust that never really settles.

This show tested every rider, every horse, and every ounce of my own focus behind the lens. Not because of the competition—but because the conditions were relentless.

And still, I kept shooting.

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The Sponsorship

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The Sponsorship

Sponsorships aren’t something I throw around lightly. Let’s be honest—running a small photography business, especially one rooted in fine art and storytelling, isn’t exactly a get-rich-quick operation. Every dollar I spend is intentional. Every investment has to mean something. And this? This means a lot.

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When Client Work Isn’t the Whole Story — Honest Thoughts on Balancing Art and Business

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When Client Work Isn’t the Whole Story — Honest Thoughts on Balancing Art and Business

For the past 14 years, I’ve built a photography business centered around client work. Sessions booked, galleries delivered, moments captured for others. It’s been my bread and butter—paying the bills, building relationships, and carving out a space for myself as a trusted photographer in my community.

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Capturing Pole Bending in Motion

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Capturing Pole Bending in Motion

In equine sports, split seconds define the story. Nowhere is that more true than in pole bending—a discipline built on precision, agility, and the electric connection between rider and horse. This image, captured indoors under the challenging conditions of low light, preserves not just the moment of action, but the intensity and partnership it demands.

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