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On Labor, Legacy, and the Work That Lasts

On Labor, Legacy, and the Work That Lasts

Labor Day often gets summed up as a long weekend or a change of season—a goodbye to summer and a hello to fall routines. But beneath the barbeques and sales, there’s a deeper truth: Labor Day is about honoring work—the real, soul-filled kind that builds communities, tells stories, and sustains lives.

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Natural Movement Over Perfect Posing

Natural Movement Over Perfect Posing

Not everyone feels like a model in front of the camera — and that’s perfectly okay. In fact, some of the most genuine, beautiful images come from people who admit right away, “I’m awkward in photos.” As a photographer, I don’t see that as a problem — I see it as a starting point.

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Riding for a Cause, Shooting in Chaos

Riding for a Cause, Shooting in Chaos

There’s a certain kind of show that reminds you why you picked up a camera in the first place. Not because everything goes right — but because something bigger is happening, and you get to witness it.

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They Said It Felt Like They Were There

They Said It Felt Like They Were There

I wasn’t planning to write about Moments of Rodeo again.

It’s a photo book I released quietly in 2019—300+ images pulled from over a decade of photographing rodeo across more than ten states. Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania... I lived it, with dust on my boots, camera in hand, and a duffle in the back of my friend’s trailer.

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Introducing The Collectors Vault — Exposure One Studios’ Fine Art Print Shop

Introducing The Collectors Vault — Exposure One Studios’ Fine Art Print Shop

After years of dedication, learning, and evolving my craft, I’m beyond excited to announce the official launch of The Collectors Vault, the new fine art print shop from Exposure One Studios — a space where passion meets purpose, and moments become heirlooms.

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Subtle Changes: A New Chapter for Exposure One Studios

Subtle Changes: A New Chapter for Exposure One Studios

A few months ago, a good friend of mine came to me with an idea. She was excited, motivated — and she wanted my advice. It was a great idea, and in helping her, I found myself reflecting on my own journey as a professional photographer. That moment sparked something unexpected: an idea for my own next step.

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