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Who Built Who? Reclaiming My Story and My Worth

Who Built Who? Reclaiming My Story and My Worth

Sometimes the hardest part of creative work isn’t the hours behind the camera or the late nights editing.
It’s watching others take credit for your vision—while trying to convince you that without them, you’re nothing.

I’ve heard it all.
“We exposed you to our networks.”
“We introduced you to people you wouldn’t have met otherwise.”
“You’re nothing without us.”

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So, Your Kid Found a Photo Online…— Tales from the Photography Trenches

So, Your Kid Found a Photo Online…— Tales from the Photography Trenches

You never know what’s going to land in your inbox as a photographer. Wedding inquiries, print orders, spam from someone promising to make me “Instagram famous” for $9.99… and then there are the other messages.

The kind where someone politely asks you to take down a photo you took years ago because… well, it’s “embarrassing.”

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Let Them Have the Downgrade

Let Them Have the Downgrade

For years, I poured my creativity, skill, and passion into a niche I loved—crafting one-of-a-kind posters, flyers, and marketing materials that told stories as vivid and dynamic as the performers themselves.

My work wasn’t just decoration. It was art that captured movement, emotion, and culture—something unique and authentic, made with deep understanding of the craft and community.

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You Don’t Need Permission

You Don’t Need Permission

Some of the most powerful and career-defining work a photographer can do comes from personal projects — self-initiated, self-funded, and self-published. These are the projects born from curiosity, conviction, and creative hunger, not commercial briefs. And they matter more than you might think.

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Why I Still Believe in the Work, Even After the Hurt

Why I Still Believe in the Work, Even After the Hurt

I believe in the magic that happens when a photograph gets it right.
When a rider sees their bond with their horse captured honestly.
When a piece of art outlives the moment and becomes a memory.
When storytelling matters more than scrolling.

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Why I Don’t Offer a “Season Pass” — And Why That’s Intentional

Why I Don’t Offer a “Season Pass” — And Why That’s Intentional

Every season, I see new ideas and models pop up in the rodeo and equestrian photography world. One that’s been floating around recently is the “season pass” model—a prepaid package that guarantees riders a set number of images per event across the entire season.

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