rodeo photographer

Stars, Stripes & Action Moments

Stars, Stripes & Action Moments

There’s something about the Fourth of July at a rodeo that feels like America at its most honest—dirt flying, flags waving, and hearts pounding under the summer sky. As a photographer, I get a front-row seat to all of it. The grit. The grace. The moments so fast you barely see them, and yet they carry the weight of tradition, pride, and freedom.

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The 5 Stages of Being A Photographer

The 5 Stages of Being A Photographer

Photography is a journey. An ever evolving journey with several stages that at one point or another each photographer will go through. Some times we hit these stages quickly and other times we may be in one stage for a long time. Other times we may be in two stages at once or revisit a stage.

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How Exposure One Studios Was Named

How Exposure One Studios Was Named

I often get calls from potential clients wanting to know where my studio is located and they are always shocked when I tell them I do not have a permanent studio nor location. Developing a business name is tricky sometimes in that we want it to convey what our business is, but express our ideals, and be personal to us as well.

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2025 Photography Competition Entry #3

2025 Photography Competition Entry #3

For my final entry into the Paris Photography competition aka PX3, I went with the Ranch Rodeo image that has been living rent free in my head since I made it.

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Novembers Ranch Rodeo

Novembers Ranch Rodeo

As a professional photographer there is not much I have not photographed in my fourteen years, but Ranch Rodeo is one of those things. Which is crazy when when you take into account I as a rodeo photographer for 10 years!

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Performers at the Ranch Rodeo

Performers at the Ranch Rodeo

Back in November I had the opportunity to photograph a Ranch Rodeo at Grizzle Ridge Arena. It was my first time seeing a Ranch Rodeo that kicked off with performances from drill teams, mounted shooters, trick riders, and some crowd participation events like stick horse barrel racing.

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