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Why Some Images Stay With Us — A Reflection on Goal Images That Have Won Awards

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Why Some Images Stay With Us — A Reflection on Goal Images That Have Won Awards

Some images don’t just live in our memory—they haunt it. They tug at something deeper than aesthetics. They remind us of a feeling, a time, a truth we thought we’d forgotten. As a photographer, I strive to create work that doesn’t just land on a wall but lingers in the soul. And when that kind of work is recognized in fine art competitions, it’s not just validating—it’s a sign I’m on the right path.

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Stars, Stripes & Action Moments

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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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My Favorite Lens for Sports Photography

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My Favorite Lens for Sports Photography

When it comes to photographing sports—whether it's fast-paced rodeo action, high school football, or indoor arena events—there's one lens I reach for every single time: the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L. It’s not just my favorite sports lens; it’s a workhorse that consistently delivers, no matter the lighting or location.

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First Cattle Sort of the Season

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First Cattle Sort of the Season

May kicked off with the first cattle sort of the year at Grizzle Ridge Arena, and let’s just say—it did not ease us in gently. Between the long hours, unpredictable livestock, and less-than-cooperative lighting, this event threw just about everything at us. But that's part of what makes this work so rewarding.

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Behind The Lens: Indoor Arena Camera Settings

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Behind The Lens: Indoor Arena Camera Settings

It is not every day that I offer technical details on how I achieve a photograph. Mostly because I do not think of myself as a technically perfect photographer and my goal is always to get the shot over getting it 100% in camera.

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Being a " Horse Show" Photographer

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Being a " Horse Show" Photographer

I have been a photographer for 14 years and my photographer title has changed more times than I care to count. Photography is an evolution of skill and for many of us, it is our creative outlet. What we win prizes for shooting may not be what we shoot day to day to make a living, and sometimes after shooting one thing for years we have to make a change to push ourselves and our skills to a new level.

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