Photography

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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Painter with a Shutter

 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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To the Girl Who Gave It All Away--A Letter to the Younger Me

To the Girl Who Gave It All Away--A Letter to the Younger Me

But here’s what you don’t know yet:

There will be people who take. And take.
And never give anything back.

You will be called difficult the first time you say no.
You will be ignored the first time you send a bill.
You will be blocked when you ask to be paid fairly.

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When the Sunset Steals the Spotlight: Why Light Should Serve the Subject

When the Sunset Steals the Spotlight: Why Light Should Serve the Subject

We've all seen them: equine portraits with jaw-dropping sunset skies—dramatic, bold, visually captivating. At first glance, they catch the eye. But sometimes, the more you look, the more something feels off.

Recently, I came across an image that clearly aimed to prove a point: that you can continue shooting even after the sun has dipped below the horizon. It’s a valid and often inspiring concept. But the execution, in this case, didn’t quite land.

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