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The Longhorn was photographed at the Belmont County Longhorn Show in July 2024. He was an adult bull—massive, composed, and unmistakably proud. He placed extremely well that day, but even before the judge’s decision, it was clear: he was built to be remembered.
Read MoreWe'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.
Read MoreHere’s the thing: I photograph high-speed action in wildly inconsistent lighting. Horses running at 40 mph toward a stationary barrel. Riders making split-second decisions under pressure. Now drop that scene into a closed indoor arena, where the lighting is… let’s say… less than optimal.
Read MoreGood Evening Sea was captured off the coast of Dominica in December 2012, during my time traveling with Semester at Sea. It was our final days at sea—those strange, golden hours when everything should have felt light. But that day carried something heavier.
Read MoreI’ve photographed horses in motion under stadium lights, designed posters that sold out events, built brands from nothing but ideas, and poured thousands of hours into crafting imagery that stops people mid-scroll.
But some of the hardest lessons in my photography career didn’t come from missed exposures or tricky lighting conditions.
They came from trusting the wrong people with my time, talent, and heart.
Ephemeral Grace was captured on Friday, August 22, 2025. I had stepped outside and noticed a monarch butterfly hanging still beneath a shrub. It felt almost too delicate to be real, suspended there in the late summer light.
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