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A young competitor at the Missouri River Classic Horse Show is off to a great start making horse show memories! You’ve just competed in a horse show, rodeo, obstacle course challenge, or other equine competition. Knowing there was a photographer at the event, you’ve kept in touch and ordered your favorite photos. First, thank you so much for supporting your event photographer! Next, what should you do with your images? From the technological basics to display ideas, I'm here

Katie shares a little love with Frost. Almost everyone who has loved an animal has faced the pain of saying goodbye. If we could take a vote to extend the lifespans of our favorite horses, dogs, and cats, I know we would, but unfortunately, that’s not the case. Katie made the brave choice to contact me for a photo session with her mare Frost when she knew her time with her heart horse was facing the end. It’s not always easy for us humans to be vulnerable, but Katie knew the

Love Under the Lights As a young girl, northern lights were a rare, almost mystical phenomenon. But growing up on a farm gave me an advantage in viewing them. Away from city lights, my family's farm has dark skies that make any astronomical observations, including northern lights, much more readily available. My mom or dad would share the news--"The northern lights are out!"--and my sisters and I would rush outside to squint up at the dark sky. After we let our eyes adjust to

Here are my top 5 tips to ensure your winter horse and rider photography session is warm, comfortable, and breathtakingly gorgeous.

Art of the Cowgirl exists to preserve and promote the cowgirl way of life, bringing together masters and students of horsemanship and every kind of cowgirl art, from hat making to sculpting to saddle making. The January event included equine competitions (including World’s Greatest Horsewoman), workshops with artists, presentations from leaders in the western industry, and great shopping with over 100 vendors.

Art of the Cowgirl Photography Workshop in Bozeman, Montana