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Texas Photography Workshops — From the Basics to the Cowboy Way
In the wide-open skies and rolling plains of Texas, there’s a story waiting to be told through your lens. At Texas Photography Workshops, we offer two immersive learning experiences that take you from your first confident clicks to capturing the raw beauty of the American West. Whether you’re just starting your photographic journey or ready […]
Rodeo and the Cowboy Way
What is the cowboy way? Attend a local #rodeo and you will see first hand, the cowboy and cowgirl way. It is a lifestyle based on respect, hard work and honesty. As rodeo photographers, we are blessed to experience rodeo, up-close and personal. This year, we spent the first weekend of 2024 with the Red […]
Stop and Smell the Roses
I woke up this morning and walked out to check the mail. The sunlight, glistening through through the thorns on the cactus in our flower bed, caught my eye. I grabbed my camera to capture the moment. Then I remembered the roses blooming in the back yard, not a usual occurrence this time of year. […]
Top Shot Buckle- 2023 Rodeo Western Lifestyle Photography Workshop
A rodeo is not complete until someone wins a shiny, buckle. Congratulations to James Foley, the Top Shot winner from our 2023 Rodeo and Western Lifestyle Photography Workshop! During the course of our 5 day adventure, from rodeo to chuck wagon and dog herding, students provide images for photo review each day. The last day, […]
Congratulations Marea Downey
One of the things I love about our Texas Photography Workshops is that we are able to meet people from all walks of life and experiences. One of our class alumni has recently completed an amazing accomplishment and I wanted to share her experience to further inspire others in their photographic journey. Marea Downey has […]
Lighting and flash workshop
Learn how to use lighting in ways you might not have thought of before. We will cover on-camera flash as well as off Camera. We cover studio lighting as well as learning how to light a rodeo arena. The Class will be hosted by NRS event center, a amazing place for a western venue of […]
Ready to Ride-Bareback Photo Story
Being a rodeo photographer for the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) definitely has its perks. My favorite perk is the behind the scenes access. Shooting the action is fun, but there is something about the process the rodeo athletes go through as they prepare for competition. Getting ready for the ride is different for every […]
Rodeo Lifestyle at the Jr. NFR
The Jr. NFR last week was an action packed event at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. One of our favorite aspects to shoot at a rodeo or any other event, are the little moments that go on behind the scenes. The rodeo lifestyle is something that makes photographing these events that much more fun. Human […]
God Guts and Glory, the Cowboy
On Easter Sunday, you find people all over the world honoring god in different ways, the cowboy is no exception. At this year’s Riggin’ Rally, which just happened to be on Easter weekend, cowboys give thanks and praise in their own way. The rodeo cowboys don’t stop there, before every rodeo you can find many […]