In a culture that seems addicted to video, I believe there are few things more captivating than a split-second capture that freezes time. Photographs allow us to study that moment in all its delicious detail.
Honestly, I don’t photograph events like the Waconia Rodeo for money. I do it for the love of photography. I do it to practice and hone my craft. I do it because I love telling stories through my photography.
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