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capturing the Cowgirls Historical Foundation in action at Payson Rodeo

8/25/2014

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Earlier this month, I had the incredible opportunity to photograph the Cowgirls Historical Foundation in action at the Payson PRCA Rodeo. These talented cowgirls travel all over the country performing in rodeos, parades and fairs, as well as educating the public about our western heritage. Their 'official photographer,' Patricia Gomez, just happens to be one of my lifelong photography inspirations. She captures human interest portraits like nobody else I have ever seen, and has been the official photographer of the CHF for years. As timing would have it, however, she would find herself committed to an important family obligation in California the same weekend as the Payson Rodeo, where I just happened to be in town. It was such an honor to be asked to 'fill in' for Patti and capture all of the excitement these cowgirls provide when they perform at the rodeo. They are so incredibly talented and, given my own western background, I strongly support their mission of preserving and promoting our western heritage. To view the entire gallery of photos of the CHF from the Payson Rodeo, click here. 
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Took a quick break from photographing during Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night to have my own photo taken with a few of the lovely ladies from the CHF. Can you believe Shanda Brady, second from the left on horseback, was my roommate at Miss Rodeo Arizona back in 1998?!?!?
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Peers Award Mustang Photos Top Honors In Equine  Photographers Network Summer Solstice Project

8/5/2014

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Central California is currently in the midst of a devastating drought. Among these dry and dusty conditions, a herd of wild mustangs continues to survive. This photo, California Mustangs At Sunset, was taken near the Eastern Sierras of Central California on Saturday, June 21, 2014 - the summer solstice.
Two photos from my upcoming California Mustangs series have earned top honors in the peer juried Equine Photographers Network Summer Solstice Project competition. This unique contest encourages photographers to document the life of the horse and illustrate their surrounding and relationships on the summer solstice, June 21. As you may recall, thanks to my dear friend Laura Roberts, I had the very rare and unique opportunity to photograph these BLM mustangs in the high desert of central California earlier this summer. As luck would have it, our adventure just happened to fall on June 21, making these images eligible for the EPN Summer Solstice Project competition. Competing against other photos taken by professional equine photographers around the globe, California Mustangs at Sunset and California Mustangs - The Duel at Dusk, both earned top honors in the peer juried contest, with California Mustangs at Sunset receiving the most votes overall and The Duel at Dusk finishing in the top eight. In addition, I was the only photographer to have two photos place in the top eight. There is perhaps no greater prize than to have fellow professionals judge your work as worthy, and for that, I am quite humbled and honored. A huge thanks to the Equine Photographers Network for putting on this contest and for the outstanding prize of a six-month membership. Images are available for purchase at special pre-release pricing. Please contact me for more details. 
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Two wild mustang stallions duel at dusk - a reminder that these stunning creatures are both beautiful and wild. They can go from peacefully grazing to posturing for herd position in the blink of an eye, as happened here with these stallions. This photo, California Mustangs - The Duel at Dusk, was taken at dusk near the Eastern Sierras of Central California on Saturday, June 21, 2014 - the summer solstice.
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Fashion  Forward  -  Cancer  Fighters  Thrive                             Fall  2014 Edition  Cover  Story/Special Feature

8/4/2014

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This is perhaps one of my favorite pieces I've had published thus far and I'm thrilled to have it included as the cover story/special feature for the Fall 2014 edition of Cancer Fighters Thrive. 

What amazing women - I felt so inspired after interviewing Dawn and Michelle. These fabulous cancer fighters are proof positive that embracing beauty and fashion in the face of cancer can empower patients and provide a fun outlet during a challenging time. I hope you enjoy this article as much as I enjoyed writing it.  

Please share this magazine with anyone you know who might benefit from all of the great information for cancer patients and their loved ones. Print subscriptions are free, and a full digital version is available online as well. 

Click here to read the entire article: 
Fashion Forward. 

Click here to visit the website and learn more:
Cancer Fighters Thrive magazine.



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2014  NFPW Award Winner for Photography & Writing

8/1/2014

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Excited to announce that my photo of Ribbon Falls, as published by ArizonaHighways.com, has been awarded First Place in the National Federation of Press Women Affiliate Contest and an Honorable Mention in the National Federation of Press Women National Contest. 

Also, two articles that I wrote for EverythingEq.com last year won First Place in the  Sports Writing Category in the NFPW National Affiliate Contest and Third Place in the NFPW National Contest! Check out the articles here:
http://everythingeq.com/rucci-spy-rainbow-conquer-nal-pony-jumper-finals/

http://everythingeq.com/2013-pennsylvania-national-horse-show/

The awards will be presented at the NFPW National Conference in South Carolina this September. 

I've been a proud member of NFPW since 2005, and have been honored over the years in their National Contest for writing, photography, design and public relations.
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    After years in corporate America, and let's not forget a brief yet memorable stint as a small town mayor's Chief of Staff, this native Arizona cowgirl has moved across the country three times in three years (courtesy of an Air Force fighter pilot who stole her heart) and opened the doors to her own creative studio. This blog chronicles the journey, so pull on your cowboy boots, grab a glass of Zinfandel and come back often to see what's new in my world!

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