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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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    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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