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Some mornings you hit the ground running...motivated, determined, and ready to take on whatever comes your way.

Other mornings feel like life started throwing punches before you even had your first cup of coffee.

But no matter what kind of day it is, the sun still rises. The stock needs feeding, chores still need doing and responsibilities aren’t gonna wait.

So pour the coffee. ☕️
Whisper the prayer. 🙏
Find something to smile about.
And when the day tests your patience and strength...

Make sure it’s a story worth telling! 😊

Following Chad for the day at the Arapahoe Ranch in Nebraska. A rancher’s work is never done, especially when you have a Photographer friend visiting that wants to play with long exposure images in the evening! Thanks for your patience, Chad! 👍Be sure to swipe 👈 left to see so much more!


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I'm so happy I live in a world where there is a Montana. ❤

The Circle Bar Guest Ranch in Hobson, what an absolutely stunning place. The Judith River winds right through the heart of the ranch, adding even more beauty and character to an already incredible setting. One of my many favorite spots was the old red barn, especially the hayloft (which doubled as a dance hall for us!). It made the perfect location for experimenting with some really fun lighting techniques during our photography sessions (soon to come!). 😊

The wranglers truly are the heart and soul of a guest ranch experience. Elyssa, Stacey, Daniee, and Nico receive high marks for safety, storytelling, and making sure everyone had a blast. A huge shout-out to Ted for his abundant knowledge of all things Cowboy and ranch life for our guests too!

From the breathtaking scenery to the outstanding staff, everything exceeded expectations. Angie and the entire team went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and the food was nothing short of amazing. Huge thanks to everyone at Circle Bar for helping make our Montana experience one we won't soon forget. Your hard work, great stories, and genuine hospitality are what made our stay so memorable.
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Cowgirls with Cameras
Circle Bar Guest Ranch
Montana Dude Ranchers Association

You are the greatest project you will ever work on.
Now read that again and swipe 👈 for more.😊
The way you speak to yourself matters.
The way you care for yourself matters.
The way you keep showing up, even on the hard days, matters.
Invest in yourself. The most important transformation you’ll ever create is your own.❤️
AND have a great weekend! PB

“A woman should be three things: intelligent, strong, and badass.”
— R. H. Sin

I’m lucky to know a whole lot of women who embody that! 😊

Elyssa is most definitely one of them, as the Manager of Horse Operations at Circle Bar Guest Ranch, part of the True Ranch Collection, she leads with a whole lot of grit, heart, and quiet determination.
Huge thanks to the incredible staff at Circle Bar Guest Ranch for hosting our Spring Cowgirls with Cameras Montana Immersive Photography Learning Experience in Hobson. We were so fortunate to spend the week with such a wonderful group of photographers for this new event. Thank you all for making it so special! ❤ Can't wait to share more from our week!
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Cowgirls with Cameras
Circle Bar Guest Ranch

Many thanks to Kaycee and AGRIculture Magazine for the beautiful cover from the Dryhead Ranch in Montana. It feels especially meaningful as we honor the sacrifice of so many this Memorial Day and celebrate our country's 250th anniversary.
Dryhead Ranch
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Things horses have taught me. Perspective changes everything.
We understand horses better if we stop seeing everything from our perspective.

What looks like stubbornness may actually be fear.
What feels like resistance may simply be confusion.

Perspective changes everything when you’re willing to see through their eyes instead of your own.

Perspective in photography has taught me that truth depends on where you stand. Change your angle, your light, your distance, and suddenly the entire image tells a different story. People are no different.

Before judging someone’s choices, reactions, or path, try looking through their lens for a moment. Their experiences shaped the way they see the world just like yours shaped you.

Beautiful scenery at the Powderhorn Ranch in Wyoming, but the horses make it stunning. Have an incredible weekend, friends. 😊

She doesn’t always get the credit but she always has the job, because she is a mom.
~ JmStorm
To the Moms all over the world and in the heavens above, Happy Mother’s Day to every kind of Mama, whether your babies walk on two legs or four. Mothers nurture, protect, guide, comfort, create connection, and hold families together in ways words cannot explain. Thank you Mom for passing on your curiosity for our natural world, creativity, and unconditional love every single day, miss you, love you. 😘
That absolutely includes us dog moms too! ❤️
Swipe to see just a few of the beautiful Moms I've been blessed to capture with my camera over the years.