Kirstie Jones and Ruf N Tuf Coctail "Mojo" were the cover models for the 2025 Summer issue of Western Life Today Magazine.

Sami Glaesemann and her little family, photographed in Quincy, WA. I've known Sami since she was born, so it was really cool to get to capture these sweet memories for her! I'm going to let her tell you more about her, since she wrote such a nice bio for me! "My name is Samantha Glaesemann I’m 21 years old and I’ve been riding since I could remember. There’s a picture somewhere of me on a horse, I believe I was a year old possibly younger....

Maddie Brewer & How Bout It (Annie), photographed at Double E Ranch in McMinnville, OR. Maddie and Annie ride under the guidance of Chelsea Carlson at Red's Show Horses. Maddie has been riding for almost seven years. She started showing paints from 13-16 years old, then was lucky enough to join Chelsea’s team shortly after. She came to Chelsea horseless, but it ended up working out perfectly. She started riding with Chelsea with the intention of gaining more ride time and b

Soli Woodward, Ryann Brighton, and Katy Coker, modeling for Kroop's Sunglasses. Kroop's designs premium equestrian sunglasses and goggles built for performance, comfort, and durability.

Chelsea Carlson of Red's Show Horses, photographed for Toklat Originals. Captured at Double E Ranch in McMinnville, OR. Toklat is based out of Wilsonville, OR, and is a manufacturer of the highest quality of equestrian products for riders across all disciplines. They carry brands such as Canpressco, Leovet, and Myler.

Brooke Birchard and her sweet three year old gelding, Baloo (VS Bro Code), photographed at Double E Ranch in McMinnville, OR. Baloo is in training with the best in the northwest, Chelsea Carlson. I photographed him as a baby in 2022 and it was so cool to see him all grown up! Baloo has big shoes to fill, as Brooke retires his mom, Kate, and plans to show Baloo within the next couple of years. I'm so excited to watch them progress together!

Makeila Eserjose & her crew- Lloyd: KM This Rounds On Me, Cody: Makin Slow Moves, Willow: Lopin Fancy Like, and Glen: KT Hit The Jackpot, photographed in Yelm, WA. Makeila rides under the guidance of Ty Elrod with Elrod Training Stables. Mak has been riding horses her entire life and has dipped her toes into many disciplines such as rodeo, vaulting, and driving thanks to the endless support of her parents and her trainers, Ty and Megan. For almost ten years now, she’s been

Katie Taylor & Smith (Way To Go Red), photographed at Double E Ranch in McMinnville, OR. Katie and Smith ride under the guidance of Chelsea Carlson with Red’s Show Horses. Smith is a home bred baby from Chelsea’s mare, Fancy (The Only Way I Know) so I got to photograph him as a weanling, yearling, and now as a 3 year old. This was my first time having Katie in front of my camera though, and we sure had a great time! Usually I write these blog posts in my own words but hones

Julie Jansen and Stitch (ExtremelySensational), photographed at Double E Ranch in McMinnville, OR. Julie and Stitch ride under the guidance of Chelsea Carlson with Red’s Show Horses. Julie has been showing since she was eight. She took some time off from showing while she went to law school and had her son, but she’s always owned horses...

Brooke Birchard and her sweet mare, Kate (The Gurl Next Door) photographed at Adelman Peony Gardens in Salem, OR. Brooke wanted something really special for Kate's retirement photos; she had flowers in mind and luckily, June is the perfect time for peonies in Oregon! I found Adelman Peony Gardens on Instagram, and they were so excited to have their first horse on the farm for photos! Kate was a perfect angel, and we had a beautiful evening together, capturing sweet moments. W

Ryann Brighton and her two reiner boys, Taz (Face The Sport) and Mackey (Voodoo Sport Star), photographed at McKinzie Quarter Horses in East Wenatchee, WA. Ryann and her family bred and raised both Taz and Mackey’s dams. They showed both mares and then started breeding them. Ryann has an extra special connection to Taz since she's done most of the work training him! He's only 3 and is so talented; he has one of the coolest turn arounds...

After sixteen photo shoots with my supermodel friend, Soli Woodward, I figured it was time to have her help me share some posing tips! Soli has modeled professionally since she was 16 years old and was signed with SMG Models in Seattle for several years before switching career paths. She was a rider in the 2024 Wonderwest by Boot Barn Fashion Show, she modeled for Pokemon, and was just in a short film called ‘Cathexis,’ filmed by Charlie Voorhis. She’s been published in sever