
Trappings of the American Cowboy.
The horses and gear of cowboys Out West
Are all put to use, for a purpose that's best
With saddles and ropes, and spurs
They'll gather the cattle in herds
Their equipment is strong, and always put to the test.
The gear they use.
By photographing cowboys and the gear that they use every day I offer a unique approach to capturing the essence of cowboy culture. By focusing on the everyday tools and equipment that cowboys use, I try to create a sense of authenticity and intimacy that is often missing in more traditional depictions of cowboys.
Capturing the intricacies of the gear that cowboys use, such as the stitching on a leather saddle or the patina on an old pair of spurs, gives my photographs a sense of depth and richness that is hard to achieve with more general images. This attention to detail also gives my photographs a sense of authenticity and intimacy, making them stand out from more general and clichéd images of cowboys.

Twists
Tapadero
Bridle Horse: Bruce Sandifer
Rough Reata
Grace
Mustang
Reata and Chinks
Howdy
Rope end
Bruce's Spur Collection
Hobbled
Long Chinks
Reata and Chinks (color)
Waiting
Buckle and Rope
Well worn
Dark Eye
Roping Day
Chaps and Taps
Looped
Toby, Kirkland, AZ
Jed
Arizona cowboy
Saddle Room
Dressy Roper
Dressed for the Skills
Jane
Chaps and Rope on a Fence
Logan
Come fly with me
The Vaquero Way
Saddle and Rope (sepia)
O RO
Reatas
Silver Tip
Jed
Cowboy Chaps