Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival
The 2025 Winter Carnival in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is a spectacular celebration of winter sports, community spirit, and Western heritage. This annual event, held in mid-February, brings together cowboys and cowgirls showcasing their skills alongside thrilling demonstrations in skijoring—a breathtaking sport that merges skiing with horseback riding. The carnival features jaw-dropping ski jumping performances that send athletes soaring through the crisp mountain air, thrilling audiences with their incredible feats of bravery and skill.
As the streets and slopes come alive, this festival highlights the unique bond between horses and their riders, celebrating the rugged outdoor lifestyle of the Yampa Valley. The images tell a story of resilience and traditions shared amongst participants and spectators alike.
Ski Photography Tips, Tricks and Lessons Learned
Recently I had the idea to shoot some photos of one of my favorite non-photography-hobbies: Skiing. Let me say, I learned a lot from my first attempt at action sports imagery. In this blog I share some of my lessons learned and challenges faced from my first endeavor into this different genre of photography.