3H Rodeo & Equestrian News

I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to once again cover every aspect of the Daddy of 'em All for the 68,000 followers & readers of Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine. Kati & Levi at the magazine continue to be so supportive and gracious, and I can't thank my friends, family & all the volunteers at my hometown rodeo Cheyenne Frontier Days™ enough for everything.

To say this year has been tough would be an understatement, but you gotta cowboy up especially when shit gets tough.

The images of the rodeo action and a number of other events associated with this great western celebration can be found in the 2025 Cheyenne Frontier Days galleries right here on the 3H Rodeo website. I will also be sharing some of my articles here on the website as well - I'm really looking forward to adding those this year!

I'd love it if you follow along here as well as on the brand new 3H Photography-Images From Nature Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/3HPhotographyImagesFromNature), on the 3H Rodeo Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091835653165), and on the 3H Photography Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/3hphotography/). You can also follow along on the Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine social media pages & website.

I am excited to share that my 11th Annual Images From Nature Show & Sale is now scheduled for December 11th from 5pm - 9pm at the Gallery Room at The Metropolitan Downtown. I am also pleased to announce that this year I will be holding my show as a duo event sharing the event with crazy talented painter, Melinda Cummings.

The Metropolitan Downtown is Cheyenne's premier dining establishment offering tantalizing dishes and delicious beverages, and the Gallery Room at offers an intimate setting to showcase my limited edition fine art photography next to Melinda's oil and acrylic masterpiece paintings.

I invite you to join Melinda and me for an evening perusing our different medias of nature artwork while enjoying a glass (or two) of complimentary wine.

We look forward to seeing you on the 11th of December at the Met.

I'm excited to be shooting the Yuma County Pro Rodeo in Yuma, Colorado on August 4th & 5th. PRCA pro rodeo produced by Smith Pro Rodeos will be two exciting performances that start at 7:30 pm each evening. I will be capturing all of the action and sharing it here in the Yuma County Pro Rodeo gallery.

If you can't make it to Yuma, make sure to check back here for event images. Contestants & families you can visit me at my camper to view your pictures and purchase digital downloads or prints.

Let's Rodeo!

Extremely excited to be covering every aspect of Cheyenne Frontier Days for Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine. Sharing the newest article submitted to the magazine right here, and pictures of this year's celebration can be found at 3HRodeo.com as well as on Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine's social media channels, website, and print publications.

A cacophony of aromas fill the hot, thin air found at 6063 feet above sea level. From the damp dirt of the arena floor and the faint smell of hay to the wafting smell of warming corndogs and funnel cakes – it’s the first rodeo on the first Saturday of the Daddy of ‘em All. Cheyenne Frontier Days,™ the world’s largest outdoor rodeo & western celebration that happens annually during the last full week in July, offers10 days of far more for visitors than just pro rodeo action. Pull on your boots, grab your hat and saddle-up for some heart-pounding fun – CFD style.

Just a bit of history before we get started. Cheyenne held the first Frontier Days in 1897 which was a one-day cowboy roundup. Since its inception, Cheyenne Frontier Days™ has continued to grow and evolve into a complete western celebration. The 2024 edition of the Daddy of ‘em All will be the 128th, and you don’t want to miss one second of it.

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ officially kicks off with the first musical entertainment offering from Frontier Nights® on the first Friday of the celebration. It is true that when the sun goes down at CFD, the stars come out with some of the biggest music acts gracing the CFD stage. From Garth Brooks & Blake Shelton to Nelly & Post Malone, Frontier Nights® brings the heat and never disappoints.

Much of the CFD celebration happens at Frontier Park, an expansive complex made specifically for the Daddy of ‘em All. However, two long-lived events happen in historic downtown Cheyenne where the feel of the Old West is still alive. The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ parade is the largest horse-drawn parade in the country featuring floats, marching bands, riders in period dress, and classic cars. Equally as impressive as the parades are the Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfasts. Get up early and make your way downtown to take your place in the meandering line that ultimately leads to pancakes, ham, and coffee served at the historic Cheyenne depot. Downtown boasts a great deal of history and local shops that you’ll want to be sure to take in before heading back to “the park” for more official CFD action.

Back at Frontier Park, you have a number of options for shopping and entertainment prior to heading to the rodeo. Follow the identifiable songscapes of the Native American Pow Wow to what is known as the Indian Village which offers a historic view into Native American culture.

Now it’s rodeo time! Time to take in the centerpiece of the Daddy of ‘em All! One of the crown jewels of Pro Rodeo – just ask any rodeo cowboy or cowgirl and they will tell you that Cheyenne is always on the list of can’t miss rodeos. Winning Cheyenne, steeped in history as well as a big payday, is a pinnacle win for cowboys & cowgirls alike. As you make your way to the main gate, you hear to bustle of preparation just a few feet away on the other side of the fence. As you take your seat you can feel the energy buzz through one of pro rodeo’s largest arenas, and patriotism captures your senses as the national anthem booms through the speakers and the daily prayer is offered. Settle back and take it all in, that is if you can stay off the edge of your seat! As the broncs start bucking, you’ll be grabbed by not only the excitement of the event, but also by the speed at which everything happens. The CFD rodeo is known for many things, paramount among them is the efficiency by which it is run, which is even more impressive considering the size of the arena and the number of contestants. As the performance transitions from roughstock events to timed events and then back to roughstock, you’ll barely have the chance to catch your breath. Pages could be written describing the exciting action of each event, but suffice it to say that whether you’re a grizzled rodeo aficionado or a first timer, you will not be disappointed. As you exit the grandstands talking about the spectacle you just witnessed, you pour into the carnival midway where the fun continues.

Your day ends where the Daddy officially begins – with Frontier Nights®! Depending on the night you will either be in for a high energy concert from the biggest names in musical entertainment or on several evenings you will experience the excitement of the Professional Bull Riders Tour. By the time the curtain drops on your action-packed day at CFD, you will be exhausted from cheering, clapping, singing and dancing.

Whether you’re a Wyoming native or a tourist from around the globe you won’t be disappointed with your decision to spend a day or a week immersed in the western celebration known as Cheyenne Frontier Days.™ As they say in the rodeo game, the last full week in July is the time for you to Cowboy Up and come to CFD to Getcha Some!

Excited to be capturing the 2024 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo & Western Celebration

I am excited to again be on assignment for Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine capturing all the action at the 128th Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo & western celebration. Almost unbelievably, this is my 14th year capturing the World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo through the lens, and this will be my fourth year capturing the entire western celebration for Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine. I will again be capturing, not only through my lens, but also in my words, the full CFD experience from the rodeos & Professional Bull Riders to the parades & pancake breakfasts and everything in-between. It is very cool to again have the opportunity to put two of my passions – photography & writing - together in one project. I continue to be grateful for every opportunity that comes my way, and I absolutely love the idea of both capturing memories for athletes and their families as well as telling stories through my pictures and prose. A special Thanks to Kati & Levi at Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine for the opportunity, trust, and creative freedom.

Please check out all of the sample images in the 2024 Cheyenne Frontier Days galleries here at www.3HRodeo.com. You can also see many of the images on the 3H Photography & 3H Rodeo social media channels. Don't hesitate to reach out to me either through social media, the Contact page here on the website, or at 3HRodeo@gmail.com.

Thanks so much for riding along and sharing your thoughts.

Let's Rodeo!

After much confusion and debate over the years, I have decided to retire the "Look Fee" concept. While using the "Look Fee" over the last 6 years it has proven to be a validated process, but due to the confusion surrounding it, I have decided to share galleries of images straight out of the camera. Once a customer places an order, the picture selection(s) will be processed, cropped, etc. into a finished product. I am extremely particular, so you will always receive high quality photos from 3H Rodeo.

I think this change will be welcomed by all, and I hope that everyone that was not a fan of the "Look Fee" process will give 3H Photography/3H Rodeo another shot at providing you with captivating images of you living your passion and chasing your dreams.

Living my passion and chasing my dream is capturing you living your passion, and I hope you will reach out with any questions or concerns. I pride myself on being a creative artist as well as a photographer, and I enjoy designing creative collections of your images to make special keepsakes for you and your family.

I'm really excited to have the opportunity to cover and capture Laramie Jubilee Days this year for Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine. Laramie Jubilee Days boasts three PRCA rodeos as well as the Mr. TXtreme Bull Riding, the LJD Junior Bull Riding, the Jubilee Days parade, and the Jubilee Days Street Dance in downtown Laramie, Wyoming. I will be capturing all of the action through the lens, and I've also been given the opportunity to write about the celebration for the magazine.

Check out the Laramie Jubilee Days gallery that will have galleries for each event I capture. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Time to Let 'er Buck in Old Laramie!

As always, thanks for following along!

I am excited to be "shooting" the Saturday edition of the Summit Pro Rodeo/University of Wyoming Rodeo Team Roughstock Camp being held at the Hansen Arena in Laramie, Wyoming. The action starts at 10am on Saturday, February 24th, and although I will only be capturing the action on Saturday, the camp runs through Sunday, February 25th.

I will be offering the cowboys a reduced rate on prints & digital downloads, and I will share the pricing sheet in the gallery and on my social media channels.

I was fortunate to capture the action at the New Year's Eve Extreme Rodeo Challenge last night at the Blue Event Center in Loveland, Colorado. HUGE shout out to Tanner & Ron at Pederson Toyota as well as to the great staff at the Blue Event Center. Check out the Extreme Rodeo Challenge gallery for a lot of sample images from the event. Although I did not shoot the bullfighting and I missed a few rides, please know that the images shared in the gallery are just samples and not every image from each ride.

It was a great event sponsored by Pederson Toyota, and the highlight for me was Cheyenne bull rider Brenson Bartlett winning the bull riding. I've been photographing Brenson on the back of steers and then bulls for years, and it is so great to see him excelling in the arena.

If you're interested in images, please reach out and I'll get you taken care of. The challenge for me related to the extreme challenge rodeo is time to get images shared, but I'm doing my best.

Peace -

I am pleased to announce my 10th Annual “Images From Nature Show & Sale,” and I would like to invite all of you to stop by and do a little Christmas shopping for your friends & family.

The 2023 10th Annual 3H Photography "Images From Nature Show & Sale" is scheduled for Friday, November 17th and Saturday, November 18th. I’m excited to share some new limited editions as well as the 2024 wall calendars and some new stone coasters. I will also have my entire limited-edition collection in all size offerings and on all mediums. We have again decided to hold this year's show & sale as part of Art Walk in the Wine Country at The Office Bar & Grill. It is a beautiful setting for this art show, and there will be a number of local artists & artisans selling their work. The show hours Friday evening will be 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, and the show hours Saturday will be 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. There will be live music and a cash bar.

This will be a two-day event discovering my scenic and wildlife fine art photography while enjoying the company of other art enthusiasts. Along with my limited-edition collection, I will also have some of my framed & matted rodeo work as well as fine art photography gifts including 2024 wildlife, scenic and Cheyenne Frontier Days wall calendars, a large assortment of stone coasters, note cards, coffee table books and mouse pads.

I hope to see you there! I’ll get you a drink and send you home with some fine art photography!

I am excited to again be on assignment for Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine capturing all of the action at the 127th Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo & western celebration. Almost unbelievably, this is my 13th year capturing the World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo through the lens, and this will be my third year capturing the entire western celebration for Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine. I will again be capturing, not only through my lens but also in my words, the full CFD experience from the rodeos & Professional Bull Riders to the parades & pancake breakfasts and everything in-between. It is very cool to again have the opportunity to put two of my passions – photography & writing - together in one project. I continue to be grateful for every opportunity that comes my way, and I absolutely love the idea of both capturing memories for athletes and their families as well as telling stories through my pictures and prose. A special Thanks to Kati & Levi at Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine for the opportunity, trust, and creative freedom.

Please check out all of the sample images in the 2023 Cheyenne Frontier Days galleries at www.3HRodeo.com (my rodeo & eventing website where everything is western all the time). You can also see many of the images on the 3H Photography & 3H Rodeo social media channels. Don't hesitate to reach out to me either through social media, the Contact page on the website, or at 3HRodeo@gmail.com if you'd like to see/order your pictures from this year's celebration.

Let's Rodeo!

I am very excited to return for my 5th year as the official photographer for The Event at Archer! This year's Spring Event at Archer will be June 2-4 at the Archer complex just east of Cheyenne. There are 3 phases to the event starting with Dressage on Friday (in both arenas), followed by the Cross-Country phase on Saturday (a few miles west of the arenas), and wrapping up with the Stadium Jump phase on Sunday (back in the arena). Awards presentations occur on Sunday after each division has competed. Eventing is an exciting sport matching highly skilled & trained horse and rider in different phases of horsemanship.

Much has changed in 5 short years, and although there have been a number of bumps along the way, it is an honor to capture the exciting sport of eventing for Allison and her gang of volunteers at the Event at Archer. The Event at Archer is now comprised of two complete events - The Spring Event at Archer and The Fall Event at Archer. Well done, Allison, well done! One of the biggest challenges is always the weather. As with any outdoor sporting event in Wyoming, the weather has consistently provided challenges - especially from a photographic perspective. We've had sunshine, rain, sleet, hail, always some wind, and one event even had so much forest fire smoke that one day had to be cancelled. The reality is while one end of the arena will have sunshine, the other end can be shaded or cloudy which means camera settings must be adjusted during the run - a skill I've had to perfect during rodeos and eventing. On the other end of the spectrum are the numerous positives which include the relationships that I've built (mainly through email as there are few opportunities to chat during the event) and the opportunity to capture people living their passion in a new to me sporting event just to name a few.

You can check out images from this spring's event in the 2023 Spring Event at Archer gallery on the galleries page.

Please consider coming out to Archer and checking out the excitement of Eventing - right here in Cheyenne! I'll see you out there!

I am pleased to announce my 9th Annual Images From Nature Show & Sale, and I would like to invite all of you to stop by and do a little Christmas shopping for someone special or maybe for yourself.

The 2022 9th Annual 3H Photography "Images From Nature Show & Sale" is scheduled for Friday, November 11th and Saturday, November 12th. I will be unveiling several new limited editions while sharing my entire limited-edition collection. We have again decided to hold this year's show & sale as part of Art Walk in the Wine Country at The Office Bar & Grill. It is a beautiful setting for this artist event, and there will be a number of local artists & artisans selling their work. The hours Friday evening will be 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, and the hours Saturday will be 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. There will be live music and a cash bar.

This will be a two-day event discovering my scenic and wildlife fine art photography while enjoying the company of other art enthusiasts. Along with my limited-edition collection, I will also have some of my framed & matted rodeo work as well as fine art photography gifts including 2023 wildlife and scenic wall calendars, a large assortment of stone coasters, note cards, coffee table books and mouse pads.

I hope to see you there! I’ll get you a drink and send you home with some fine art photography!

The 2023 3H Photography wall calendars are here! This is a special year for the calendars as this is the 10 year anniversary for 3H Photography, so both the scenic and wildlife calendars are the Best of 3H Photography. Both calendars will boast some of the best images I've captured out in nature, and I'm really excited to share them with you.

The 2023 Best of 3H Photography calendars are a little larger (9" x 12") with the same high quality cardstock paper and spiral binding. Each calendar will be signed & numbered, and as in years past, you are always encouraged to frame up the pics at years end as they are high quality prints.

You can order yours today by visiting the 3H Store page where they are listed with other fine art photography gifts. I'm going to share several images from each calendar below.

Thanks as always for your support of my passion! – Wayne

I am excited to be covering this year's 126th Cheyenne Frontier Days for Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine. Almost unbelievably, this is my 12th year capturing the World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo through the lens, and this will be my second year in row capturing the entire western celebration for Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine. I will again be capturing, not only through my lens but also in my words, the full CFD experience from the rodeos & Professional Bull Riders to the parades & pancake breakfasts and everything in between. It is very cool to again have the opportunity to put two of my passions – photography & writing - together in one project. I continue to be grateful for every opportunity that comes my way, and I absolutely love the idea of both capturing memories for athletes and their families as well as telling stories through my pictures and prose. A special Thanks to Kati & Levi at Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine for the opportunity, trust, and creative freedom.

Please check out all of the sample images in the 2022 Cheyenne Frontier Days galleries. Reach out to me either through the Contact page or at 3HRodeo@gmail.com if you'd like to see/order your pictures from this year's celebration.

Well, the February Flying B Invitational Series event didn’t disappoint, and we’re now moving towards the Flying B Series Finals on March 19th. Riata Ranch is a great facility here in Cheyenne, and although it was a little cold even in the arena, it was a great day of bull riding.

The Flying B Finals action kicks off at noon on March 19th at the Hansen Arena in Laramie, Wyoming. There will be two long rounds and then the short round, so there will be a lot of youth bull riding action happening in the Gem City. The top 5 in the standings after the long rounds will make it to the short round. Buckles and prizes will be awarded after the event, and the Youth Bull Riding (YBR) world finals team that the Flying B will take to Abilene in August will be announced.

Kelly & Brannon with the Flying B do it right, and the Flying B Invitational has become one of the prime events for youth bull riders. From calf riding all the way up to senior bull riding, the Flying B events span the spectrum of youth bull riding.

Come on out to the Hansen Arena in Laramie on Saturday, March 19th and see the future of bull riding in action. The Hansen Arena can be found at 306 WY-230 in Laramie, Wyoming.

Contestants & Family: I will be sharing the picture pricing sheet here as well as on the 3H Rodeo website (3HRodeo.com) and on our social media channels. I have several pre-order specials that have been shared on our social media channels, and I will post those specials on the 3H Rodeo website. Additionally, every person that orders pictures will be entered into the drawing for a free picture package. Sample images from each ride will be shared on the 3HRodeo website in the 2022 Flying B Invitational Finals March Event Gallery.

Best of luck cowboys & cowgirls – See you out there!

I am happy to finally be getting back in the arena and behind the lens, and it’s always a treat to get to shoot the Flying B events. Unfortunately I missed the show in Sheridan on January 1st, but I’m primed to capture both rounds of action on February 12th at the Riata Ranch Events Center here in Cheyenne. I will also be shooting the Flying B Invitational two round event on March 12th to close out their winter series, and that event will also be at Riata Ranch.

Kelly & Brannon with the Flying B do it right, and the Flying B Invitational has become one of the prime events for youth bull riders. From calf riding all the way up to senior bull riding, the Flying B events span the spectrum of youth bull riding. The action on February 12th gets underway at 11:00 am with the second round getting underway after a brief intermission. Come on out this coming Saturday and see the future of bull riding in action. Riata Ranch can be found at 822 Arena Lane – just east of Cheyenne.

Contestants & Family: I will be sharing the picture pricing sheet here as well as on the 3H Rodeo website (3HRodeo.com) and on our social media channels. I have several pre-order specials that have been shared on our social media channels, and I will post those specials on the 3H Rodeo website. Additionally, every person that orders pictures will be entered into the drawing for a free picture package. Sample images from each ride will be shared on the 3HRodeo website in the 2022 February Flying B Invitational Gallery.

Best of luck cowboys – See you out there!

I am once again excited to be the official photographer for The Event at Archer. The Event at Archer is a three phase equestrian event held at the Archer Complex in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The event has grown so much that there are now two events each year, with the events this year being held in June and August. The August Event at Archer is being held Friday, August 20th through Sunday, August 22nd. **ALL images and information can be found on the Gallery page in the 2021 August Event at Archer gallery.**

The Event at Archer is an incredible exhibition of strength, skill, and athletic ability of both horse and rider. It really is something to see and it is an event that I look forward to shooting each summer. The August event is a 3 day event with the Dressage phase happening on Friday, the Cross-Country phases being completed on Saturday, and Stadium Jumping being completed on Sunday.

Riders will be able to see their sample images in the 2021 August Event at Archer gallery on the Galleries page. Look fees and picture orders can be completed right there, or riders can contact me either through the Contact page or at 3HRodeo@gmail.com.

Come out to the Archer Complex outside Cheyenne and check-out the excitement known as Eventing!

Good Luck to all the riders!

I am extremely excited to share that I will be covering this year's 125th Cheyenne Frontier Days for "Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine." From the rodeo to the night shows and everything in between - documenting the full CFD experience.

This is so cool because it's a photojournalism and journalism assignment which will allow me to put my photography and writing passions together. I will also still be shooting every CFD rodeo performance for the great folks at the Flying B Invitational as their official photographer, so kind of a "two birds/one stone" thing each day.

Please follow along here by checking out the 2021 CFD Gallery and the Flying B Invitational Gallery on the Gallery page.

Special Thanks to Kati & Levi at Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine.

Let's Rodeo!

I am excited to again be the official photographer for The Event at Archer. The Event at Archer is an equestrian event held at the Archer Complex in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The event has grown so much that there are actually two events each year, with the events this year being held in June and August. The June Event at Archer is being held Saturday, June 5th and Sunday, June 6th. **ALL images and information can be found on the Gallery page in the 2021 June Event at Archer gallery.**

The Event at Archer is an incredible exhibition of strength, skill, and athletic ability of both horse and rider. It really is something to see and it is an event that I look forward to shooting each summer. The June Event is a two day event with both Dressage and Cross-Country phases being completed on Saturday and Stadium Jumping being completed on Sunday.

Riders will be able to see their sample images in the 2021 June Event at Archer gallery on the Galleries page. Look fees and picture orders can be completed right there, or riders can contact me either through the Contact page or at 3HRodeo@gmail.com.

Come out to the Archer Complex outside Cheyenne and check-out the excitement known as Eventing!

Good Luck to all the riders!