The second year for our Cowgirls with Cameras Cottonwood Ranch Photography Experience was filled with fabulous photographic opportunities and wonderful fellowship with an eager group of photographers.

The ranch pulled out all the stops to make the week a success. Huge thanks to McKenzie, Jason, Easton, Cavin and Kyle for the lovely hospitality and all your hard work. I know I for one gained a few from eating Joe’s delicious cookies and meals he prepared each day as well!

Kyle, McKenzie, Jason, Easton and Cavin 

The boys were so into the photographers this year! With the great rains the ranch had this year we even got to play in the water some….well McKenzie and the boys did, we stayed on dry land!

Of course, I can’t forget Tripp, one year older and oh what a ham!

Thanks to Charmi and Tyler for indulging us and our cameras this week.

Big appreciation to Mike, Marcus and Anton for coming over to join in the fun too! 

You know that horses and wranglers running is a definitely priority and our group got plenty of action practice this week!

Old Glory waves at the Cottonwood with Jason, I still get teary eyed every time I see this!

A personal favorite for me (and everyone else) is horses at liberty. Nothing prettier than a herd running across the beautiful landscape 

and we had so many fabulous opportunities to catch the cavvy (ranch horse herd) in action!

It’s not just the sight of these horses running, it’s the sound…thundering hooves. I’ve got goosebumps!

The Cavvy in that tall grass in golden light, I just can’t get enough!

You asked for dust?!?! We’ve got lots of backlit dust for those ethereal shots we all love!

I have a huge appreciation for the ranch horse AND the pack string, which most of the time includes mules. Always a pleasure to photograph these guys at work, Little John (above left) was my favorite….yes, he’s a spotted mule! That’s Agee, McKenzie’s Dad bottom left, driver and support team extraordinaire! The ranch hosts full service guided hunts and McKenzie, along with her partner Jessica, does Game Retrieval. Their business name is Two Gals A Packin’. 

Don’t forget the cows, COTTONWOOD IS a working cattle ranch too! 

So blessed to have such an amazing group of photographers (now my friends) join us again this year, thanks to all for helping to make 2023 another huge success!

Our group was in for a huge treat not only with the photography we had planned but it was a jam-packed week

full of learning everything from the technical side to the creative, business to mindset and more! From field work to classroom, we covered it all!

We even include mentorships before and after the event with each of us!

One of the things I love most from our events is the lifelong friendships that are formed between participants and leaders.

Cara, Kim, and I are so thankful to each of you and hope to see you at another Cowgirls with Cameras workshop or retreat soon!

Early mornings are worth it when you can get a scene like this in your viewfinders. Our last morning at the Cottonwood did not disappoint!

Until next year my friends, hope YOU will join us for another Cottonwood Ranch Photography Experience in 2024!

HEAD OVER TO THE COWGIRLS WITH CAMERAS EVENT PAGE FOR MORE INFO!

Hope you have a beautiful day!