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by Kimberly Beer, Cara Taylor Swift and Phyllis Burchett
If the sound of hoofbeats and shutters snapping gets your heart pumping and adrenaline flowing, you're in the perfect place to feed your passion for western photography with the Cowgirls with Cameras.
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In this 100th episode of Cowgirls with Cameras, we’re talking about what makes a photo feel Western beyond the obvious hats, horses, and big pretty skies. Western imagery is built through the details: worn leather, dust, weathered wood, sweat marks, denim, rope, cowgirl braids, open space, hard honest work, and a strong sense of place. It’s about texture that tells the truth, space that gives the image a little room to breathe, and storytelling that makes the viewer wonder what happened before the frame and what comes next. The most powerful Western photographs are not overly polished or staged to perfection. They feel real. They show the relationship between people, animals, land, tradition, and daily life. When texture, space, and story come together, a Western photograph becomes more than a beautiful image. It becomes a visual record of a way of life.We also want to send out big THANK YOUS to our sponsors for supporting our most recent Montana photography event held at the Circle Bar Guest Ranch. Guild Canvas Company and Greater Than Gatsby have been amazing to work with and support photographers in so many ways. Go check them out!
Your environment shapes more than your schedule. It shapes how you see yourself, what you believe is possible, and whether you feel valued or invisible. In this episode, we talk about the quiet power of the rooms we spend time in, from childhood influences to work experiences to creative communities. We dig into why some spaces help us grow while others make us question ourselves, and how to stop asking, “What’s wrong with me?” and start asking, “Is this the right room for me?” Because your value didn’t change. The room did.
In this episode of the Cowgirls with Cameras podcast, we’re talking about comparison, confidence, and that heavy little feeling that everyone else is somehow ahead of you. From inner critics and old stories that may not even belong to you, to the curated illusion of social media, to what you can actually do when comparison shows up, this conversation is a reminder for photographers and creatives to stop measuring their real life against someone else’s highlight reel. Confidence isn’t built by chasing the appearance of success. It grows when you recognize the noise, put down what isn’t yours to carry, and take the next honest step in your own work.
In this episode of the Cowgirls with Cameras podcast, we’re talking about simple photo assignments that can push photographers out of their comfort zone and help them build new skills. From trying subjects that confirm what you do not want to photograph to taking on assignments that test your patience, adaptability, timing, and problem-solving, this conversation looks at how personal projects and unexpected jobs can shape your style and strengthen your confidence behind the camera. Whether you photograph horses, people, wildlife, or commercial work, this episode will encourage you to experiment, pay attention to what fits, and use photo assignments as a way to grow your photography skills and refine your creative direction.
If your horse photos are blurry, this episode of the Cowgirls with Cameras podcast breaks down the most common reasons equine images lose sharpness and how to fix them. Kim, Phyllis, and Cara cover the camera settings, autofocus choices, lens considerations, and practical troubleshooting tips that help horse photographers create sharper horse and rider photos in a variety of situations, from action shots to indoor arenas. You’ll hear how shutter speed, ISO, aperture, focus modes, focal points, stabilization, cropping, lens quality, and camera technique all work together so you can make better decisions in the moment and come home with clearer, stronger equine photography.Thank you to Guild Canvas for all of their support. Learn more about this luxury line of museum quality, handmade canvas for portrait photographers and how you can work with Guild Canvas here: Guild Canvas CompanyJoin Cowgirls with Cameras online in a private community for equine photographers at https://cowgirlswithcameras.community
In this episode of the Cowgirls with Cameras podcast, we talk about practical ways photographers can level up once they already know the basics. From using self-assignments to build a stronger portfolio and create future revenue opportunities, to choosing photography workshops, classes, and retreats that sharpen your skills, to using mentorship as a goal-oriented shortcut for faster growth, this episode is packed with smart next steps for photographers ready to improve their work and business. If you want to grow your photography skills, attract better clients, and make more focused progress in your photography business, this conversation will give you plenty to think about.
Starting photography can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time. In this episode, Kim, Phyllis, and Cara share practical ways beginners can grow their skills faster without trying to learn everything at once. They talk about choosing a subject to focus on, learning the behavior and rhythm of what you photograph, and finding a supportive community that can offer feedback, ideas, and real solutions when you get stuck. They also introduce the Equine Photography for Beginners course available inside the Cowgirls with Cameras Community (cowgirlswithcameras.community), designed to help new photographers focus on what actually matters in the beginning, cut through the noise, and concentrate their time on the skills and knowledge that will move them forward fastest.
Branding doesn’t have to feel like putting on a costume. In this episode of Cowgirls with Cameras, we talk about how to build a brand that feels natural instead of forced and why the most magnetic marketing is often the simplest: showing up as a real human with clear values.Kim breaks down the marketing language you actually need (brand, niche, target market, income streams) so you can make smarter choices without getting trapped by “expert” rules.Cara dives into the idea that you are the brand and why people are choosing humans over perfectly polished businesses. We talk about what it means to be personal without oversharing, how boundaries create trust, and why being “not for everyone” is a feature, not a failure.Phyllis brings the power of diversification, how a brand can expand without losing identity, and why multiple income streams can create creative and financial stability.Also: a little Groundhog Day chaos and some very honest talk about rebranding, AI, and staying recognizable in a noisy world.➡️ Learn about upcoming events + workshops: CowgirlsWithCameras.com➡️ Join the private community: CowgirlsWithCameras.community➡️ Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @CowgirlsWithCameras
If the sound of hoofbeats and shutters snapping gets your heart pumping and adrenaline flowing, you're in the perfect place to feed your passion for western photography with the Cowgirls with Cameras.
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