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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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- 1 weeks ago36 min
Stop Competing and Start Connecting With Other Photographers
Photography can feel competitive. Someone books the client you wanted, gets the opportunity you hoped for, creates an image that makes you wonder why you didn’t think of it first, or seems to be moving faster than you are. Those feelings are normal. What matters is what you do with them.In this episode of Cowgirls with Cameras, we’re talking about how photographers can move from competition toward collaboration without pretending competition doesn’t exist. We talk honestly about comparison, jealousy, sharing knowledge, referrals, giving credit, encouraging beginners, celebrating other photographers’ wins, and supporting people both online and in real life.We also dig into why face-to-face photography communities can be so powerful. Getting into the same room, shooting alongside one another, solving problems together, sharing long truck rides, and actually getting to know the people behind those social media feeds can make comparison a whole lot quieter.You don’t have to give away every minute of your time or ignore healthy business boundaries to support other photographers. Sometimes it starts with something much simpler: leave the comment, share the work, make the referral, answer the question, move over at the table, and invite someone into the conversation.
- 3 weeks ago36 min
The Horse Photographer’s Invitation to Stop Lurking and Start Joining
This episode is for the horse photographers who have been listening, following, saving ideas, watching from the sidelines, and thinking, “I should probably check out that Cowgirls with Cameras community.”We’re talking about what makes this community different from social media, how to get more involved once you’re inside, and why joining the conversation can make such a difference in your growth as a photographer.We also talk to the photographers who have been eyeing our in-person events but haven’t quite taken the leap yet. Whether you’re worried about skill level, gear, travel, money, or walking into a group of strangers, we get it. This episode is your friendly nudge to come out from behind the screen and join us.
- Jun 23, 202638 min
Editing Western Photography Without Losing the Soul of the Ranch
Editing can make a Western image feel true and alive, or strip away the very things that made it work.In this episode of Cowgirls with Cameras, we’re talking about editing styles that bring out the soul of the ranch. We discuss how place, light, weather, season, and landscape should guide your edit, why one preset does not fit every ranch, and how to avoid retouching away the real-life details that tell the story.We also dig into timeless versus trendy editing, because trends can be fun, but images made for walls, albums, ranch brands, magazines, and family archives need to hold up for years. The best edits support the story without stealing the show.
- Jun 9, 202630 min
What Makes an Image Feel Western and HAPPY 100 EPISODES!
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!
- May 26, 202630 min
The Power of Environment for Photographers
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.
- May 5, 202622 min
The Truth About Comparison, Confidence, and Feeling Behind
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.
- Apr 21, 202630 min
Photo Assignments That Get You Out of Your Comfort Zone as an Equine Photographer
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.
- Apr 7, 202638 min
Why Your Horse Photos Are Blurry
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
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