TRAPPINGS OF THE AMERICAN COWBOY

By photographing cowboys and the gear that they use every day I offer a unique approach to capturing the essence of cowboy culture. By focusing on the everyday tools and equipment that cowboys use, I try to create a sense of authenticity and intimacy that is often missing in more traditional depictions of cowboys.

Capturing the intricacies of the gear that cowboys use, such as the stitching on a leather saddle or the patina on an old pair of spurs, gives my photographs a sense of depth and richness that is hard to achieve with more general images. This attention to detail also gives my photographs a sense of authenticity and intimacy, making them stand out from more general and clichéd images of cowboys.