Before You Shoot Your First Rodeo, Know Exactly What You're Doing
Every Rodeo
Photographer
Started Somewhere.
Start Smarter.
The complete beginner's guide to rodeo photography. From getting into your first arena to knowing exactly where to stand, what to shoot, and how to do it right.
✔ Get into rodeos the right way ✔ Know where to stand and when to shoot
✔ Use settings that work in real rodeo conditions
90-Page PDF · Instant Download
Built By a Photographer Featured in | Sports Illustrated | Rodeo Life Magazine
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Before you ever raise your camera -------
Rodeo Is a Community.
Walk In the Right Way
and the Door Opens Wide.
Rodeo has its own culture and its own way of doing things. This guide shows you how to enter it professionally and respectfully.
Know How To Get In
Understand when you can show up, when you need permission, and who to contact.
Earn Respect
Learn the etiquette that protects you, the contestants, and your reputation.
Build Relationships
Start creating the connections that help turn one rodeo into future opportunities.
"1 week after getting the book, I got access to shoot rodeos for the Mid States Rodeo Association. Emma's suggestions really work."
- Eric R.
✦ INCLUDED IN THIS GUIDE
Done-For-You Email Templates — Make a Great First Impression Every Time
The guide includes two ready-to-use email templates: one for reaching out to a rodeo committee to introduce yourself and request permission to photograph, and a thoughtful follow-up for when life gets busy and they haven't responded yet.
Beginners Guide To Rodeo Photography
THEN COMES THE HARD PART -------
You Made It Into the Arena.
Now What?
You got permission. You showed up. Now you need to understand the action before it passes you by.
✔ Know what each event is and how it unfolds
✔ Know the safest, strongest place to stand
✔ Anticipate the peak action before it happens
✔ Adjust for changing arena light and fast motion
Most beginners spend their entire first season guessing. Wrong position, wrong settings, wrong moments. This guide shortcircuits that entire learning curve.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN --------
Everything From Getting In the Gate to Getting the Shot.
90 pages of clear, practical, beginner-focused guidance written by a professional rodeo photographer who learned everything the hard way, so you don't have to.
01
HOW TO GET INTO RODEOS
The right approach for local, affiliated, college, and sanctioned events.
02
ETIQUETTE THAT OPENS DOORS
How to work respectfully around contestants, contractors, volunteers, etc.
03
WHERE TO STAND. WHEN TO SHOOT
Event-by-event positioning diagrams and the peak moments to anticipate.
04
GEAR THAT WORKS
Canon, Nikon, and Sony recommendations and options across different budgets.
05
CAMERA SETTINGS THAT WORK
Real settings for arena lights, outdoor rodeos, and different times of day.
06
EDITING WORKFLOW
A simple process for creating strong images without losing your whole week.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ------
From Photographers
Who've Been Where You Are.
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★★★★★
"I've been shooting all levels of rodeo for about 12 years, so while I've been at it a while, I'm always interested in learning other rodeo photographers' processes and tricks. Your book contains an abundance of great information, and man do I wish it would have existed when I started. Your photography work is fantastic...I purchased right away and I'm glad I did."
- Wayne Hassinger - 3H Photography
★★★★★
“Awesome product! As a photographer for over 30 years... the ebook was very helpful with info. It helps with what to expect and who to reach out to... Just got my first reply back from UPRA here in Texas to possibly start working with them so excited!!”
Chad H
★★★★★
“Your ebook is amazing I wish I had found this book when I first started! It's packed full of great information from A-Z. It's a very small price to pay for what you can save alone in buying the wrong equipment in getting started... I got valuable information from the book... Its been a game changer! The reason I purchased the book is because I am forever learning and even after taking pictures for two years it's been well worth the money!”
Jerry A
YOUR GUIDE ------
I Learned This
The Hard Way.
You Don't Have To.
Hey, I'm Emma and four years ago I picked up a camera at my first rodeo with no idea what I was doing.
"Nobody had the time to help me. So I figured it out myself, through mistakes, missed shots, and a lot of stubbornness. This guide is everything I wish someone had handed me at the start."
Today I shoot rodeo professionally, published in Sports Illustrated and Rodeo Life Magazine, and work every level of rodeo across the Northwest.
IT'S YOUR TURN ------
Stop Watching From the Fence.
Start Shooting With Intention.
Beginners Guide to Rodeo Photography
COMPLETE DIGITAL PDF - INSTANT DOWNLOAD
90-page comprehensive beginners guide
How to get into rodeos - the right way
Done-for-you email templates (initial outreach + follow-up)
Arena positioning diagrams for every event
Camera settings that work in real rodeo conditions
Gear guide - Canon, Nikon, and Sony options across different budget levels
Arena safety & professional etiquette guide
Simple editing workflow
$37
ONE-TIME PAYMENT - INSTANT ACCESS - YOURS FOREVER
All prices are listed in USD
COMMON QUESTIONS ------
You Might Be Wondering...
DO I NEED PERMISSION TO PHOTOGRAPH A RODEO?
Yes. This is one of the most important things this guide covers. You should never just show up to a rodeo with a camera without permission. The guide walks you through exactly who to contact, what to say, and how to get a yes, and the included email templates make that first outreach simple and professional.
WHAT FORMAT IS THIS GUIDE AND HOW DO I ACCESS IT?
It's an 90-page digital PDF. You'll get instant access immediately after purchase and can read it on your phone, tablet, laptop, or print it out. No app or subscription required.
I'VE NEVER BEEN TO A RODEO BEFORE. IS THIS FOR ME?
Yes. The guide starts from absolute zero. It explains how each rodeo event works, the culture and community around it, and how to navigate the environment as a complete newcomer. You don't need any prior rodeo experience.
DO I NEED AN EXPENSIVE CAMERA?
No. The guide covers techniques and settings that work across different gear levels. The most important thing you need isn't expensive equipment, it's knowing how to use what you have in the right place at the right time.
HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM JUST WATCHING YOUTUBE?
Almost nothing on YouTube is made specifically for rodeo photography. The access process, the arena positioning, the community etiquette, the events themselves, it's a completely unique environment. This guide was written specifically for rodeo, by someone who has spent years shooting it professionally and learned the hard way what works and what doesn't.
IS THIS A MEMBERSHIP?
No. This is a one time payment with lifetime access. No membership or recurring fees!
There Is Someone
In Your Corner.
You don't have to figure this out alone. Every mistake I made, every door I had to push through, every lesson I learned the hard way, it's all in here, written down for you. Go get your first rodeo.
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