I’m Joy — a western lifestyle and rodeo photographer drawn to the real parts of this life. The dust, the work, the connection, and the small moments that make this life what it is. ​

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In 2019, I started taking photography more seriously and realized how much I loved the connections it brought — meeting people, hearing their stories, and creating images they’d hold onto for years. I’ve always been drawn to the real moments and the western way of life: families on their ranches, the bond between a rider and their heart horse, the quiet moments between couples.​

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​I grew up going to rodeos and always knew I wanted to be part of that world — I just didn’t know how. Turns out, my place was behind the lens, seeing the sport in a whole new way. The grit, the horsepower, the people who give everything for eight seconds or a clean run — it’s a world I’m proud to photograph.

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I split my time between Iowa and Wyoming, photographing the people, horses, and stories that make this lifestyle what it is. No matter where I am, my goal is the same — to document your world with honesty and heart.​​

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If you’re looking for photos that feel like your life — not a photoshoot — I’d love to work with you.

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Let’s tell your story.