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4 (new) Seasons with the Hauxwells

4 (new) Seasons with the Hauxwells Savannah and Brendon Hauxwell have been involved in production agriculture since the day they were born. The couple was given a 4 Seasons package as a wedding gift, something they took full advantage of as we documented their first year of marriage.   “Both of our families ...

Growing Season with the Wilkens

Growing Season with the Wilkens How It Started You know those people you meet and you just click? That’s what it was like meeting Kylee and her family of cowboys and little cowgirl. I first met Kylee and her family during a multi-generational family session in the fall of 2020. You know how ...

Nostalgia at the Sale Barn-4 Seasons with the Ruggles

I first met Kelcy in January 2022, when she reached out about a 4 Seasons Shoot, beginning with photographing her family’s bull sale.  Kelcy and Jeff Ruggles first met at the sale barn. “I was working (my first day) in the office and Jeff helped out back on sale days.  One of ...

Better Beef Photos: 3 Tips for Food Photography

You’ve attempted your own beef product shots, but something just isn’t right. That juicy, perfectly cooked medium rare steak oozing with flavor looks dull and boring in your photos. I’ve put together three tips for food photography, specifically for beef photos, that just may help!  1. Choose your location  I have a ...

Family Farm Lifestyle Photography with the Kramers

Meeting the Kramers Last March, I received an inquiry form Kellie Kramer for “a photographer who would come capture some memories of newborn life/calving season on our farm in NW Kansas.” I was overjoyed at the opportunity and knew this type of session would be right up my alley. Once Rawlins was ...

Is time management a real thing?

“How’s it going?” “Good, just busy!” Raise your hand if you’ve had a conversation like that in the last week.   I can’t say I have time management nailed down 100% of the time, but I have learned a few hacks to help me get the most out of my free time.   1. Be realistic ...

4 Seasons Photoshoots

It’s tough to admit, but someday the things we cherish about our lives today will only be known in photographs. When I was 19, my dad passed away from cancer. He fought the disease off and on for twelve years before the Good Lord called him to his heavenly home. I ...

Death & Grieving

Seven years ago today, my dad passed away from cancer.    Recently, several friends and acquaintances have walked along similar journeys with their loved ones. I’m not going to claim to be an expert on grief or loss, but I hope that by sharing some of our experiences it will bring peace ...