One of the first things that caught my attention in Yellowstone wasn’t just the geysers—it was the incredible colors surrounding them. The bright oranges, yellows, greens, and reds almost looked painted onto the landscape. As it turns out, those colors aren’t created by the minerals in the water alone. They’re alive. The vibrant orange ground surrounding many of Yellowstone’s hot springs and geysers is created by thermophiles, heat-loving microorganisms that thrive in extreme

Dear Horses, People often ask why I love horses. The truth is, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to answer that in a way that truly does them justice. How do you explain something that has shaped who you are? How do you thank an animal that has carried your dreams, your fears, your failures, and your hope without ever asking for anything in return? Horses have never been just a hobby to me. They have been my teachers, my greatest source of humility, and, at times, my greatest s

There are moments in life that quietly change everything. For me, one of those moments happened on my first trip to Yellowstone National Park. Photography had always been something I enjoyed. I loved capturing moments, but somewhere along the way, life became busy. Horses had become my world, training, riding, showing, teaching. Photography slowly became something I did less and less, until eventually I hardly picked up a camera at all. When I arrived in Yellowstone, I wasn’t