Want BGY Photography at your event?

Whether it's a three-day event or a one-day barrel race, I love being there! As a rider myself, I strive to capture the perfect timing that highlights the horse and rider in the best light. I pride myself on catching more than the standard show photos and at shows with more than 200 entries, can provide a second photographer to capture candid photos throughout the show. I grew up in the barrel racing and rodeo world and fully understand how everything works and how having a photographer can enhance your whole show experience!

With 7+ years of experience photographing multi-day barrel races, fun shows, breed shows (AQHA & APHA), and ranch and reining shows BGY Photography adds a high level of photography to remember your event with. I photograph with professional strobe lighting when photographing in dark arenas or after dark to ensure my photos are professional grade for your exhibitors.

What Does bgy photography offer?

High-quality show photos, candids (when able), an easy-to-use website for your exhibitors and friendly staff! My digital image turnaround time is typically within 48 business hours and prints/wall art delivered within 3-5 weeks (may vary based on the mail service turnaround time).

When wifi is available at the arena, show photos will be online within two drags (yes, within two drags!). All show photos excluding candids are sorted by exhibitor name for convenience.

At 3-day events I have a booth setup with samples, business cards and more information on product offerings. While I do not currently offer on-site viewing I can have a staffed booth if there are more than 300 entries per day. I prefer to have my other photographer out photographing candids or videos so your exhibitors get the best photos possible!

Not only do I offer high-quality show photos for your exhibitors, but I also offer pre-registered video packages! At this time I DO NOT offer live streaming or video coverage for every single exhibitor.

WHAT I NEED FROM YOU AS SHOW MANAGEMENT WHEN BOOKING ME AS YOUR OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER:

• Willingness to support me as your only professional photographer at the event. This includes asking any professionals or other photographers that show up to shoot to put away their camera or leave. I am okay with family members photographing their family, but please understand other photographers shooting for any reason including for practice, for fun, or just for free, and posting those photos online for free usually puts me in the hole profit-wise. This is my job and unfortunately, I can not afford to shoot a show all day when someone gives out photos for free or photographs the same event as me.
• A signed contract that I will send once the dates have been agreed upon.
• Space for a booth with access to electrical outlets in a high foot traffic area.
• Promote BGY Photography online and during the show.
• Update me on time/location changes or reschedule dates.
• Printed up-to-date draw sheets before each class starts.
• Access to electrical outlets for strobes around the arena.
• If strobes are needed at your show: announcing when a rider has requested no flash on their run. I am not responsible for any miscommunication about a runner requesting no flash if it was not communicated to me beforehand.
• MIGHT apply: For multiday shows farther than 3 hours from Palmyra, Missouri:
• Single hotel room for 2 people that is close to the venue or a stipend appropriate for covering lodging.
• Travel fees may apply at the federal IRS travel rate at the time of the contract signing