We are excited to welcome back Paula Wood as the official Carbondale Wild West Rodeo photographer again this season. Paula shares her enthusiasm for creating a collaborative team, including photo students, past photographers, and local professionals, to capture the events effectively. Her work is showcased throughout our website, social media pages, and beyond.
While the lead position is filled, there are still open dates available for coverage in the 2024 season. If you’re interested in joining as a second shooter or working a rodeo independently, please email Paula Wood at: [email protected]
In 2015, Paula rode out on horseback in search of wild mustangs in the San Luis Valley. Little did she know that this trip would change the course of her life. A native New Englander, this was her first exploration of the American West. And she never looked back.
“I am a visual storyteller, capturing unvarnished moments as they unfold. I feel the tenets of American Western heritage are as important today as they were for our pioneer settlers. In rural communities, where much of the food we eat is farmed and raised, families rely on families in ways suburbanites can’t imagine. Finding common ground between a community’s needs and an individual’s sense of what’s right feels increasingly hard. Photography is my medium for creating the sense of community we all once relied on to survive.”
Hey there, I’m Brittany Gavegan.
I grew up competing in this arena running barrels, team roping, and breakaway roping before moving to Arizona in 2017. I grew up going to rodeos as well as catching memories with my camera in hand. I’ve had a lot of opportunities to enhance my photography skills and I feel my skills have grown immensely. It feels great to be back at my old stomping grounds. Even if I am not competing in this awesome rodeo, I’m thrilled to be a part of it behind the lens. I look forward to escaping to the cool mountains for a few weeks this July and creating some magic behind the lens for you at the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo!
Would you like to receive digital or print copies of images you find on the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo?
VISIT THIS LINK TO ORDER YOUR OFFICIAL CWWRA DIGITAL OR PRINT IMAGES by photographer, Paula Wood.
Didn’t find what you’re looking for? Or looking for another photographer’s images?
Email [email protected] to inquire.
Gus Darien Riding Arena
County Road 100
(Catherine Store Road)
Carbondale, CO 81623