2015 Eclectic Exhibition at the Huffer Hideout
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2015 Eclectic Exhibition at the Huffer Hideout

Beautiful setting, great music, wonderful people, and warm weather.  What more could you want for a Labor Day Weekend outdoor music festival in Centennial, Wyoming?  Here’s just a taste of this years 2015 Eclectic Exhibition at the Huffer Hideout.             Watch the slideshow below or view all photos from the Exhibition here   _psEmbed(“https://new.senecacreekstudios.com”,…

Live Music – Dennis Jones Band at the Buck
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Live Music – Dennis Jones Band at the Buck

Laramie was lucky enough to have the Dennis Jones Band all the way from L.A. kick off their tour at the historic Buckhorn Bar.  This three piece band packed some serious heat and rocked us into the night with smooth blues guitar and a seriously passionate performance.  If their soulful performance with Hendrix-esque electric guitar didn’t prove these…

Tallgrass and Gardzelewski Live at Studio Wyo
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Tallgrass and Gardzelewski Live at Studio Wyo

It is always a treat when Tallgrass comes to town!  This time at Studio Wyo in the University of Wyoming Gardens, (I just love that this school has a bar on campus with a weekly Thursday concert series) Laramie’s own Jon Gardzelewski and the Band kicked off the evening with some melodic originals.  Tallgrass took…

Milky Way Star Photography from my Camping Trip for the Perseids Meteor Shower at 10,000 ft in the Mountains of Wyoming
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Milky Way Star Photography from my Camping Trip for the Perseids Meteor Shower at 10,000 ft in the Mountains of Wyoming

I’m sure you all know the feeling you get when you get caught up in the chores of day to day life and forget to cut yourself a little slack and live a little sometimes.  First off, before I go any further, let me say that not once, never, ever can I remember regretting a…

Live Music – Allison Pluda (Yours Truly) and Randall Conrad Olinger at the Buckhorn Bar, Laramie, Wyoming
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Live Music – Allison Pluda (Yours Truly) and Randall Conrad Olinger at the Buckhorn Bar, Laramie, Wyoming

I was lucky enough to be able to share the singer/songwriter stage this week with the talented Randall Conrad Olinger.  I got take a break from taking pictures and played a set of acoustic guitar of my own.  Thanks, Tim, for getting these rare shots of me! Next up was Randal Conrad Olinger from Colorado, who sat on an…

Band Portraits – Dauphin Promo Shoot at Prairie Monarch Bison Ranch, Laramie, Wyoming
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Band Portraits – Dauphin Promo Shoot at Prairie Monarch Bison Ranch, Laramie, Wyoming

Dauphin (I hear) is pronounced [daw-fin; French doh-fan] and is the eldest son of the king of France. Getting to photograph these two not so French princes was as memorable an experience as hearing their music is. We all drove out to Prairie Monarch Bison Ranch here in Laramie and all let out our dogs…

Band Portraits – In-Home Studio Session with Laramie Singer/Songwriter Timothy John
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Band Portraits – In-Home Studio Session with Laramie Singer/Songwriter Timothy John

Local singer/songwriter, piano player, and acoustic guitarist Timothy John was under the spotlight recently for a few new promotional shots.  I just love playing with lighting and the low key look so everything can be focused on the musician to showcase the textures, emotions, and expressions of their music.  Part of why I love these in-home studio sessions is because…

Wedding – Amy + James – Outdoor Irish Wedding at Windy Hills Guest House, Wyoming
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Wedding – Amy + James – Outdoor Irish Wedding at Windy Hills Guest House, Wyoming

When Amy and James asked me if I would be be their photographer for their Irish-American barefoot sunset wedding outside of Curt Gowdy State Park, Wyoming, my answer was yes before they could even tell me there was going to be a traditional Irish mead toast – with accompanying custom made wooden mead glasses.   Did I…

Lifestyle Portraits – New Property Session in Buford, Wyoming
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Lifestyle Portraits – New Property Session in Buford, Wyoming

I had the privilege to be asked to photograph this beautiful couple for some portraits in front of their beautiful new ‘vintage’ house they acquired on some new acreage they bought just south of Buford, Wyoming.  If you haven’t heard of Buford, It’s ‘famous’ for being the smallest town in America with an official population…