Justine Blazer at the RAM Trucks Battle of the Bands, Austin, Texas.
I made my way over to the Austin Fair and Rodeo yesterday. Billed as the ‘Star of Texas’ rodeo, the event draws over 300,000 people each year. I was hoping for some creative, lighthearted shooting after the events of last Thursday.
Despite dreary lighting and lack of any scenery, it proved to be a productive day. I stumbled upon the Ram ‘Battle of the Bands’ finale, a playoff between Justine Blazer and The Natalie Turgeon Band. I never envisioned myself shooting bands but the experience over the past week has been a good one.
The best thing about photography is that it pushes me to learn new things and to explore lives I never otherwise would.
Yesterday: got a front row seat (well, on the stairs!) to a PRCA rodeo. Saw my first pig race. Discovered two new bands. Handled my first hog. Saw my first real live fried Oreo (which I did not eat).
After a 300+ picture upload I am just beginning to sort through. More images to be posted soon!
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Did you get any pics of Natalie Turgeon and her band? They’re friends who might be interested in them.
Hi Mike, I did get some pics of Natalie and her band – they were fantastic! I’d be happy to send some over if they’d like to see them. I’ll shoot you an email as well.