J L Grief Fine Art Photography

J L Grief Fine Art Photography Traditional Western Landscape, Ranch & Equine Fine Art Photographer , please enjoy at www.jlgrief.com Thanks for stopping by! Thank You”
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Western Landscape & Equine Fine Art Photographer

JL Grief
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Artist’s Statement
I really don’t like to fly. In fact, I drive everywhere, and usually not in a straight line. Nor do I take the shortest,
or easiest route. This way I get the chance to photograph what I believe is the true Western Lifestyle. A lifestyle that hasn’t quite caught up with

the rest of the country, but in fact is in danger of being consumed by the present, which I believe happens to all traditions. However its this tradition that includes the family ranch, the cowboy, the horse, the wildlife of the west, Native Americans and the vistas they occupied -- that are my subjects. My artistic process involves planned 7-10 day shoots, each with a unique focus. I often
return to favorite sites or ranches to re shoot subjects. This practice is often inspired by new information gained from fellow photographers and ranchers, or simply a new artistic
perception that intrigues me further… and I love to attend a good workshop! I try to have my photographs tell a story. The late David Stoecklien, “Photographer of the West”, who I spent a good deal of time at his workshops as well as personally, taught me about “the story”. I learned most of what I produce today from David, and although I work a lot with filters and textures, I still try to keep “the story” alive. The comment below is from one of my customers who ranch in Eastern Oregon.
“We are the young ranchers here, late 50's. However I have lamented the fact that the other ranchers are all late 70's early 80's and still working, I love to go with them and see how well they ride and how sad it will be to lose all of their beauty. I try and photograph but I am just a picture taker. None of their kids want to go into ranching so, in the next decade it will be gone, that is why I love your photos. You take a story in a picture, one that makes me almost want to cry, the wild horses, the good animals lost and the Cowboys gone. Norton
That is my inspiration.

“Freeloaders”
02/07/2023

“Freeloaders”

“Old Man Winter”Horses are all on winter pasture.. he’s the only one sticking around the ranch. Love the beard 🙂
01/05/2023

“Old Man Winter”
Horses are all on winter pasture.. he’s the only one sticking around the ranch. Love the beard 🙂

“Merry Christmas!”“Have a Safe & Prosperous 2023”
12/24/2022

“Merry Christmas!”
“Have a Safe & Prosperous 2023”

Congrats to Zeke Thurston!2022 NFR Saddle Bronc Champion !3x.. and still counting.. 🇨🇦
12/15/2022

Congrats to Zeke Thurston!
2022 NFR Saddle Bronc Champion !
3x.. and still counting..
🇨🇦

“Lion King”McCullough Peaks Wild HorsesMy Wyoming
12/09/2022

“Lion King”
McCullough Peaks Wild Horses
My Wyoming

“Thawing out”One of the studs from the McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd, Survivors all.
12/02/2022

“Thawing out”
One of the studs from the McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd, Survivors all.

“Thawing Out” One of the studs from the McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd , Survivors all. My Wyoming
12/01/2022

“Thawing Out”
One of the studs from the McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd , Survivors all.
My Wyoming

“Watching you.. watching me”Four regulars at the UXU Wyoming
06/29/2022

“Watching you.. watching me”
Four regulars at the UXU Wyoming

“Precautions “Your not roping the wind at the branding…
02/18/2022

“Precautions “
Your not roping the wind at the branding…

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Cody, WY

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