The Dusty Lens Photography

The Dusty Lens Photography Montana + Wyoming Lens Slinger
Western portraits, rodeo grit, & real moments
Let’s capture your wild side! 🤠📸
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08/27/2026

Some stories are told in the smallest details. 🤎

A pair of tiny moccasins, Dad’s hat, an ultrasound tucked alongside them — and a whole new chapter waiting just around the corner.

This western maternity session was such a fun one to build, and this was only the beginning.

Wait until you see where we went next. 🎡

Senior pictures, but make them a little more her. 🤎A good senior session doesn’t have to fit into one box. Bring the hor...
08/20/2026

Senior pictures, but make them a little more her. 🤎

A good senior session doesn’t have to fit into one box. Bring the horse. Bring the boots. Bring the dress you can’t resist twirling in. Get in the creek. Let the wind make a mess of your hair.

These are supposed to look like you — not everybody else’s senior pictures.

Western senior sessions are easily becoming one of my favorite things to photograph.

2027 seniors — my books are open. Message me and let’s make yours feel like you.

There’s a whole lot more to the West than eight seconds in an arena.It’s the dust. The wild. The quiet. The people. The ...
08/13/2026

There’s a whole lot more to the West than eight seconds in an arena.

It’s the dust. The wild. The quiet. The people. The stories. And the way of life.

Those in-between moments have always been some of my favorites to photograph — the ones that might not look like much until you realize they’re the pieces that make this life what it is.

Not just what the West looks like. What it feels like. 🤎

Sometimes the most meaningful portraits aren’t the ones where everyone is looking at the camera.They’re the ones that re...
08/01/2026

Sometimes the most meaningful portraits aren’t the ones where everyone is looking at the camera.

They’re the ones that remind you what it felt like to stand there together.

One of my favorite things about photographing families is capturing moments that feel real—moments that bring you right back to a place, a season, or a memory years later.

This quiet moment overlooking the lake at the waterfall is one I hope they’ll always remember.

❤️ If this image makes you think of a place that’s special to your family, I’d love to hear where it is.

It’s over before most people even have time to process what they just watched.From the nod to the final whistle, every m...
07/30/2026

It’s over before most people even have time to process what they just watched.

From the nod to the final whistle, every move matters. These are the moments that happen too fast to appreciate from the stands—but frame by frame, you can see the grit, balance, and determination it takes to make a ride.

This is one of my favorite sequences from the Bridger Roughstock Rodeo.

Which frame is your favorite?

👇 Let me know in the comments.

Kash Farabee

Some happen behind the chutes.While everyone was watching the action, this little guy was doing everything he could to h...
07/28/2026

Some happen behind the chutes.

While everyone was watching the action, this little guy was doing everything he could to help load sheep for mutton busting. Those sheep had other plans, but he wasn’t about to quit. Watching him dig in and give it everything he had was one of those moments that reminds me what makes rodeos special.

Then there are the quiet moments—the anticipation behind the chutes, conversations between friends, and the little details that are easy to miss if you’re only watching the competition.

Sometimes my favorite photographs aren’t about the ride itself. They’re about the people and the moments that make the whole event what it is.

🤎 Which photo is your favorite?

I may not photograph every ride that night, but I still caught a couple worth rememberingJust enough dust and bronc acti...
07/25/2026

I may not photograph every ride that night, but I still caught a couple worth remembering

Just enough dust and bronc action to make bringing the camera worthwhile 

Rodeo is built from a thousand little details.Coiled ropes. Worn leather. Dusty boots. Stock waiting quietly behind the ...
07/23/2026

Rodeo is built from a thousand little details.

Coiled ropes. Worn leather. Dusty boots. Stock waiting quietly behind the rails.

The action gets the applause, but these are the pieces that make it feel like rodeo.

Happy birthday old man!
07/22/2026

Happy birthday old man!

I wasn’t working this rodeo. I was just there to enjoy it, and, apparently I still don’t know how to leave my camera at ...
07/21/2026

I wasn’t working this rodeo. I was just there to enjoy it, and, apparently I still don’t know how to leave my camera at home.

So instead of trying to photograph every ride, I spent the evening catching the pieces in between: worn leather, good horses, colorful chaps, and cowboys waiting behind the scenes.

A few things that caught my eye in Dubois.

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