The 2025 Official KPRA Photographer
🂡 WELCOME TO WD RANCHES PHOTOGRAPHY 🂡
Western Lifestyle Photography + More
Hi, I am Haylee .B. Darnell
I’m 20 years old, a Western lifestyle, freelance, and KPRA/CPRA rodeo photographer based out of Southeastern Colorado. This whole journey started not too long ago — just under a year of doin’ it steady — and what began as a hobby has started to grow into a small business I’m proud to call my own.
With the backing of my close-knit community, my family, and some good folks along the way, I’ve been lucky enough to chase a passion that runs deep. I aim to capture the true spirit of the cowboy lifestyle — the dust, the grit, the quiet strength, and the timeless kind of beauty that never fades.
I grew up wild and wide-eyed at ranch rodeos, always in the thick of it, takin’ in the sights and sounds that shaped who I am. Those memories planted the seed for the work I do now — tellin’ stories through my lens, one honest moment at a time.
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25 She is clothed with strength and dignity,
and she laughs without fear of the future.
-Proverbs 31:25
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As a new photographer in Western Lifestyle Phot. I hope to see you through my lens as we keep it simple n' true roamin' in laughter, & having a heck of a time while I bring your lovely genuine moments to a more permanent marking to
look back on.
♤ PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES ♤
FAMILY SHOOTS ✧
​Faith, hope, and love are some good things HE gave us
... and the GREATEST is Love. - Alan Jackson
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For that ideal shot, I won't think twice about
lying in the dirt or treading through cold water to do so.
Senior shoot âœ
“'For I know the plans I have for you,'
declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and
not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. '”
— Jeremiah 29:11
This year is a milestone
and your senior portraits should
reflect that! This experience is all about YOU
and should tell your story.
For Rodeo hire ♞
you Had Me at Rodeo
Dust • Boots • Adrenaline
Looking for high-impact action shots of cowgirls, cowboys, rodeo crews, or event management? You’re in the right place — I specialize in capturing the grit, glory, and heart-pounding moments that define the rodeo.
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Rodeo Experience & Event Coverage
From local arenas to pro circuits, I’ve had the honor of photographing some of the most exciting rodeo events across Kansas and Colorado, including:
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Garden City, KS – KPRA (Bulls, Broncs & Rodeo)
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Burlington, CO – PRCA
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Rocky Ford, CO – CPRA
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Cheyenne Wells, CO – PRCA
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Eads, CO – CPRA
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Odin, KS – KPRA
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Lamar, CO – PRCA
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Trinidad, CO – CPRA
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Colorado State Fair – PRCA
WHAT'S ACCEPTED? ☞...CASH, Check, Venmo, or PayPal...
WD Ranches Photo.
Storytelling through photography is what I am believing in, I will make sure that every picture captures the spirit of whatever chapter of life you're in with an artistic eye and passion for detail. I strive for you to walk away from each session feeling like you actually had fun & maybe even made a new friend. CanNOT wait to work with ya!!!