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The 2025 Official KPRA Photographer

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 ðŸ‚¡ 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.

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♤ PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES ♤

  FAMILY SHOOTS ✧

 â€‹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.

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Senior shoot ✭

“'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. 

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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:

  • Garden City, KS – KPRA (Bulls, Broncs & Rodeo)

  • Burlington, CO – PRCA

  • Rocky Ford, CO – CPRA

  • Cheyenne Wells, CO – PRCA

  • Eads, CO – CPRA

  • Odin, KS – KPRA

  • Lamar, CO – PRCA

  • Trinidad, CO – CPRA

  • Colorado State Fair – PRCA

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WHAT'S ACCEPTED?      â˜ž...CASH, Check, Venmo, or PayPal...

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 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!!!

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