Silver Brand Ranch - Bozeman, MT


When I was young I used to want to have a cattle ranch in Montana. It was my dream! But as I grew older, I realized that Montana got REALLY cold in the winter and I am pretty sure I wouldn't survive. Summer in Montana, however, is like heaven on earth. The sunsets are unreal!


For a second year in a row, I was able to capture some beautiful images of Nathan Preator on his horse as we headed up the mountain for a little ride. Riding up the mountain one of my favorite things to do, and if I spent my entire summer in Montana I am pretty sure I would do it every day!


Scout, the Preator's family dog, also posed for his fine art images. He is just the sweetest boy.

Black Labrador sits alertly on grey floor against dark background in studio setting.
Black Labrador dog poses elegantly against dark background in studio portrait.
Cattle silhouettes graze on hilltop against vibrant orange sunset sky.
Horses stand silhouetted against a dramatic orange sunset sky with dark clouds.
A rider on horseback with a dog walking through a scenic mountain meadow.
A scenic view of a horse rider and dog in a mountain meadow with evergreen forests.
A horseback rider traversing a wildflower-filled mountain meadow with evergreen forests in the background.
A rider in western attire guiding their horse through a mountain meadow filled with wildflowers.
A western-style rider adjusting their hat while mounted on a dark horse in a mountain meadow.
A horse and rider pause in a scenic mountain meadow surrounded by evergreen forests.
A western rider on horseback explores a wildflower-filled mountain meadow.
A western-style horseback rider against a backdrop of mountain forests.
Western rider in black vest stands confidently next to dark horse with turquoise-adorned bridle.
A silhouetted horse and rider traverse a scenic mountain trail among wildflowers.
A cowboy riding a dark horse through a wildflower meadow with evergreen forest in the background.
A rider in a plaid shirt and cowboy hat sits atop a black horse against a mountain backdrop.
Horseback rider in western attire adjusts the reins on a dark horse in a scenic mountain setting.
Western rider on a gray horse stands in a mountain meadow filled with wildflowers.
Cowboy in plaid and vest tends to dark horse with decorative bridle in mountain setting.