The Hands of the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra

A musician's hands are essential to the sound he or she creates. But it is their collective action that produces music that can inspire and captivate listeners. Together the hands of the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra become something greater, connect deeply and create beautiful music.

Wyoming Sports

While living in Wyoming, I came to learn how deeply and viscerally connected sports are to the community. Entire towns will come out on a Friday night football game. Many times fathers and grandfathers, who played on those same fields years ago, are in the crowd watching their son's chance at glory. Photographing high school sports and being able to memorialize these typical moments that felt so big became a passion of mine while in Casper.

Laney Branon and Amelia Marvel watch the Kelly Walsh Band perform during the halftime show during their home opener against Rock Springs where they lost 42-7 on Friday, August 26, 2022, in Casper.

Natrona County’s Kolton Tasler throws the shot during the Natrona Invite on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Natrona County High School.

Cowboys prepare for the tie-down roping event at the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Casper.

Natrona County High School's swim team faced off against Kelly Walsh High School's swim team in The Fishbowl Meet on Tuesday Jan. 25, 2022, at Natrona's new pool. It as also the first swim meet for the team at their new pool.

Kelly Walsh players watch from the sidelines during the 59th annual Oil Bowl against Natrona County on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Cheney Alumni Stadium.

Runners merge together after the start of the Class 4A boys 1600-meter race during the Wyoming State High School Track & Field Championship on Saturday, May 21 2022, at Kelly Walsh High School.

Powell's Stetson Davis is covered in blood during the championship round of the Wyoming High School Wrestling Class 3A Championship on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Ford Wyoming Center.

Natrona County's Kaden Thornsberry (138) wrestles Kelly Walsh's Ethen Keffer during the annual Miller Cup on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Natrona County High School.

The Wyoming State High School Wrestling Championships take place on Friday Feb. 25, 2022, at the Ford Wyoming Center.

Kelly Walsh's Miles Puryear gets tackled by Natrona County's Noah Sides during the 59th Oil Bowl where the two rival high schools play against each other on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Cheney Alumni Stadium.

Cheyenne East kicks a field goal during the first half on Friday, September 2, 2022, in Casper.

The Natrona County JROTC sets off the cannon at halftime on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Cheney Alumni Field.

University of Wyoming football gather together to pray after beating Tulsa 40-37 in double overtime during their home opener on Saturday, August 3, 2022, in Laramie.

Kelly Walsh's girl's swim team warms up before the 4A West Conference meet.

Burns teammates hug and cry after winning the finals of the Wyoming State High School Class 2A Volleyball Championships for the first time in nearly 30 years on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at the Ford Wyoming Center.

Athletic trainers and medics work on Cauy Taff, of Graceland University, after he landed on his shoulder during the College National Finals Rodeo on Wednesday, June, 15, 2022, at the Ford Wyoming Center.

A Tarleton State cowboy tries to grab onto a calf during the College National Finals Rodeo 2022.

Cowboys wait for their turn to ride during the 2023 College National Finals Rodeo.

University of Wyoming cheerleaders amp up the crowd during their home opener on Saturday, August 3, 2022, in Laramie.

Jackson's Justin Castagno looks at Sheridan's Colson Coon during their 182-pound first-round match of the Wyoming High School Class 4A Wrestling Championship on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the Ford Wyoming Center.

Fans cheer on Big Horn during the Class 2A Wyoming High School Basketball State Championships at the Ford Wyoming Center.

Natrona County Basketball faced of against Thunder Basin on Friday night, January 20, 2023, in Casper.

Runners rest on the grass exhausted after the class 3A girls 1600-meter run at the Wyoming State High School Track & Field Championships on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Kelly Walsh High School.

The Wyoming Cowboys cheerleaders lead the team out before their annual Bronze Boot game against the Colorado State Rams on Nov. 6, 2021 at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie.

More than pawns

While covering Sheridan Chess Association’s first ever tournament in May I took time and space to pursue a mini-project where I asked players a simple question, “What piece best represents you and why?” In order to achieve this I set up a mobile studio in an empty room with a drop cloth and two home depot lights and interviewed players in-between and before games. From this I got profound, funny, melancholic and lovely responses.

Cheney election coverage

During the first House Congressional Debate Rep. Liz Cheney stood strong in her rebuke of false election claims on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Sheridan College.

Harriet Hageman supporters gather outside of the House Congressional Debate since only the media and candidates guests were allowed inside the debate on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Sheridan College.

Supporters of House Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman gather outside of the first big debate on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Sheridan College.

Due to safety concerns the general public were not allowed to attend the debate, which was live streamed online.

Teton county residents vote in the Wyoming primary election on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at the Jackson Recreation Center.

Cathryn Colligan joins her mom to vote in the Wyoming primary election on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at the Jackson Recreation Center.

Unused Teton County ballots seen on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in Jackson Hole.

Former Democratic Wyoming Governor Mike Sullivan, who is going to cross-over for the first time to vote for Liz Cheney, is seen on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in Casper.

Rob Johnson, a lifelong democrat who is going to cross-over for one of the first times to vote for Liz Cheney, is seen on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in Casper.

Jane Ifland, a local Casper activist, who is going to cross-over for one of the first times to vote for Liz Cheney is seen on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in Casper.

Rep. Liz Cheney concedes the primary election to Harriet Hageman on Tuesday, August 16. 2022.

Chairs set up for guest at the Liz Cheney primary election watch party on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in Jackson.

Supporters applaud Liz Cheney during her speech at the primary election watch party on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in Jackson.

Jen Simon shows her support for Liz Cheney at the primary election watch party on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in Jackson.

Liz Cheney greets a young supporter after she conceded the primary on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in Jackson.

Liz Cheney thanks the crowd for all their support at her primary election watch party on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in Jackson.

Harriet Hageman takes the stage during the Save America Rally in support of her bid for the Wyoming U.S. House of Representatives seat against incumbent Liz Cheney on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the Ford Wyoming Center.

Harriet Hageman, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, responds to a question during the House Congressional Debate on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Sheridan College.

A big American flag flies outside the Save America Rally on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the Ford Wyoming Center.

Various national news outlets swarm Hort Spitzer, a Jackson Hole resident and Hageman voter, on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at the Old Wilson Schoolhouse Community Center.

A Teton County resident votes on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at the Teton County Library.

A Cheney supporter talks to the press after her loss to Harriet Hageman on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in Jackson.

A summer with Wyoming’s Conservation Corps first all-female crew

Jaden Brutsman, Sophia Hoff and Annabell Miller read, laugh and write in their hammocks before bed as the sun sets and Bella Lucente plays guitar for them on August 8 at Keyhole State Park.

Kelly Parkman heads to the trailer to grab supplies for the day as others get ready and make lunch on August 9 at Keyhole State Park.

Annabell Miller braids her hair while chatting with the other girls in the cook tent before heading to their project restoring old cabins at Keyhole State Park.

Kelly Parkman learns how to use the pressure washer to restore old cabins at Keyhole State Park by taking off chipping paint.

A towel dries off in the sun after a post-work dip on August 8 at Keyhole State Park.

Jaden Brutsman uses the power washer to take off old paint.

Jaden Brutsman and Sophia Hoff, who just met this summer, hold each other after dinner.

Jaden Brutsman sprays invasive plant species with fellow team members on July 14 in Grand Teton National Park.

The cook tent is seen a little before 6 a.m. on August 9 at Keyhole State Park.

Jaden Brutsman and Sophia Hoff work together to cook a dinner of rice, salmon, veggies and tofu for the team. The girls decide as a team at the start of every hitch what chores everyone has.

Helmets and a box of sanitary products sits in the back of Bertha along with snacks, tools, sunscreen, bug spray and extra water.

Bella Lucente cools off in their car Bertha while waiting out a thunderstorm during work on July 14 in Grand Teton National Park.