Santa Barbara County and its North County regions are steeped in a time honored tradition and lifestyle of the Vaquero and cowboy culture. These images represent a ten year project I undertook, portraying the life of the working cowboy on some of the last remaining cattle ranches on California's Central Coast.
Ranch & Reata Magazine
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American West Magazine
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Seasons Magazine
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Santa Ynez Valley Magazine
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