The Queen of Pendleton
I recently had the privilege of photographing Syndney Dodge, the 2025 queen of Pendleton Round-Up. We spoke of honor, joy, and a lifelong dream that comes and goes in the blink of an eye. For me, this was entirely new perspective on the idea of what it means to be Queen of the Rodeo, a truly bittersweet, nostalgic experience playing out in real time. This is what I hoped to capture in Sydney’s photos. Here are a few of my favorites from our shoot together...
