Winter in Wyoming has a way of slowing everything down. The cold, the snow, the fog, and the quiet make you notice things you might otherwise miss.
Last winter, I photographed moments that stayed with me long after I came home. Some were planned. Others happened because I was willing to stop, look around, and follow where the morning led me.
From November 17–23, I’ll be having a special print sale featuring some of these photographs. I wanted to share the stories behind them first—the moments in the snow, fog, and early morning light that made me stop and simply take it all in.
If you’re looking for a unique Wyoming Christmas gift, this is a chance to give someone more than a photograph. Each image carries a little piece of Wyoming and the story of the morning when I made it.
Wyoming Bighorn Sheep
There are moments in nature when you forget about the cold and everything else around you. You just want to be there, taking it all in.
Hundreds of bighorn sheep were gathered close to the road. I found a spot, sat on my little stool, and spent 45 minutes surrounded by these magnificent animals.
Heavy, wet snow covered their massive curled horns and thick coats. Little clouds of steam escaped their nostrils with every breath, while the landscape slowly disappeared under a blanket of white.
Meanwhile, I was getting soaked. My gloves and pants were wet, and I could feel the cold working its way through my layers. But I couldn't bring myself to leave. They were so calm, completely unbothered by my presence.
I'd never been that close to so much wildlife before. The experience felt almost sacred.
Sometimes I think God gives us these moments to remind us to slow down and appreciate what He has placed right in front of us.
That's what I hope this photograph brings into your home: a little of that stillness, the beauty of God's creation, and the feeling of being somewhere far away from the noise of everyday life.
Fremont Lake in the Fog
Some mornings in Wyoming, you have to work for every photograph. This was one of them.
I arrived at Fremont Lake hoping to photograph a family of swans, but they kept moving farther away. As the snowfall grew heavier, I eventually returned to the truck and let Rhonda and Levon, my puppies, play in the deep snow.
That's when something caught my eye.
Fog had rolled in, wrapping the mountains in a soft, dreamy veil. The entire landscape had changed.
I grabbed my tripod and hurried back through the deep snow, hoping the light wouldn't disappear before I got there. I wished I had the agility of Rhonda and Levon! They ran through the snow while I struggled with every step.
But it was worth it.
The soft morning light, the mountains fading into the fog, and the stillness over Fremont Lake reminded me that God's creation is never the same twice.
Not every morning goes as planned. Sometimes the most beautiful moments happen when we slow down and let nature lead the way.
Teton First Light
Every time I visit Grand Teton, I want to explore a little farther. This time, we left the familiar places behind and ventured into new territory. My inner child was absolutely overjoyed, discovering new places and experiences.
Getting this photograph meant stepping outside my comfort zone, exploring, and waiting for the morning light to unfold.
As the first golden rays touched the Grand Teton peaks, the mountains slowly revealed their shapes against the morning sky. The cold air, quiet landscape, and beautiful light created a moment I wish I could bottle up and bring home.
Wyoming has given me so much, especially a deeper connection with God. I see His presence in every sunrise, every mountain, and every wild animal He places in my path.
I hope this photograph brings a little of that same feeling into your home—a reminder to slow down, take a deep breath, and appreciate the beauty of God's creation.
And there’s more to come...
These are only the first three stories. I’ll be sharing four more stories next week, each one connected to a photograph that holds a special memory from last Wyoming winter.
So if you enjoy seeing the story behind the photograph, come back next week. I have a few more winter mornings, unexpected moments, and pieces of Wyoming to share with you.
Bring a Piece of Wyoming Home
These photographs will be available as limited 11x14 prints on premium matte paper during my November 17–23 print sale.
Teton First Light will be available in a beautiful 8x24 panoramic format.
Every print comes with:
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A Certificate of Authenticity
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5 Wyoming-themed postcards
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2 The Overland Diaries logo stickers
If you're searching for a unique Wyoming Christmas gift, this is your chance to give someone a piece of the place I love so much—and a story they can keep for years to come.
Thank you for supporting my photography and allowing me to keep going out into the cold, chasing the light, and telling these stories through my photographs.
