Chris Dickinson

@cdphotog

Professionally Trained Observer Ambassador for @hobolite “It’s not just a snapshot, it’s a story®” 📸 Ranch Life | Western | Editorial | Commercial
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5 months ago
The light was so incredibly beautiful on this night, out with Gil @gil_honaniephotography , his daughter, Kristy @kristy_honanie (pictured here) and her sister, Sara @sarahonanie down in Moenkopi, AZ. Canon Legend, Bruce Dorn @dorn.bruce and I had finished our travels up in Monument Valley then headed south to Gil. As with all serendipitous moments, our original plan had fallen through when it was suggested that we photograph Kristy/Sara and friends. Bruce has been mentoring Sara for quite some time so it was a prime opportunity to work with light. Truth to the image be told - I was praying to “see” an image! On this particular evening I wasn’t seeing, which really rocked me. So much so that I had to withdraw myself from shooting. This gave me an opportunity to take a breath and find what it was that was looking at me. I asked Kristy to come over to the ledge, with Gil’s approval 😉, and that’s when it all came together - and this was the result. Perhaps I just needed to pray for clarity, a silent mind, and open eyes. I’m so incredibly honored that C&I @cowboysindiansmagazine has carefully chosen this image of Kristy as their cover. But that’s not all, in addition, there is a limited print run of this image and ALL proceeds will go to the Hopi Education Endowment Fund. 📓ISO200, f2.8, 1/1000s @ 182mm 📸Canon EOS R Lens - 70-200mm f2.8L IS v2 #hopi #hopitribe #indigenous #navajonation #americanwest #westernphotography #arizona #arizonaphotographer #seeing #teamcdphotog #cdphotog #westernlife #butterflydress #photography #newyears #native #canonusa #nativeamerican #harnessyourphotography #ijustpushbuttons #chrisgood #photography101 #teamcanon #canonlegend #canonbringit #mycanonstory
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9 months ago
Yeah…this was a bad azz evening with @blackbearbrand @waylynnlucas and @dwntwncowgirl - right about now, in the cold spell we’re having, I’d take that warmth again! 📓ISO100, f4, 1/1000 @ 190mm 📸Canon 5D3 Lens - 70-200mm f2.8L IS V2 #horses #harleydavidson #westdesert #western #americanwest #blackbearbrand #aqha #westernphotography #cdphotog #utah #vintagestyle #utahphotographer #aqhaalways #wildhorses #aqhaproud #photography #westernlife #knucklehead #canon #canonusa #teamcanon #canonbringit #morewestern #teamcdphotog #panhead #vintageharley #harley
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1 year ago
You’re not _______ enough. Put your own demon in there, that thing that keeps you up at night…imposter syndrome, criticism, whatever. Then, turn yer back on it and keep moving forward. 📓ISO1000, f7.1, 1/800s at 472mm 📸Canon EOS R5 Lens - (RF)100-500mm f4.5-7.1 L IS #ranchlife #morewestern #photographerlife #utah #utahphotographer #photographer #photography #photography101 #canonusa #cdphotog #chrisgood #ranch #ranching #ijustpushbuttons #horse #western #westernphotography #longlivecowboys #cowboy #westernlife #aqha #aqhalways #aqhaproud
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16 hours ago
Tutorial Tuesday - we got questions on tap from last week that were never answered that I’m answering right now. From being self-employed, to lighting, to editing, and everything Photography you can ask me anything. Head over to my story and ask away. #tutorialtuesday #photography #cdphotog #western #tutorial
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1 day ago
This retreat weekend down in TX while out with @coachshannonpigott along with her mares/babies was nothing short of special! I’m so glad we all got to share this experience together :) #foal #coachshannonpigott #fredericksburgtx #texas #aqha @bigskytxn @cultured_cowgirl_collective @kbbyars @abigail.boatwright @kellineubert @brandedbrumbyphotography @deb.ritch.photography
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2 days ago
Sampling right from the barrel is something that’ll leave an indelible imprint! Thank you @garrisonbros for the hospitality and lasting memories. #bourbon #garrisonbros #caskstrength #texasbourbon #whiskey
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2 days ago
The pulsing cursor stares back at me, impatiently waiting, ”type something”, I say. Here it goes. Sitting here at this table I reminded myself, after a restless sleep, why I love creativity so much. YOU get the choice to act on it. Do the best you can. Be there. Be present. Our time is short, make the most of it. #showup #sweepthecorners #selfemployed
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3 days ago
A moment of reflection painted with the hues of past experiences. Bruce @dorn.bruce sits for an emotional portrait thinking back over all his time in the creative world. Cheers to the future my friend! 🍻 📓ISO800, f2.8, 1/160s at 168mm 📸Canon EOS R5 Lens - (RF)70-200mm f2.8 L IS #litbyhobolite #hoboliteambassador #cdphotog #portrait #cigar #canonusa #canonlegend #cjdranch #photographer #chrisgood #cdphotog #ijustpushbuttons #itsnotjustasnapshopitsastory
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7 days ago
Tutorial Tuesday - Get over to my IG story and ask away!! Like we…ehh hmm, I mean, Hadley @hadleyhunting , talked about yesterday - “To properly work cattle with another person, you must be as one person” referring to him and Shane’s green ropes 😆 When it comes to choosing a camera and lens, what do you need??? Or want??? Or require??? Generally speaking, in the pro-sumer camera category you’ll hear terms like “crop sensor” or “full frame”. Simply put, a full frame camera has a sensor that is physically larger than its crop sensor counterpart. Think of full frame like a dinner plate and a crop sensor like a side plate. There are a couple distinct advantages to full frame sensors, 1) because of the larger sensor, full frame cameras will render images in greater quality with less noise. 2) the depth of field is greater on a full frame camera resulting in a “blurrier” background (aperture, focal length, and distance to subject are crucial here too). There are more pros and cons to each type of camera, in fact, crop sensor cameras tend to be more cost effective and lighter. This being my profession, I use two full frame cameras which help me produce the best images possible in any given situation and I have the most flexibility when it comes to post production. What camera would you choose, and why? 📓ISO200, f4, 1/2500s @ 16mm 📸Canon 5D mk2 Lens - (ef)16-35mm f2.8 L #ranch #ranchlife #ijustpushbuttons #western #americanwest #westernphotography #americancowboy #utah #utahphotographer #aqha #aqhaproud #cowboy #horse #cowboyhat #photography #photography101 #canon #canonusa #teamcanon #canonbringit #roping #roper #lasso #branding #brandingday #calf #morewestern
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8 days ago
Choosing Equipment - I have a feeling that Hadley @hadleyhunting and Shane @flying_o_cattle coordinated rope color before branding because this was taken the same day as my previous post of Shane 😆 When it comes to choosing your photography equipment these days it’s nearly endless from the cameras to the lenses, heck, even lighting. So how does one pick a camera? That question can quickly be answered by asking yourself what your intention is (hobby, serious amateur, going pro, etc). If you have no familiarity with the landscape of cameras, rent them!! A basic setup for a weekend that includes pro level equipment can be very inexpensive. This allows you the option to try multiple pieces and see what you like. Look online at bottowlenses or lensrentals. The goal here is to test drive, get familiar with changing lenses, settings, and the actual feel of the camera in your hand. Remember, the best camera you have is the one in your hand! 📓ISO100, f4, 1/2500s at 200mm 📸Canon 5D mk3 Lens - (RF)70-200mm f2.8 L IS #ranchlife #morewestern #photographerlife #utah #utahphotographer #photographer #photography #photography101 #canonusa #cdphotog #chrisgood #ranch #ranching #ijustpushbuttons #horse #western #westernphotography #longlivecowboys #cowboy #westernlife #aqha #aqhalways #aqhaproud
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9 days ago
Out branding on a beautiful spring morning with Shane @flying_o_cattle (years ago 🤣) - it’s the green rope though on this St. Patrick’s that has my attention ☘️ 📓ISO100, f4, 1/1600s at 115mm 📸Canon 5D mk3 Lens - (RF)70-200mm f2.8 L IS #ranchlife #morewestern #photographerlife #utah #utahphotographer #photographer #photography #photography101 #canonusa #cdphotog #chrisgood #ranch #ranching #ijustpushbuttons #horse #western #westernphotography #longlivecowboys #cowboy #westernlife #aqha #aqhalways #aqhaproud
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10 days ago