As you all know, The 2012 Miss Rodeo USA Pageant is just around the corner. The pageant will be held Jan. 10th thru the 15th, with the coronation of Miss Rodeo USA on the 15th. Now this is no easy task for these girls. First of all they must attend a 3 day Miss Rodeo USA Queen Clinic where they learn all aspects of the pageant world including, Modeling, Speeches, impromptu questions, Horsemanship, Interviews, Platform information, Photogenic's, applications, hair & makeup, and all topics relevant to the pageant. Now as you may know by now, My contestant of choice is Sophia McKirch, and as you may know I "Shameless Self Promoter" received the privilege of photographing Sophia for the contest,which is not the first time. I have shot Sophia many times over the last few years during other Queening contest. Having watched Sophia compete many times before I feel like I am backing a winner. And why not, She embodies everything I think a Rodeo Queen is.

Now, as I have said, Sophia has been working very hard "running around like a one legged man at a you know what contest."  she has been doing radio interviews, chasing down sponsors, writing speeches that must be memorized, riding random horses to practice her horsemanship (They will be using horses provided to them, scary.) Studying her Heart out, and the one thing I know she has enjoyed most, going to the local school here in Gentry and speaking to the kids there, Spreading here platform "A crazy little thing called love" teaching others to love theirselves and to be more confident, and spreading love through volunteering, charity, and helping others. Like I said, She's been busy. I know it is an honor just to be able to compete in the Miss Rodeo USA (For crying out loud MIss Rodeo USA is considered a World Champion of the IPRA.) Very Cool! And even though all I have done is just take a couple of pictures, I to am very honored to have even a small part in this once in a lifetime opportunity. I would like to encourage everyone to visit the "Miss Rodeo USA" website and facebook page. And if you do find yourself on their facebook page, take a minute and show this years contestants a little love by "likeing" your favorite choice for the 2012 Miss Rodeo USA. I think it goes without my saying again who my choice is. Sophia says that "She feels like she has made the impossible, possible." and that "This is something that she has always day dreamed about". She feels like just getting on the Miss Rodeo USA website is a dream come true. Sophia says " That she would like to Thank everyone who has helped her get this far." And if you know Sophia... You might as well accept her thanks, because you know that she is not going to stop giving it. I personally would like to congratulate Sophia on everything she has been able to accomplish thus far... So go knock'em dead sweetie and enjoy one of the greatest times of your life.

 

Sophia is running for Miss Rodeo USA this year. I just wanted to share a couple of photos of her that we shot for the Photogenic part of the compition. I am so stoked about these pic's. They Rock! I believe Sophia has one heck of a shot at becoming the next Miss Rodeo USA. I have shot Sophia several times over the last few years, and I am really pulling for her in this compition. I am excited for her, and for myself... I kind of a big deal to have one of your pic's to be judged in this way, I hope it serves her well. I know i am going to be as nervous as she is.

GOOD LUCK SOPHIA!

 

I now have the photos up on my website ( www.mcfadinphotography.com ) from Charley's Car Show in Alma Ar this year. I have been so busy that I have not had time to edit the yet so I decided to just go ahead and post them as is. Now if anybody wants some photos just go ahead and order them and I will edit them before shipping to you. Charley had a Great Show again this year and they even give away a car, Very Cool. So go to my website and look under Charley's Customs Gallery's take a look at all the fun that was had that day, and don't forget to checkout the big winner of the day.

 

 http://www.mcfadinphotography.com/CharleysCustoms

This is my Buddy T.J. Brown and I at the Parade for Life Car Show today. T.J. does some wicked cool woodwork, If you would like to checkout some of his work, you can see some of it on my website under  "Product Photography" under T.J.Brown. you can also go to his website at www.tjswoodshop.com

Anyway, I will do another story on the car show in a few days, So Stay Tuned...

We are already Up and At'um. Headed down to Alma Ar for the 2011' Parade of Life Car Show. Promises to be a big show this year. So if you are looking for something to do today come on down.

Checkout the link, I believe we are giving away a brand new hotrod today.

www.charleyscustoms.com/Car-Show.html

 

 

I now have the photos from the Memorial Race up on my website. There are a lot of them, So have fun finding you way thru them.... Te hee. They are unedited, But will be edited when purchased. I noticed that the color balance was off a little bit, But not bad and I can fix that easy when I edit them.  So Have fun looking. And Congratulatons to all of the Big Winners.

http://www.mcfadinphotography.com/Barrel-Racing/NWA-4D-BRA-2011/Ed-Bowen-Memo...

 

Ok Boys and Girls, Is everybody ready to chase some cans? I'm having some breakfast ( most important meal of the day you know ) loading up my stuff and will be heading to the Beautiful Rock Ridge Arena. Now remember, I think we are going to try and get a group shot. I'm just not sure if the girls are going to try it before or after the race, So stay tuned and we will find out together.

Ok, This is going out to all of the Barrel Racers out there. I now have the photos up on my website from the Siloam Springs race. These photos are UNEDITED So that I could get them up faster for your viewing. When you order you photos, I will edited them at that time. So you will get the same great photos that you always do. 

So have fun, and enjoy your photos. Here is a link where you can see you photos.

http://www.mcfadinphotography.com/Barrel-Racing/NWA-4D-BRA-2011/Siloam-Spring...

 

I will see you at Rock Ridge next week for the Ed Bowen Memorial Race 

Ok everbody, I have started uploading the photos from this years Hot Springs Rally. So far I have four galleries uploaded. I have a lot more to do, So stay tuned, I will be getting the rest up on site in the coming days. Here is a link where you can see them... http://www.mcfadinphotography.com/HotSpringsRally/2011-Rally

 

So enjoy and I will get the rest up as time allows. I will update you when I have more info.

 

NEW UPDATE! Due to the rain received this week The Ed Bowen Memorial Barrel Race is being moved to Next Saturday Oct. 1st. Exb will start at at 10:00 am. So thats cool. Remember, we are still going to try to get some group photos of all attendee's for the Memorial Race, that should be fun.

Now... As I understand it, The NWABRA Race at Siloam Springs is still on for in the morning (the 24th) at 10:00 am.  I think I saw somewhere were they are asking everyone to park on the south side of the arena, I think the FFA is having and auction that day also. I am planning on be at this race also... So maybe we can get some good photos.

And remember, as always... Accuracy depends on my Little Dyslexia problem ;D

Also, one more thing. I need Alex Goss and if she is there Nikki Andrews to come and see me tomorrow... I should not be to hard to find.

Pease stay tuned, I will be trying to stay on top of the information for these races. And I will post anything new as quick as I can find out about it.

SEE YOU ALL THERE!