The Face

Behind the Camera

A casual winter portrait in front of rustic wooden buildings with snow on the ground.

Emily Linn

Howdy, y'all! I’m a western lifestyle and rodeo photographer based near Cheyenne. I was born and raised on a farm in Northwest Arkansas, where horses, rodeo, and agriculture quickly became more than hobbies — they became my way of life. From competing in rodeos and collegiate barrel racing to training horses and working cattle, the western industry has shaped who I am long before I ever picked up a camera.

Photography entered my life in 2021 after receiving my first camera as a Christmas gift, but it wasn’t until I moved to the Texas Panhandle in 2022 to work as a pen rider at a 50,000-head feedlot that I truly fell in love with it. Somewhere between long days horseback, chasing sunsets, and documenting everyday western life, I realized photography allowed me to preserve the moments and lifestyle I cared most about. It was also during that chapter of life that I met my now fiancé, Cody.

In 2023, Cody and I moved to Wyoming to chase a few big dreams and build a life rooted in ranching, horses, and wide-open country. Today, we live on a ranch outside of Cheyenne, where I’ve officially turned photography into a career focused on capturing authentic western stories, real emotion, and the kind of moments that deserve to be remembered for years to come.

Whether I’m photographing a rodeo, weekly jackpots, branding, couple sessions, or your everyday life with horses and cattle, my goal is always the same: creating images that feel honest, timeless, and true to you.


Saddle up with me to follow my photography journey!



Updated 5/20/2026

FAQ

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE FOR YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY?

A.I like to freeze moments and preserve memories that are special for my clients, share my perspective on the world with my images, and share our way of life that we live that most only get to dream about.

WHAT KINDS OF SESSIONS DO YOU OFFER?

A.While I mainly take pictures of the western lifestyle, cowboys, and anything equine related; I am building my portfolio to capture many different types of sessions that I will be offering more of this year, so please stay tuned for those announcements via my Facebook page!

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?

A.While I am currently based out of Cheyenne, WY, I travel regularly to Northwest Arkansas to visit home; so I also plan to offer special sessions this year during travels!

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

A.If you would like to get to know anything more about me, have any questions, or would be interested in scheduling a session, please feel free to contact me.

2026 Photographer Goals

My bucket list for EQUINE related events that I would like to shoot this year

  • Horse show(s)
  • Show Jumping
  • Cow horse, cutting, reining, etc
  • More equine black backgrounds
  • More professional sales/stud photos
  • Some more videography - especially highlight videos for horses that are for sale
  • Equine "End of Life" shoots
  • More branding pen / cowboying (Always :) )
  • More barrel races
  • More ropings
  • Adding new arenas I've never shot in before


My bucket list for other SESSIONS I would like to offer this year

  • Model calls
  • Mini Sessions (Holiday minis, stock trailer minis, etc)
  • Family
  • Senior
  • Couples
  • Engagements
  • Headshots
  • Western / Ranch Styled Shoots
  • Equestrian Styled shoots
  • Western fashion (ie: A model call for group of ladies that is styled and has a theme)
  • Social Media Giveaways


CE Arrow Designs

I want to add more flyers to my portfolio this year! (Stud flyers, event flyers, invitations, web designs, etc.)

Please take a look at my design portfolio that will be continuously updated, and message me for any of your flyer needs!

Some Photos of my Life throughout the years

A photographer wearing a brown cowboy hat and denim shirt takes a photo with a digital camera against a blue sky.
A rider steers a gray horse around a barrel in a dirt rodeo arena with red fencing during a competitive barrel racing event.
A rider on a light-colored horse stands on a dirt road with green fields and blue sky in the background.
View from horseback showing cattle corral with black cow and brown horse in dirt paddock on sunny day.
A rodeo rider on horseback wearing a black cowboy hat, crown, and show attire with a sash in an outdoor arena at dusk.
Western rider in blue jacket sits atop a saddled bay horse inside a covered barn area during daytime.
A rider on horseback sits against a dramatic cloudy sky at a dusty ranch or arena during golden hour.
A person wearing a Kansas FFA Siloam Springs jacket and baseball cap stands in an open field.
Western barrel racer competes on horseback around a turn at the Muldrow OJRA rodeo event in 2013.
A rider sits atop a light-colored horse inside an indoor riding arena with dirt flooring and exposed beams overhead.
A white horse decorated in pink accessories and paint stands with a rider in a dark parking lot at night.
A horse rider in western attire traverses a snowy winter landscape under bright blue skies with white clouds.
Two individuals wearing cowboy hats and western attire pose together against a dark metal wall.
A person wearing a brown jacket and baseball cap tends to a saddled white horse on a dusty ranch.
A rider in denim and cowboy hat steers a white horse around rodeo arena bleachers during a competition.
Someone with their dog enjoying a scenic waterfall at a rocky creek with crystal clear water and layered stone formations.
A barrel racer on a white horse rounds a pink racing barrel in an indoor arena during competition.
Western rider in blue on a brown horse jumps over an obstacle in an indoor arena during an equestrian event.
A rider in a pink shirt and cowboy hat competing in barrel racing on a brown horse around a pole in an arena.
Barrel racing competitor on white horse gallops around blue barrel in nighttime rodeo arena during competition.
A cowboy on a palomino horse watches as someone ropes cattle in a dusty corral under bright blue skies.
A rodeo competitor rides a black horse through pole bending competition in an indoor arena.
A young hunter in a pink beanie and black coat holds up their catch and fishing rod in a mountainous winter landscape.
A white horse with red boots and saddle stands in a dirt arena alongside someone in a red jacket.
A horse's eye view of two horses dragging ropes on a dusty path between livestock fencing at a ranch facility.
Cowboy riding a white horse against blue sky during sunset on ranch.
A black and white photograph of someone in cowboy attire standing with a white horse in a grassy field.
A person wearing a cowboy hat, fringe suede skirt and snakeskin boots poses outdoors at sunset in a parking lot.
A horse and rider traverse a grassy hillside meadow at sunset with mountains and evergreen trees in the background.
A first-person view from horseback shows a brown dog laying in dirt near cattle pens at a ranch or feedlot.
Rider on a brown horse kicking up dust in a dirt arena under cloudy skies with arena fencing visible.
A rider in a blue shirt and cowboy hat guides a white horse around a barrel during a rodeo competition.
Competitive barrel racer rides a horse at high speed around an arena during a rodeo competition.
Winter scene with horseback rider and cowgirl sitting in snowy field next to brown fenced corral.
A western-style portrait showing someone in a brown cowboy hat and denim shirt against a rustic log cabin background.
Rancher on horseback works cattle in feedlot with black and white calf lying on ground during sunny day.
A rodeo rider on a white horse competes in barrel racing at the Siloam Springs competition in 2013.
A rodeo rider on a white horse rounds a red and white barrel during a competitive barrel racing event.
Someone measures the slope of a steep grassy hillside with a rope while a horse stands nearby under blue cloudy skies.
Horseback riding on two horses in a sandy corral with ranch fencing and trees in the background.
A rider on a white horse navigates around a bright yellow barrel in an indoor arena during a barrel racing competition.
Point of view shot from horseback showing riders traversing a flat, dry prairie landscape under clear blue skies.
View of an indoor equestrian arena with dirt floor and fluorescent lighting seen through a camera lens in the foreground.
A rider in western attire sits atop a chestnut horse with white leg wraps in a grassy outdoor setting.
Participants on horseback carry flags during a nighttime equestrian event under dark skies.
A western-styled outfit featuring a straw cowboy hat, sunflower bandana, blue NHSRA vest and denim against a gray metal wall.
Equestrian in purple shirt and cowboy hat riding a brown horse in an indoor arena during practice.
A rider in western attire guides a white horse through a dusty arena during an equestrian performance.
A cowboy rides a white horse illuminated by spotlights in a dimly lit indoor arena.
A rider in red western attire sits atop a light-colored horse at a dusty outdoor event with an American flag in view.
A person in a blue jacket wears a silver tiara and light-colored cowboy hat against a blurred outdoor backdrop.
A rider and horse navigate around a barrel during a competitive rodeo event at sunset in a dusty arena.
A person in a bright blue button-up shirt and white cowboy hat poses outdoors with a natural autumn background.
A person wearing a gray t-shirt walks past a large American flag hanging inside a barn or arena.
A white horse wearing a blue halter stands in snowy winter weather with winter gear and equipment visible.
A cowgirl barrel racing on horseback at nighttime rodeo competition event with stands in background.
A horse wearing a purple winter blanket stands with a rider mounted beneath a large tree at dusk in a rural field.
A rider carries the American flag while riding a white horse in an indoor arena with spectators in the background.
A rider sits atop a dark brown horse in an open field on a sunny winter day with utility poles in the background.
A person in jeans and baseball cap stands beside a white horse with bridle in a sandy outdoor paddock.
Barrel racer on horseback navigating around a yellow barrel during a rodeo competition at night.
A horse rider carrying an American flag performs during a rodeo event as spectators watch from crowded bleachers.
A western-style portrait against a yellow wall featuring a brown cowboy hat and blue striped button-up shirt.
Young blonde woman crouching in snowy alley holding camera, wearing jeans and black sweater, winter outdoor photography session.