an honor bull ride.

Teigan Gray rode a bull to honor his younger brother, Tanner, who committed suicide in November.

x-treme bull riders & pcra rodeo.

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x-treme bull riders... after the ride.

I wanted to do a portrait series to get the ball rolling in 2011. I decided upon the x-treme bull riders after they ride the bull because it would give a different look for the readers. Usually we photograph the bull riders while riding and from the sidelines (or at least from a distance). Yes, these pictures too are from the sidelines. However, I hope they bring out more of the riders' personality on an individual level... rather than the usual visuals where they are accompanied by a bull.

these images are © 2011 Rapid City Journal and may not be reprinted or used without permission.

these images are © 2011 Rapid City Journal and may not be reprinted or used without permission.