Madi Kidd- The Cowgirl Princess
A major reason I wanted to start my photography business was not only because I love taking pictures, but because the stories and memories held within images. No Carnival Carnie’s first featured rider is “The cowgirl princess” Ms. Madi Kidd. An amazing barrel racer, growing breakaway roper, recent Southern Arkansas University commit, and one of my favorite cowgirls all around! Madi has been riding for thirteen years, and has several meaningful moments with both of her parents before a ride. As well as rituals… odd numbers, double checking tack, certain shirts, etc. Rodeo life can be busy and I wanted to hone in on Madi’s true beauty both inside and out. My blog is going to reflect not only projects and events I am hired to do, but stories I curate through my own creativity with clients… things I feel are important or fun to document. When my creative juices flow, and for me… me and Madi did just that.
I reached out to Madi several weeks before the session and explained my vision. “big fluffy dress, cowgirl hat, horses.” and… she of course pulled off just that look. The sun setting behind her on her family’s farm, surrounded by their horses which help with her weekend rodeo travels, and of course her natural beauty really helped my vision and goal come to life! At the end of the session, Madi told me she was so thankful for the opportunity to feel like a princess in a big pretty dress.
We often get caught up in the stress of life and forget to just relax, dress up pretty, and take the pictures. I am thankful we got to do just that. Simple, bright, memorable. Checkout some of my favorite images from this creative session below.
I am so happy to have been able to document these memories for Madi, and to have her as my first featured rider! If you have read this far, please comment your own rodeo ritual below and let me know why or how it started.
Madi, Thank you for such an amazing session. Remember, “Ride hard, Ride smart, Have faith.” I can’t wait to see what the future brings for you!