My Name is Toni Marie,

The one behind the camera, usually dusty and probably sunburnt… But always chasing the good light and great angles!

Born and raised in the west,

It was almost like hay in your boot - you couldn’t shake it out. Having a passion to create stunning photos, and still be involved in the rodeo in one way shape or form, it seemed given to become a Rural, Ranch & Rodeo Photographer.

I’ve always loved the dirt,

I grew up in Central Oregon. Been around Dogs, Cats, and Horses since the moment I’ve opened my eyes.


It didn’t start with a camera, but I’ve always been artistic, and I’ve always loved the scenic and quiet moments the countryside provided.

It seemed obvious after a while….

I finally picked up a camera after getting inspired from a friend in High School (not just taking photos from my phone) That’s when it was solidified.

One Curiosity turned into a 6 year profession.

Quickly after learning the camera, the basics, mistakes and cringing at photos… I realized this was a passion, my dream. As if the worn out journal begging to be put on the shelf wasn’t proof enough already.

From 2019 to 2025 and counting,

I specialized in Animal, Equine, Rodeo, and Western Lifestyle photography. There is so much heart, grit, emotion, Life - in the western ways. I already grew up in it, there was no way I was going to grow out of it.

Some Fun Facts About Me!

  • I LOVE dragons. Always have since 2010. How To Train Your Dragon? Own it all… Do I have merch and a dragon book in the making? Yes. Do I have a dragon game on my phone that I’ve had since the game was in its first stages of being popular? Also yes. Have I run out of room in my room for more dragon figures…whaaatt?? Nooo…..

  • I own a horse and two cats. I used to have three childhood dogs, however they passed away due to cancers and old age. But even then, I don’t see myself ever NOT owning Horses, cats, dogs.. Oh, and one day goats.. And definitely chickens again!

  • When I said I’ve always been an artist. I mean I’ve ALWAYS wanted to. I’ve known since the second grade. How? My second grade teacher made us create a “wish present” during the Christmas time. It’s a wooden block wrapped in Silver wrapping paper. On the back it tells us what we would want in this “present’ and why. I listed all sorts of art supplies because I wanted to be an artist when I grow up. Now, I have tons of sketchbooks and too many pens for a normally sane person to count along with my photography gear!

So, what’s it like hanging around me?

Besides questioning my humor, watching me trip over my feet to get the good angles; Seeing me probably eat dirt in the arena that even the announcers laugh and dancing to music playing on repeat in my head - You’ll get a memorable session, your favorite run captured from your events, and laughs till our stomachs hurt. You’ll get memories captured. Personalities or your fur babies imbedded in an image, and Pictures to use for a lifetime.