From the Lens: Mark Defabry

In each edition, Cowboy Lifestyle Network features a talented rodeo photographer who deserves the opportunity to have her or his work showcased to a national audience. In this edition, we feature Mark deFabry of deFabry Photography in Reno, Nevada.

You can reach Mark at defabryphotography59@gmail.com or on Instagram at @defabryrodeophotography.

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A. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” -Les Brown

■ The worn fingers, with chalk and tears of this glove, are of sentimental value. This glove has been along the journey of the rider’s highs and lows.

B. “You don’t follow your passion. You take it with you.” - Mike Rowe

■ I loved capturing the intensity of the rider to the pick-up rider assisting him to safety. The focus is on all eyes including the horses.

C. “Saddle up and follow your dreams.” - Chris LeDoux

■ I loved capturing his facial expression to the motion of the fringe on his chaps. Pictured, Kody Lamb

D. “Dedication and commitment are what transfer dreams into realities.”

■ Cowboy up - I’m always amazed the riders’ competition is always there to help them out and root for them.

It’s the cowboy lifestyle. His fierce expression and intense focus say it all. Pictured, Kaycee Feild

E. “Every obstacle is an opportunity to become a stronger version of yourself.”

■ My eye was drawn to the cross as he rides with faith and thinking of his upcoming ride.

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F. “Patience, persistence, and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” -Napolean Hill

■ Old School - I loved the gathering of cowboys and their expressions. The anticipation of the rider hitting the ground where he ultimately walks away unscathed.

G. “Hold the vision, trust the process, be relentless.” -Unknown

■ From his expression of the grinding of his teeth to fellow riders cheering him on. It’s truly a friendly competition. Pictured, J.B. Mauney H. No matter what knocks you down in life, get back up and keep going. Great blessings are a result of great perseverance.” -Unknown

■ This shot captures the adrenaline and intensity of the rider getting back to safety with the help of the bullfighter.

I. “True success is overcoming the fear of being unsuccessful.” -Paul Sweeney

■ Going for it - as soon as that gate opens it’s game on.

Mark deFabry has an eye for photography. He’s got a passion and appreciation for the western lifestyle. Mark was born in Pasadena, California, and grew up in San Gabriel, California. He had an interest in photography starting from a young age and soon discovered that he loved it. Mark had the opportunity to shoot photography at some professional football games in Los Angeles, the Rams versus the Raiders as well as horse races at the San Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Mark eventually moved up to Reno, Nevada where he received an opportunity to shoot photography at the Reno Rodeo where he came to truly fall in love with the rodeo sport. Mark’s been doing photography for about 40 years and has been a photographer at the Reno Rodeo for about 13 years. From all aspects of capturing the western lifestyle, the love and the passion is there.