Triple Aught Design

Outdoor Adventure Apparel Photographer

When it comes to outdoor gear, Triple Aught Design (TAD) stands out as a brand that seamlessly merges utility, durability, and sleek aesthetics. Their products are designed for adventurers, by adventurers—a promise that resonates deeply with those who demand gear that performs under real-world conditions. To showcase this ethos, we embarked on an outdoor photoshoot that not only highlighted the design and functionality of TAD gear but also celebrated the spirit of exploration that defines their community.

Our first step was selecting a location that would reflect the rugged versatility of TAD gear. After much deliberation, we chose Gold Hill, Colorado, a unique remote alpine region with a mix of dense forests, rocky outcroppings, and old textured buildings. This terrain offered the ideal backdrop to demonstrate the adaptability of TAD’s apparel—from their breathable field shirts to their weather-resistant softshells. During a photoshoot for an outdoor apparel company I always dream for harsh weather. At the very least I pray for anything but a bald blue sky with harsh sunlight. And on this day we were gifted with classic mountain weather that changed by the minute. The cold temperatures added to the scene which was capped off with the occasional dense layers of fog that added an incredible element to the photographs.

Outdoor gear is more than just apparel; it’s a companion on journeys that test the limits of human endurance and ingenuity. With this photoshoot, we aimed to honor the spirit of Triple Aught Design and their commitment to creating gear that’s as bold as the adventures it’s made for. Whether you’re scaling peaks, forging trails, or simply embracing the elements on your own terms, TAD gear is built to inspire confidence and fuel exploration—and this photoshoot was our way of bringing that message to life.

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Triple Aught Design

Tactical apparel from Triple Aught Design

Outdoor apparel photoshoot

Outdoor apparel photography

Outdoor adventure photographer

Triple Aught Design Gear

Adventure lifestyle photography

Tactical gear for men - photoshoot

Men’s outdoor apparel photographer

Men’s lifestyle apparel photography

Old Corrals and Sagebrush

American West Photography - Old Cattle Corrals

Ian Tyson said best with the now famous line “I like old corrals and sagebrush…”

These photographs capture the weathered remnants of old corrals, standing as silent witnesses to the history of cattle ranching in the American West. The worn wood, often splintered and bleached by decades of sun and storms, speaks to the enduring hardships of life on the range. The rugged structures, set against vast, open landscapes, evoke a sense of isolation and resilience. Each post, beam, and wire tells a story of cowboys, cattle, and the unforgiving land they worked. Some corrals are nestled in dusty valleys, surrounded by rolling hills or jagged mountains, while others stand in flat, arid plains where time seems to stand still. In the soft light of dusk or the harsh midday sun, these old corrals serve as a powerful reminder of the frontier era, evoking a time when ranching was the lifeblood of the West, and the spirit of the cowboy was inseparable from the land.

Contact me directly if you’d like a western photography print of these old corrals for your home, office, or commercial space - rob@robhammerphotography.com

Photograph of an old wood corral in front of an iconic Western backdrop at sunset in Utah

Old wood cattle corrals in the American West

Black and white photograph of wood cattle corrals

Old cattle corrals covered in snow

Montana Cattle Ranch

Morning sun shines on the Sierra Nevada mountains and a cattle ranch outside Bridgeport, CA

Photograph of the cattle pens on the C-Punch Ranch near Lovelock, Nevada

Photograph of wood fence posts reflected in water at sunset on the Diamond A Ranch in Arizona

Wood corrals on a cattle ranch in Colorado

Sunset on a cattle ranch in Arizon

Black and white photograph of wood cattle corrals in front of an iconic Western backdrop

Colorado Fly Fishing Photographer

Fly Fishing the Big Thompson River

If you’re a fly fisherman living in or visiting the Denver/Boulder area, then you’re a happy person. The diverse river access within 30 minutes to a couple hours is incredible. A couple weeks ago I was out shooting on a stunning section of the Big Thompson River outside of Loveland, Colorado with a couple guides from Front Range Anglers - John Brown and Charlie Schaefer. Both really solid guys and extremely talented/knowledgable about everything fly fishing. If you’re in need of a guide, give their shop a call. They’ll take good care of you.

The day we went out was their day off, so they were checking out a particular section of the Big Thompson to see how it was fishing, to know whether or not it was worth bringing clients there. As things turned out, the river was fishing great! John and Charlie both got into a lot of trout, with a handful of them around or above 20 inches. Some really beautiful specimens. Even the “smaller” trout they netted would be a big win for most people. Any day on a river is fun, but it’s always extra special when you get a mix of weather, fall color, and the fish are hungry. We did some hiking up and down the stretch which presented a lot of different water with some incredible backdrops that made for great photography, but there was a lot of learning to be had too, just by watching them fish. They were both euro nymphing the entire time, using one fly - a mop or an egg. It’s amazing what you can soak in if you just sit and watch. I’ve only been back in Colorado a few months now and still have to pinch myself every time I’m on a river. I love it here so much.

Click HERE to check out more of my fly fishing photography and contact me directly to inquire about prints - rob@robhammerphotography.com

Colorado Fly Fishing Photography

Fly fishing guides on the Big Thompson River

Fly Fishing in fall color in Colorado

Fall fly fishing in Colorado

Fly fishing the Big Thompson River

Rainbow trout jumping out of the river

Netting a Rainbow Trout on the Big Thompson River

John Brown of Front Range Anglers having a laugh during a day on the river

Fly fishing guides from Front Range Anglers

Looking for trout on the Big Thompson River

Tree roots growing out of a rock

Charlie Schaefer netting a trout on the Big Thompson River outside Loveland, Colorado

A beautiful Rainbow Trout

Fall colors in the river in Colorado

Hardy fly rod and reel

One handed

Netting a large Rainbow Trout

A fly fisherman smiles while holding a trophy Rainbow trout
Fly fisherman on the Big Thompson River in Colorado - Black and White Photography

Big Thompson River Fly Fishing

Setting the hook

A proper bend in the rod

Won’t forget this one

Charlie Schaefer - Front Range Anglers

The big ones put up a good fight

Textbook Rainbow Trout

Moving up river

Fly Fishing the Big Thompson River surrounded by fall color in Colorado

Cowboy Art

Western Cowboy Photography Prints for Sale

Bring the unique charm of the American West into your home with our collection of authentic limited edition cowboy photography prints. Each image captures the spirit of the frontier, showcasing iconic scenes of cowboys in action—wrangling cattle, riding horses across vast open plains, and building bonds in the branding pen.

These hand signed prints highlight the raw beauty of the Western landscape, from sweeping vistas of golden prairies to dramatic mountain backdrops. With a focus on authenticity, each photograph reflects the grit and grace of cowboy life, celebrating the tradition and heritage of this enduring culture.

Perfect for home décor or as a unique gift for lovers of Western history, our prints come in various sizes and formats, allowing you to find the perfect piece to complement your space. Bring the essence of the Wild West into your home with our stunning cowboy photography—where every print tells a story of adventure, resilience, and the timeless allure of the open range.

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Authentic western cowboy photography prints

Black and white framed cowboy photography prints

Custom Cowboy Boots

BEST CUSTOM COWBOY BOOTS

When it comes to quality craftsmanship and iconic style, ML Leddy’s custom made cowboy boots stand out as a hallmark of Texas tradition. For over 100 years, this family-owned business has been dedicated to creating bespoke boots that perfectly blend functionality with fashion. Each pair of ML Leddy cowboy boots is crafted by skilled artisans who take pride in their work. Using premium materials like exotic leathers, including ostrich, alligator, and cowhide, every boot is designed for durability and comfort. The attention to detail is evident in the stitching, patterns, and custom options available, ensuring that each pair is truly one-of-a-kind.

Buying a pair of ML Leddy cowboy boots is more than just a purchase; it’s an investment in a piece of Texas heritage. The brand is synonymous with the spirit of the West, making these boots a cherished addition to any wardrobe. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, owning a pair of ML Leddy boots connects you to the rich culture of Texas.

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Custom sign at ML Leddy’s in San Angelo, TX.

Wood boot lasts fill the shelves at ML Leddy’s

Alligator leather cowboy boots

Handmade cowboy boots

Stitching cowboy boots by hand

Measuring a boot last for handmade cowboy boots in Texas

Wood nails attach a boot sole at ML Leddy’s in San Angelo, TX

Handmade cowboy boots in Texas


Leucadia Barbershop

Best Barbershop in North County

San Diego Barbershop

Spent some time back in San Diego last month and finally got around to photographing Emiliano Zermeno at his new Leucadia Barbershop location - a five minute drive from the house I lived in for 7 years. Funny concept when you think that this project encompasses all 50 states!

Last time I saw him was during COVID when they were forced to give haircuts in the parking lot outside. As you can see he has tattoos up to his chin. We talked a bit about his interactions with tourists coming into the shop that aren’t used to seeing people covered in tattoos. Emiliano is very kind person, but first impressions can be misleading, so sometimes it’s necessary to go the extra mile to make people feel welcome.

The shop has strong family history that began when his parents opened up in 1996. Like so many long time barbershops that have to deal with landlord issues, they unfortunately had to vacate that location recently, but that led to the beaut that he’s in now. A place that is a direct reflection of the barber himself (skateboarder) and the southern California culture he grew up in. It’s obvious when talking to him that family is a huge part of his life. As is continuing on what his parents worked so hard for. He’s also part of the Uppercut Deluxe crew, so you know his cuts are top tier. Head over to his shop’s website to learn more, and if you’re looking for a great haircut in north county San Diego, Leucadia Barbershop is the spot.

Click HERE to check out my photography book of barbershops in all 50 states of the USA.

And there are barbershop prints from this series available HERE. For all other print inquiries please contact me directly.

Photograph of Emiliano Zermeno - owner of Leucadia Barbershop in San Diego, CA

Emiliano Zermeno - San Diego Barber

Photograph of the neon sign in the window at Leucadia Barbershop in Encinitas, CA

Leucadia Barbershop - San Diego, CA

Photograph of hand painted writing on the door of a barbershop

Good Haircuts - Bad Advice

Best barbershop in North County San Diego

Best barbershop in north county San Diego

Photograph of skateboards hanging on the wall at a barbershop in San Diego, CA

Black and white photograph of a barbershop in San Diego, CA

Black and white photograph of a neon barbershop sign

Barbershop in Encinitas, CA

KJZZ Phoenix Radio

Basketball Photography Exhibition

So happy to see/hear this interview by Mike Brodie on KJZZ Radio in Phoenix with Western Spirit Museum’s exhibition coordinator Henry Terry. They discussed my American Backcourts photographs which will be on display their at the museum in Scottsdale until mid April 2025. It’s so fulfilling to see this project getting recognition after shooting it for 13+ years, so please click the LINK if you’d like to listen to their conversation.

And you can shop the fine art basketball prints from this series HERE

Interview with Mike Brodie of KJZZ Phoeniz

KJZZ Radio interview with Western Spirit Museum’s exhibition coordinator Henry Terry.

Tom Moorhouse

Tom Moorhouse - Cowboy

Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

Tom Moorhouse is a Texas legend so it’s no wonder that he was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. He’s cowboyed all his left. Never wanted to do anything different. A born cowpuncher. Aside from keeping his own herd of cattle, he also worked for many years at the famed Tongue River Ranch and 6666 Ranch. Tom is a hell of a story teller and might just have the best ears in the business. He was very gracious with his time, showing me around the ranch and the cemetery he built there for his wives. It was interesting to hear a guy like Tom being so candidly emotional when talking about them. I’m real grateful to have met and photographed him. Do yourself a favor and look up some videos of Tom online. He’s got a voice perfect for telling cowboy stories that you could listen to for days.

Click HERE to see more of my cowboy photography. And contact me directly for prints - rob@robhammerphotography.com

Black and white portrait of famous Texas cowboy Tom Moorhouse

Tom Moorhouse - Texas Cowboy

Photograph of Tom Moorhouse at the cemetery on his ranch

Cowpuncher - Tom Moorhouse

Portrait of a Texas cowboy

Portrait of legendary Texas cowboy Tom Moorhouse

Black and white portrait of cowboy Tom Moorhouse on his ranch in Texas

Tom Moorhouse



The Year's Best Photographs

American Photography Competition

The American Photography Competition is one of only a handful of competitions that I believe in out of the countless scams out there promising worldwide “exposure” for photographers. So it’s an honor to say that two of my cowboy photographs have been selected for the AP 40 - Year’s Best Photos! If you’d like to be humbled and inspired then go through the gallery of winning images . So much beautiful work in there.

If you’d like to see more of my authentic cowboy photographs go to this Gallery . And go HERE to purchase photography prints from the cowboy series.

Award winning cowboy photography

Award winning Western Photography

Western Spirit Museum

Photography Exhibition - Basketball

Scottsdale’s Museum of the West

Incredibly thrilled to announce a new exhibition of my American Backcourts series at the Western Spirit Museum in Scottsdale, Arizona. Not only is it a honor for me, but I also see it as a big win for the sport of basketball to be featured this way in a western museum. I love the American West so much and have been working on this basketball photography series all over the country for about 13 years now. So to have the game celebrated in place where most people never associate the two, is quite gratifying! If you’re in the area, please stop by to see the show as well as the other incredible exhibitions they have throughout the museum. I particularly enjoyed seeing William Matthews work in person. I’ve been a fan of his for a while now and have enjoyed seeing his work in books, but nothing compares to seeing it in real life.

More from the press release:

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., August 22, 2024 –  Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West announced today the opening of the upcoming exhibition Rob Hammer: American Backcourts, which will be on view from August 26, 2024, through April 13, 2025. This exhibition offers a fresh perspective on the New West by showcasing the distinctive relationship between basketball and the Western United States through the lens of acclaimed photographer Rob Hammer.

 

American Backcourts presents a stunning collection of images that capture the essence of basketball in the West—where the sport, though not traditionally associated with the region, embodies the pioneering spirit that defines the American West. Over 13 years and 300,000 miles, Hammer has traversed the Western United States, documenting rustic and makeshift basketball courts that tell the stories of resilience, ingenuity, and the enduring love of the game.

 

Inspired by a photograph of NBA legend Larry Bird’s childhood hoop in French Lick, Indiana, Hammer’s journey reveals how even the simplest setups can nurture greatness. His work showcases the raw beauty of handmade hoops crafted from whatever materials are at hand, placed in environments as diverse as the Western landscape itself—on dirt, grass, clay, and gravel. These images reflect the love of basketball and the resourceful and indomitable spirit that has come to define the West.

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Photography exhibition of Rob Hammer's basketball series at the Western Spirit Museum in Scottsdale, Arizona

Photography exhibition at the Western Spirit Museum in Scottsdale, Arizona

The number one western museum in the USA

California 395

California Road Trip Photography

Highway 395

Road tripping just about anywhere in the Eastern Sierra’s is sure to be breathtaking, but there’s something special about Highway 395. Anyone who lives in Southern California that drives up to Bishop or Mammoth knows exactly what this is all about. It’s not just the sheer beauty that the 395 offers, it’s also the growing excitement that starts after getting out of San Diego/Los Angeles, then watching the Sierra’s get bigger with each passing mile. Knowing what lies in store at your destination.

I’ve been driving California’s 395 for almost 20 years and never get sick of it. Sometimes it’s just fun fly fishing or snowboarding trips and other times it’s for a client. No matter what though, I always make extra time to photograph along the way. After years of driving countless miles through the American West, I can say that this route through the Sierra Nevada Mountains ranks right up there with the best road trips in the country.

Reach out to me directly if you’d like a photography print of California Highway 395 for your home, office, or commercial space. Editorial/commercial licensing available as well.

Click HERE to check out my photography book on the American Road Trip.

California 395 Photography Print

Black and white photography of California Highway 395

Photograph of the Still Life Cafe in Independence, CA

Still Life Cafe - Independence, CA

Photography of Lloyd's in Lone Pine, California with the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the background

Lloyd's - Lone Pine, CA

Photograph of a hotel in Lone Pine, Ca

Hotel - Lone Pine, Ca

California 395 Road Trip Photography

Photograph of the El Rancho Motel in Bishop, California

El Rancho Motel - Bishop, California

Sierra Nevada Mountains Road Trip Photo

Driving through the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Mammoth, CA

Fine art photography of Highway 395 in Mono Lake, CA

Driving past Mono Lake - California

Photograph of the moon rising at dusk over Mono Lake in California

Fine art photograph of Mono Lake, CA

Fine art road trip photography

Driving on Highway 395 past Mono Lake towards Bridgeport, CA

Photograph of the bar at the Bridgeport Inn - California

Bar at the Bridgeport Inn

Photograph inside the Bridgeport Inn Hotel - California

Entrance to the Cowboy Rooms at the Bridgeport Inn - California

Neon sign of a motel in Bridgeport, California

Hotel - Bridgeport, CA

Photograph of Topaz Lake on the California/Nevada border

Sunrise over Topaz Lake in California

San Diego Barbershop

Traditional Barbershop in San Diego, CA

Johnny Lovato’s Barbershop

Back in 2011 I began photographing traditional barbershops as a way to preserve a dying piece of American culture and cornerstone of every local community. These relics were all going away due to the barber passing on, retiring, or being pushed out of their shop to make way for a higher paying tenant. Last week I drove by Johnny Lovato’s Barbershop in San Diego and was sad to see that it had changed hands, been gutted, and reopened as a soulless salon. No offense to the current owner, but it’s sad to see decades of memories stripped away. A barbers shop is his second home and a place that he’s spent a life forging relationships and community. And that’s what this body of work is all about - documenting these time capsules so their legacy can live on. These photographs are from 2011 when Johnny was still cutting and later in 2019 when his son had taken over. I remember Johnny being a very kind person. He loved the bird in his shop and got a lot of enjoyment from feeding it Cheetos.

If you’d like to support this project you can do so by purchasing a copy of my photography book on traditional barbershops in all 50 states of the USA.

And contact me directly if you’d like a photography prints of any barbershops from this series.

Photograph of a traditional barber in San Diego, CA

Johnny Lovato's Barbershop - Point Loma, CA

Old school barbershop in San Diego, CA

San Diego Barbershop

Photograph of a barber feeding his pet bird in San Diego, California

Johnny Lovato - Barber

Portrait of a San Diego barber

Portrait of a San Diego barber standing behind his chair

Photograph of a rotary telephone inside an old school barbershop

Rotary phone in a traditional barbershop

Photograph of a barber sitting in his chair

Photograph of an old school barber in San Diego, CA

Traditional barbershop in San Diego, CA

Photograph of a customer getting their hair cut at a barbershop in San Diego, Ca

University Club - San Diego

University Club - San Diego, California

Recently had a great opportunity to present some of my cowboy photography to members at The University Club in San Diego, California. Sitting on the 34th floor of the Symphony Towers, the club has the best view in all of America’s Finest City! It was a pleasure just being up there, but even more so presenting work along a couple other photographs that I’m lucky to call friends - Nick Nacca and Gary Allard as well as APA San Diego. It was a great night all the way around. The three of us had fun presenting our work and everyone in attendance was very engaged during and after. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share!!

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Fine art photography at the University Club in San Diego

Photography presentation at The University Club in San Diego, California

Photograph of fine art photographers presenting work at The University Club in San Diego, California

Color photographs taken by Tim Hardy

Black and white photo taken by Rich Soublet

Paris Street Photography

Fine Art Photography - Paris, France

Photo Gallery

Emily and I recently took a trip to Paris, France and there is no way to overstate how much we enjoyed it. The city certainly doesn’t need endorsement from us or anyone else, but our experience greatly exceeded high expectations. We loved every bit of it and both agreed that Paris would be a great place to live for a year (or more). One of our favorite things to do while traveling is exploring a city on foot. So days and nights were filled walking through the different arrondissements, taking in everything Paris has to offer - cafes, restaurants, museums, galleries, and of course the undeniable tourist attractions like the Eiffel Tower. All of the photographs you see here were made casually during walks. None of them were planned at all. They are just reactions to whatever we came across, which I find to be an incredible amount of fun, while also equally relaxing, and a great exercise in photography.

Contact me directly about photography prints of Paris, France for your home, office or commercial space. The images are also available for editorial/commercial licensing. rob@robhammerphotography.com

Fine Art Photography - Paris, France

The Seine River - Paris France

Paris Street Photography

Street Photography - Paris, France

Street Photography - Paris, France

Photograph of a couple embracing on the street in Paris, France

Photograph of two restaurant waiters in Paris, France

Cathedral surrounded by homes in Paris, France

Photograph of two women drinking at a cafe in Paris, France

Paris Fashion Photography

Paris Street Fashion

Photograph of a well dressed woman walking in Paris, France

The Basilica of Sacré Coeur de Montmartre

Hat shopping in Paris, France

Riding the subway in Paris, France

Parisian bicycle

Paris Fashion

Drinking wine and eating cheese in Paris, France

Looking at a Monet painting in the Louvre

Shadow the Notre Dame Cathedral on buildings along the Siene River in Paris, France

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone - Olympics

Gold Medal - World Record - Hurdles

American Hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has been putting on quite a show at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. If you saw her performance last night in the 400m race, then you know why people are calling her the GOAT! There wasn’t another runner even close to her at the finish line when she took home another Gold Medal and set a new world record! Making America proud!!

I shot these photographs of Sydney a few years back while she was training on the track in Los Angeles and they are available for commercial licensing, editorial licensing, and wall as fine art prints / wall art. Contact me directly to inquire rob@robhammerphotography.com

Portrait of Sydney McLaughlin Levrone

Photograph of Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone training

Sydney McLaughlin Levrone smiling

Portrait of Olympic Champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone training on a track

Basketball Photography Gallery

Basketball Art - Photography Prints

Someone recently shared the Netflix trailer with me for Rez Ball - a movie about a basketball team on an America Indian Reservation in Shiprock, New Mexico. Which got me thinking about this fine art basketball photography series I’ve been shooting for the past 13+ years. After driving 300,000+ miles all over the USA, I can say there isn’t a pocket of this country where you won’t find the sport, but nothing is more dense with basketball hoops then Reservations across the American West!

It’s been a while since my last post of basketball hoop photographs despite the American Backcourts series continuing. So here are a few images made during recent road trips. If you’d like to see photographs of basketball hoops on Indian Reservations, click HERE to visit the main gallery for this project.

And click HERE to purchase fine art basketball hoop prints for your home, office, or commercial space.

Photograph of a basketball hoop in front of an old dilapidated  house in Upstate New York

Basketball hoop in front of a dilapidated house in Upstate New York

Photograph of a homemade wood basketball hoop and rim hanging on a telephone pole in Utah

Homemade basketball hoop on a telephone pole - Utah

Weeds growing through the cracks of an outdoor basketball court in Massachusetts

Fine art photograph of a basketball court on the Llano Estacado in Texas

Markings on an old barn where a basketball hoop once hung on a farm in West Virginia

Black and white photograph of a basketball rim hung on a tree stump with no backboard in Upstate New York

Photograph of an outdoor basketball court in a small Western Massachusetts town

Photograph of a basketball hoop on an old ranch in Colorado

Western Photography Gallery

Cowboy Prints - Fine Art

It’s been a fun couple of months back to back exhibiting my fine art photography prints of working cowboys in the American West. Most recently is a show at Phillips Gallery in Salt Lake City, Utah where 12 prints are being shown.

It’s very important to keep photography alive in the printed form, so each exhibition of this project means a hell of a lot. Not only to celebrate the Western culture and the people that dedicate their lives to it, but to remind viewers of the power of a printed photograph. So if you’re in town please stop by to check out the work. Otherwise you can shop the limited edition cowboy prints available on my website HERE

Western cowboy photography prints

Authentic photography prints of American Cowboys

Western Photography Gallery

Cape Cod Photography Gallery

Cape Cod Wall Art Prints

America is filled with a diverse selection of summer vacation destinations that change visually and culturally from region to region. For New England, it doesn’t get any better than Cape Cod, which is why millions of people flock there every summer to sit on the beach and eat fresh seafood from their favorite Raw Bar.

I consider myself very lucky for having having grown up in Upstate New York for many reasons, but mostly because we vacationed every year on Cape Cod. At 44 now, I can honestly say it keeps getting better and better. Of all the trips Emily and I are grateful to take overseas to places like Vietnam and India, nothing compares to that week in summer with family. It’s really special. My mother’s family lived there, so nostalgia and sentimentality certainly have something to do with it, but there’s no denying what an incomparable place Cape Cod is. I’ve been casually photographing the place every year without any sort of intention, but I can see the series turning into something down the road. Maybe a book. Who knows. Either way it’s fun to revisit these images after not seeing them for a while.

Contact me directly if you’d like print of my Cape Cod photographs for your home, office, or commercial space - rob@robhammerphotography.com

Mayflower Beach - Cape Cod - Masachusetts

Whale Watching - Cape Cod

Whale Watching - Cape Cod, MA

Sesuit Harbor Cafe - Cape Cod

First Encounter Beach

Wellfleet Harbor

Raw Bar

Provincetown

4th of July Parade in Orleans, MA

Photograph of people waiting for ice cream at Mac's on the Pier in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, Cape Cod

Mac’s - Wellfleet

The beach in Dennis, MA

Mayflower Beach - Cape Cod

Kid having fun on the beach - Cape Cod

Lifeguard on an empty beach in Cape Cod

Teal Blake

Teal Blake - Cowboy - Painter

Western Artist

Teal Blake has been an artist for as long as he can remember and people are drawn to his painting of cowboys and horses because of the authenticity that only comes from someone genuinely living the lifestyle. He’s not the kind of guy that fabricates imagery in his head. Every brush stroke that’s put on his sought after canvas’ comes from real life experiences he’s had as a cowboy himself. So it’s no wonder that Blake is the youngest member that has ever been asked to join Cowboy Artists of America.

I’m personally drawn to Teal’s paintings, which is why I contacted him a while back about getting together for a shoot. Luckily a home for the article was easily found in Western Art Collector Magazine, making it a win all the way around for everyone. The longer I live in this photography world the more important it becomes to focus on projects and stories that interest me. Otherwise, what’s the point? There has to be more than a paycheck at the end of the day. Hanging out with Teal in his art studio in Texas was great. He’s a really easy going guy, which can be rare in the art universe that’s so often filled with egos. Aside from our shared interest in creating work about cowboys, Teal is also a fly fisherman and food lover, so we naturally had a lot to talk about. After having dinner at his house with he and his girlfriend, Teal’s generosity continued when he gave me a box of flies to fish with on the Brazos River the next morning because all the fly shops were closed. He’s originally from Montana, but that’s what I’ve come to know as Texas Hospitality.

Click here to view Teal Blake’s paintings on his website

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Teal Blake painting in his studio in Texas

Western cowboy painter Teal Blake

Photographs of Teal Blake in his art studio

Jackson, Mississippi Photography Gallery

Photographs of Jackson, Mississippi

If you wander into Jackson, Mississippi without an ounce of knowledge about it, you quickly wonder why not. Jackson is a small city but there is still a very tangible atmosphere of a deep history in it’s roots. The gritty outskirts have a unique vibe that signifies you’ve come to a different place. Then within a few blocks you’re in a clean urban area surrounded by beautiful architecture of government buildings, cathedrals, and other Southern structures that have obviously take more than a few laps around the sun. It’s been quite a while since a location left a historical impression on me like Jackson and to my knowledge there isn’t another city in the country that has the same feel. Truth be told, the only reason I made it a point to go there is because Johnny Cash found the place interesting enough to write a song about. So you’d naturally believe there had to be something behind his motivation.

All photographs are available as prints for your home of office - rob@robhammerphotography.com

Photograph of a used car dealership on the outskirts of Jackson, Mississippi

Car dealership in Jackson, Mississippi

Black and white historic photograph of the Capitol Building in Jackson, MIssissippi

Photograph of the State Capitol Building in Jackson, Mississippi

Photograph of a church in downtown Jackson, MS

Cathedral of St. Peter The Apostle

Historic black and white photograph of the Standard Life Building in Jackson, MS

The Standard Life Building in Jackson, Mississippi

Historic black and white photograph of downtown Jackson, Mississippi

The Old Capitol Museum

Historic photographs of Jackson, MS

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral - Jackson, MS

Historic photograph of the Capitol Building in Jackson, MS - black and white

The State Capitol of Mississippi

The best strip club in Jackson, Mississippi

Babes - Strip Club - Jackson, MS