Time for Some Kool Deadwood Nites!

Although the days are still hot, the nights are cooling off, which means it's time for Kool Deadwood Nites!  Classic car buffs anxiously await this weekend, as classic cars from all over the country pour into the area to convene in Deadwood for a weekend of fun including poker runs, BBQs, and free concerts!  We headed to Deadwood for a little while last night to check out some of the cars, and are definitely planning on several more trips throughout the weekend!

Adam ~ Class of 2011

The senior portrait season is really picking up as summer is winding down and the kids are gearing up for an exciting school year!  Here is a sneak peak of my session with Adam, a senior who keeps busy in sports at Spearfish!

Formal portraits are also available for scholarship applications!

To view more portraits by Thompson Photography, visit Thompson Photography for a slideshow showcasing more of my work!

Jamie ~ Class of 2011!

I had a very quick shoot with Jamie on Friday...I am looking forward to getting together again when she has more time!

The weekends through September are booked, but there are still plenty of openings during the week!  

Call 605-641-2335 or email jmthompson@spe.midco.net to schedule your senior pictures now!

Alyssa ~ My Senior Spokesmodel!

My cancer treatment is coming to a close and I am excited about scheduling senior portraits again!  Alyssa is not only a terrific assistant, but she is one of my senior spokesmodels this year, and we have been having a great time building up her portfolio!

Call Jana at 605-641-2335 or email at jmthompson@spe.midco.net for information regarding senior portraits by Thompson Photography!  

Days of 76 Rodeo

Although I wasn't able to stay for the entire performance, I had a great time photographing part of Thursday night's Days of 76 PRCA rodeo in Deadwood! I can't wait until I recover from my chemotherapy completely and can actually cover entire events again!  Here are a few favorites from the night...

The complete gallery can be viewed at Thompson Photography ~ Days of 76.  Thank you for visiting my blog, and comments are always welcome!

Days of 76 ~ WPRA Barrel Racing Slack

It's time for the 8th Annual Days of 76 Rodeo! Voted the PRCA Midsize Rodeo of the Year the last six years in a row, the Days of 76 Rodeo is not one to miss!  Since I am receiving radiation therapy every morning in Rapid City, I missed most of the timed slack events, but I was able to make it to the WPRA barrel racing slack Thursday afternoon.

There is a parade in Downtown Deadwood on both Friday and Saturday, and evening PRCA rodeo performances both days, with an afternoon performance on Saturday as well.  Lots of cold beverages are available, and the grandstands provide plenty of shade in the evening, so get out and enjoy this terrific family event!

More images from the WPRA barrel racing slack can be viewed at Thompson Photography ~ WPRA Barrel Racing Slack.

Looking For Moose!

Spent the last week in the Pinedale/Big Piney area photographing wildlife and the beautiful Wyoming Range. Found plenty of moose, but this young cow was my favorite. Since she was not of breeding age and did not feel threatened, she showed no aggressiveness and was merely curious as I kneeled on the other side of the willow bush from her (wish I could say the mosquitoes were only curious also)!

Her curiosity got the best of her and she had to come and see 

what was on the other side of the willows!

Checking me out while her ears are flicking back and forth like crazy!

She decided I probably wasn't too much of a threat!

These images and many more nature and wildlife images are available at Thompson Photography ~ Nature and Wildlife.  I also have an extensive portfolio of wildlife images that are not in my gallery that are available as stock images for advertising and design purposes.  Please contact Jana at jmthompson@spe.midco.net or call 605-641-2335 if you have any questions.