Almost West is a growing study of the settings, gestures, and small circles that shape Midwestern rodeo life. Made across Nebraska and the Plains, the work follows arenas, back pens, and the quiet edges of the sport—places where the character of this world comes into view.

A man wearing a cowboy hat, plaid shirt, and jeans speaking into a microphone at an outdoor event during daytime, with a bright sky and scattered clouds in the background.
Three horses in a fenced area, one brown and two white, standing on dirt ground with shadows cast by the fence, under a clear sky.
A cowboy in a checkered shirt and black hat sitting on a horse at a rodeo or outdoor event during sunset, with a crowd of people and other cowboys in the background.
Silhouettes of four people with cowboy hats and a flag against a setting sun.
Close-up of a black and white horse during a nighttime event with spectators seated in the background.
Nighttime scene at a rodeo or western event with mounted cowboys, a large American flag hanging from a crane, and a dark blue sky.