Carrollton Stampede Pro Rodeo 2024 - Southern Rodeo Company

It was a wet weekend in Carrollton, Georgia for the 19th Annual Carrollton Stampede Pro Rodeo but that didn't stop the crowds or the action. Sadly I was not able to make both nights so the highlights here are from Friday only.
Big thanks to event producer, Shari Wilkins of The Cowboy Shop, to my Southern Rodeo Company family, and all the athletes (human, bovine and equine) that made this event a memorable one.
Camera bodies for this are a pair of Sony A7IV. For action I use a Sony 70-200 f/2.8 (v.1) lens. I'm still digging (literally) the Innorel carbon fiber tripod with a 75mm bowl and Manfrotto 502AH fluid head for all events. For the crowd shots I use a Tamron 20-40 f/2.8 on a Ronin RS3 Pro gimbal. Footage is 10 bit 4:2:2 at 60fps. Shooting 4k at 60fps on the A7IV forces a Super-35 crop. So effectively, my 70-200 becomes a 105-300mm.
Tiffen Black Pro Mist filters work really well for these outdoor events so tame rolloff in the skies and bloom the artificial lights. Flares are your friend.
If you have any questions about my approach to shooting rodeo, or any suggestions on ways I can do a better job, please comment below. Thanks for watching!
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