Seth Stern

The other day, I got to meet a couple of my heroes .

They welcomed me onto their tour bus, where I finally got the chance to tell them what a positive impact their music has had on my life. Then, to my shock, they told me they were fans of my work. My imposter syndrome barely let that sink in, but gratitude rushed in to take its place. It felt like a touchstone — one of those rare moments that makes you stop, breathe, and truly take in the beauty of being alive.

The first time I heard their music was two years ago, when I was living in my car, chasing this dream of being an artist. I’m still chasing it — but now I live in a house with a bed. Not a tent pitched near a hatchback. I remember “Porch Swing Angel” pouring through my car speakers, their harmonies wrapping around me like a blanket. The romantic idealism in their songs was such a comfort — a soft light against the gritty reality and loneliness I was living in. Through their music, they helped me turn my lens toward the world in a way that felt both romantic and hopeful, even when my life didn’t.

I really doubt the bama boys knew what a personal impact they’d have on people like me when they released their music. But thats the beauty of art and storytelling. Once its released to the world, it belongs to the people and how they interpret it.

Feeding the soul

Raised on Red Dirt - Limited Edition Print

A meaningful portion of print sales will be donated to the Charitable Foundation to help sponsor tuition for Black children to attend educational experiences relating to horsemanship and rodeo sports.

Print size 16”x 10” with a 1” white matte
Total frameable size is 18” x 12”

With each sale the price increases creating a continually appreciating asset for collectors.

Only 20 of these will exist in the world. After that, it will no longer be available.

Available now on my site.

“Just Like That, She’s Gone” - Limited Edition Print

Image created in , home of the longest standing Black rodeo in our nation.

16” x 10” printed area with a 1 inch white border, total frameable size is 18” x 12”

This is a limited edition print. Only 20 will exist in the world. With each sale, the price increases — rewarding early collectors as the value of acquired art appreciates over time.

A meaningful portion of profits will be donated to the Project 2020 Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission it is to revitalize Boley, Oklahoma and other historic Black towns in Oklahoma.

Acquire prints at thecowboyphotographer.com

Spirit of the Rodeo - Limited Edition Print

A meaningful portion of print sales will be donated to The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition.

Print size 16”x 10” with a 1” white matte
Total frameable size is 18” x 12”

Starting price is $250 and with each sale the price increases creating a continually appreciating asset for early collectors.

Only 20 of these will exist in the world. After that, it will no longer be available.