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Through the Lens That Started It All
Some objects stay with us longer than we expect — not because they’re the best or the newest, but because they hold pieces of who we were before we understood how quickly life could move. For me, that object is a small Olympus point-and-shoot camera. It’s scratched, slow to wake up, and definitely outdated, but it’s the camera that taught me how to see. I got it when I was in fifth grade, long before I ever thought photography would become part of my identity. Back then, I ju
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Through Shadows and Light
Waking up this morning feels different. Yesterday didn’t just pass by like any other day it carried a heaviness that settled in my chest....
Jaden Stauffer
Sep 113 min read


Banana Ball - Denver Colorado
Baseball has always been called America’s pastime — but for many people, the game has felt like it drifted away from what made it...
Jaden Stauffer
Aug 202 min read


The Spirit of America
Out in the heart of South Dakota, surrounded by open skies and an ocean of golden grass, stands an old barn. It’s not grand. It’s not...
Jaden Stauffer
Jul 43 min read


Earth Day on the Prairie
Sometimes, the best moments in nature don’t come when you go looking for them — they happen when you’re just out in the middle of things,...
Jaden Stauffer
Apr 222 min read


The Mountains We Leave Behind
There’s something about the mountains—how they stand tall, unshaken, and unmoved by the world around them. They have seen storms rage,...
Jaden Stauffer
Mar 272 min read


Barbed Beauty in Winter’s Grip
There’s a certain stark beauty in winter—its quiet, its stillness, its ability to transform the harshest of things into works of art. As...
Jaden Stauffer
Jan 72 min read


Embracing the Beauty of Change
As I wandered through the woods with my camera, I was captivated by the scene unfolding around me. The leaves, once a uniform shade of...
Jaden Stauffer
Oct 11, 20243 min read


The Heartbeat of the Game
In the frame, the offensive line is assembled as a strong and determined unit, with the quarterback positioned behind them, prepared to...
Jaden Stauffer
Sep 27, 20242 min read


The Story Behind The Name
When I decided to officially launch my photography business, the name "Bar S Bar Photography" felt like the perfect fit. To understand...
Jaden Stauffer
Aug 21, 20242 min read


A Journey Through Time
In the heart of our ranch, nestled among the rolling plains and whispering grasses, lies a hidden treasure from the past—a late...
Jaden Stauffer
Jul 24, 20242 min read


The Heart of a Rancher
In the quiet corners of our barn, amidst the hum of daily ranch life, there's a black-and-white photograph that tells a story of love,...
Jaden Stauffer
Jul 23, 20242 min read


The Joy and Struggle of Calving Season
As winter slowly yields to spring, the landscape transforms from a stark, snow-covered expanse to a vibrant tapestry of green. For those...
Jaden Stauffer
Jul 23, 20242 min read


A Legacy of Resilience
Being the fifth generation to live and work on our family's ranch is a profound honor and a testament to the enduring legacy of those who...
Jaden Stauffer
Jul 23, 20242 min read


The Timeless Beauty of an Old Saddle
Cattle ranching has a storied history, dating back to the days when the open range was a vast expanse of untamed wilderness. The saddle,...
Jaden Stauffer
Jul 23, 20242 min read


From Bum Calf To Family Treasure
In the heart of our family's ranch, a unique story began with a small, vulnerable bum calf. She wasn't just any calf; she was the first...
Jaden Stauffer
Jul 23, 20242 min read


The Listener
Growing up, I was fortunate to have a blue roan horse named Gunny as a constant companion. This majestic horse wasn't just a pet; he was...
Jaden Stauffer
Jul 22, 20243 min read
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