Ric Andersen honored at 2016 PRCA Awards Banquet with Excellence in Rodeo Photography

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Ric Andersen accepting the 2016 Excellence in Rodeo Photography at the PRCA Awards Banquet

Last Night at the PRCA Awards Banquet at South Point in Las Vegas, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) honored CLN’s favorite photographer Ric Anderson with the 2016 Excellence Award for his body of work and overall contribution to the PRCA for photography this year.

Cowboy Lifestyle Network would also like to congratulate Ric Andersen for all his hard work while continuing to deliver the most stunning pictures to the entire world!

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“I would like to thank my wife Linda that has been my rock and each and every one of you that has supported me in my work more ways than one. Being honored with the 2016 Excellence Award, well this is for all the people that believed in me, thank you! What an amazing year 2016 was for me and I can’t wait till 2017 adventures!”

[/vc_column_text][vc_masonry_media_grid grid_id=”vc_gid:1480614256847-c3541c55-0ea8-4″ include=”30945,30955,30954,30944,30943,30953,30942,30952,30950,30948,30947,30946″][vc_custom_heading text=”About Ric Andersen”][vc_column_text]Ric Andersen is from Prince of Wales Alaska. In 1992, Andersen moved to Phoenix, Arizona to pursue a college degree in business and has never moved from the Valley of the Sun. He started showing interest in photography when he was 10 years old.
As a young boy, Andersen was always getting caught taking his grandfather’s 35mm camera and ended up breaking it one day (ooops!) so he bought Ric his very own kit camera to play with when he replaced his.

Ric Andersen and Hank Rafalski at the 2016 PRCA Awards Banquet at South Point in Las Vegas

From 1981 to 1985, Anderson shot for fun and always kept a camera with him while he attended school. From 1996 to 1998, he started semi-pro shooting sports in Phoenix. He went with his good friend Hank Rafalski to his first rodeo to take photos at a Honeycutt PRCA Rodeo in Cave Creek AZ. Let’s just say from that point on, he was instantly hooked. It took him the next 2 years to get his Pro Card from PRCA. Roy Honeycutt was the man that signed for his PRCA card back in 1998. Andersen then traveled to as many PRCA Rodeo’s he could to fill his permit in Arizona and California. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

A big thank you to Gene Hyder and Chuck Goerke for taking the time to teach me the art of shooting a good rodeo image and how to work the arena safely to get the best angles for all my images.

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He loves to do things differently (never done before if possible)!
Hiking National Parks at night to do Astrophotography (when he can find time)
Hiking around city’s day and night to do Street Photography (keeps you sharp)
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Aaron Kuhl

Aaron Kuhl is a passionate advocate for the western lifestyle, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Cowboy Lifestyle Network (CLN). Growing up as an Arizona native, with a mother who worked for Wrangler Western for over 30 years, Aaron was immersed in the cowboy culture from a young age. Aaron and his sister Heather grew up watching rodeos, as their grandfather and uncle were PRCA ProRodeo cardholders. This early exposure has given him a profound understanding and appreciation for the western way of life. Aaron went to Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, AZ, then to the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ, where he received a Bachelor of Science after creating his own major. This unique course of study wove together Business Marketing, Geography, Sociology, Philosophy, and Religion. After graduating from the University of Arizona, Aaron joined CLN in its nascent stages, contributing to its growth and development over the past decade. As COO, Aaron manages operations, using AI to streamline processes and analyze data, ensuring CLN remains a leading voice. With expertise in business development, he innovates and cultivates client relationships, supporting CLN’s exponential growth. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Aaron values his faith, family, and friends, which are the cornerstones of his life. This personal foundation, combined with his professional expertise, makes him a trusted and authoritative voice in the western lifestyle community. Aaron’s commitment to philanthropy is the bedrock of his personal ethos. He actively supports local Arizona organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, Chandler Compadres, Horses Help, Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, and the American Heart Association (among others), reflecting his dedication to giving back and strengthening the community he calls home. Through his work, Aaron aims to preserve and promote the traditions of the west, ensuring that the spirit of the cowboy lives on for future generations.