James Brosher Photography

Portfolio website for James Brosher, a Bloomington, Indiana based editorial and wedding photographer specializing in action, documentary, and portrait images.

Wyoming Tribune Eagle

Cheyenne history buff Rolf Skoetsch

On Thursday I was assigned to photograph a portrait of Rolf Skoetsch, a local history buff who volunteers at the Wyoming National Guard Museum. Rolf is a really nice guy. After I took his portrait, I ended up having a conversation ranging from antique tractors to Germany with him in his driveway for another hour. This might not be the world’s greatest portrait, but it was a nice assignment for me because I got to get out of the office and have a conversation with someone. Connecting with people is a part of photography that is absolutely essential for good community photojournalism. You have to be able to get to know folks and have a conversation with them. As I was told once: always look for the lowest common denominator when working with folks you don’t know.

Rolf Skoetsch poses with a 1930s era John Deere row crop cultivator that adorns the yard at his Rucker Road home on Thursday, June 2, 2011. Skoetsch, who immigrated to the United States from Germany as a teenager after World War II, has a collection of antique farm equipment.
Rolf Skoetsch poses with a 1930s era John Deere row crop cultivator that adorns the yard at his Rucker Road home on Thursday, June 2, 2011. Skoetsch, who immigrated to the United States from Germany as a teenager after World War II, has a collection of antique farm equipment.

Cheyenne Post 6 vs. Denver Hit Streak baseball

Cheyenne Post 6 catcher Rafer Cooley hits the turf as he twists back to make a play on a foul ball that eventually dropped to the ground during a high school baseball game against Denver Hit Streak on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at Powers Field in Cheyenne. Post 6 won 12-4.
Cheyenne Post 6 catcher Rafer Cooley hits the turf as he twists back to make a play on a foul ball that eventually dropped to the ground during a high school baseball game against Denver Hit Streak on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at Powers Field in Cheyenne. Post 6 won 12-4.
Cheyenne Post 6 center fielder Brandon Nimmo gives a rock on sign to his coach after successfully stealing second base during a high school baseball game on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at Powers Field in Cheyenne.
Cheyenne Post 6 center fielder Brandon Nimmo gives a rock on sign to his coach after successfully stealing second base during a high school baseball game on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at Powers Field in Cheyenne.

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Memorial Day in Cheyenne

After getting rained on for three straight days last week in Sheridan, I might have brought it to back to Cheyenne. Most of my assignments this week were outside, and I got rained on during most of them. Unfortunately this was the case for Cheyenne’s annual Memorial Day ceremony. It was about 45 degrees, windy, rainy and it started randomly hailing pieces of ice the size of peas for a good part of the ceremony.

Clarence Porter, a member of the Forty and Eight Club, walks down a cemetery road after a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30, 2011, at Beth El Cemetery in Cheyenne.
Clarence Porter, a member of the Forty and Eight Club, walks down a cemetery road after a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30, 2011, at Beth El Cemetery in Cheyenne.
Col. Scott Fox, vice commander of the 90th Missile Wing at Warren Air Force Base, salutes after laying a wreath for the Air Force during a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30, 2011, at Beth El Cemetery in Cheyenne.
Col. Scott Fox, vice commander of the 90th Missile Wing at Warren Air Force Base, salutes after laying a wreath for the Air Force during a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30, 2011, at Beth El Cemetery in Cheyenne.

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Ouch

Colorado Outlaws third baseman Mike Martinez reacts as Cheyenne Mustangs' Kadis Chase slides into third during a baseball game on Monday, May 30, 2011, at Pioneer Park in Cheyenne. Martinez tagged Chase out at third.
Colorado Outlaws third baseman Mike Martinez reacts as Cheyenne Mustangs' Kadis Chase slides into third during a baseball game on Monday, May 30, 2011, at Pioneer Park in Cheyenne. Martinez tagged Chase out at third.