Want to learn how to photograph barrel racing like you actually understand the sport?
This guide was created for photographers who are tired of guessing, tired of soft photos, tired of missing the shot and ready to level up with someone who lives and breathes the arena.

I’m Chelsey Somohano - a barrel racer, a horse owner, and a professional photographer who has spent years in the dirt capturing the sport with my camera. I don’t just photograph barrel racing… I run barrels myself. I know what the perfect turn feels like. I know what riders hope to see. And I know exactly how to capture a horse at its most powerful, athletic, and alive.

This is not a technical textbook.
This is not a boring photography manual.
This is a real-world, arena-proven guide built from thousands of runs, late-night jackpots, golden hour arenas, and hard-earned experience.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• the essential settings that actually matter for fast action

• how to time, frame, and anticipate each barrel

• how to shoot the iconic second-barrel money shot

• how to create creative, intentional gallery images riders love (and will spend money on!)

• how to use exhibitions to create candids and storytelling moments

• how to find races, sell your photos, and run the business side like a pro

I break down my exact process - what works, what doesn’t, what I wish I knew sooner, and how to shoot with intention so your images feel clean, powerful, and worthy of the sport. Incluced in this 65+ page e-book are pages upon pages of examples to correspond with every pillar.

Whether you're a brand-new photographer or someone looking to finally understand the sport, clean up your timing, and shoot like you belong in the arena… this guide will change the way you photograph barrel racing forever.

This isn’t just about taking pictures.
It’s about honoring the sport, the horses, the riders, and the stories that happen between the strides.

If you’re ready to capture barrel racing the way it deserves to be captured - this is your guide.