About the Author

David R. Stoecklein has worked closely with ranchers and cowboys from every Western state. These friends have shared their generations-old culture to help David document the West on film. Through his work, he has gained a deep understanding of and respect for cowboys and cowgirls. His quest to keep the spirit of the West alive is heartfelt and uncompromising. David spends every free moment photographing cowboys, cowgirls, and all elements of their lives, preserving their heritage and traditions. David resides in Idaho with his wife, Mary, and their three sons.