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Help Me Help You — Why Your Engagement Matters More Than You Think
I want to talk about something that doesn't really get explained. As a Videographer, I don't just show up to these events with a camera and hope for the best. I'm hired. These rodeo committees and organizations bring me in specifically to capture and create content that helps promote their events — to tell their story in a way that reaches beyond the arena fence and into the feeds of people who weren't there. That's the job. And I take it seriously. From the Wildwood Bronc Bu
Belina Hooper
Mar 272 min read


The Most Important Man You Don’t Notice at a Rodeo
Let’s talk about the guy nobody claps for. No buckle. No entry fee. No “8 seconds of glory.” But without him? Rodeo doesn’t run. I’m talking about the pick-up man. When that bronc rider nods his head and the gate cracks open, all eyes go to the rider. Crowd leans forward. Announcer’s voice rises. Dust flies. We’re all watching the 8 seconds. But I’ve learned something from standing behind a lens. The ride doesn’t end when the buzzer sounds. That’s when his job starts. The pic
Belina Hooper
Feb 282 min read


“Why Don’t You Post Barrel Racing Videos?”
Ah yes. One of the most frequently asked questions in my inbox, DM's, and carrier pigeons: “Why don’t you post more barrel racing videos?” And friends… I have a very professional, well-thought-out, highly strategic answer for you. I don’t have the content. LOL. The Not-So-Secret Reality Most of the rodeos I film throughout the year are ranch rodeos. Think broncs, bulls, rough stock, and cowboys doing things their mothers told them not to do. 🐎💥 Currently, only 2x of the eve
Belina Hooper
Jan 172 min read


🧐 What 'Da Heck Is a Riggin’ Rally?
If you’ve been watching my recent reels and thinking, “Okay… but what am I actually looking at?” — you’re not alone 🫵 I’ve had a few messages lately asking the same thing: 🤷♂️ “What 'da heck is a Riggin’ Rally?” Fair question. It’s not exactly something you stumble across at your average New Year’s Eve party — unless your idea of ringing in the New Year involves bareback riders 🙃 So let’s break it down. 🌠 Not Your Average Rodeo Night The Riggin’ Rally — in this particula
Belina Hooper
Jan 91 min read


📹 Hiring a Videographer for the First Time?
Here’s What to Expect (and What to Ask!) There’s something special about a moment you can watch again — whether it’s a rodeo ride that shook the ground, a branding day filled with laughter, or a western business showing the world what they do best. But if you’ve never hired a videographer before, the process can feel like stepping into a chute you didn’t mean to enter. 😅 Don’t worry — I’ve got you. This guide will walk you through what to expect, what a “normal” package look
Belina Hooper
Nov 22, 20253 min read


A Ranch Rodeo for STARS
✨ Standing Tall for STARS ✨ This moment at the Beaver Meadows Ranch Rodeo says more than words ever could. Dozens of riders lined up, horses steady, and one bright red flag waving proudly — a reminder of the heroes who watch over all of us. For those who don’t know, STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service) is a non-profit air ambulance service that has saved countless lives across Western Canada. They’re the ones in the sky when seconds matter most — whether it’s a ranching ac
Belina Hooper
Oct 15, 20251 min read


Thanksgiving Gratitude from Behind the Lens
Thanksgiving always hits a little different when you live life close to the land. The dust, the wind, the long days — they all have a way of reminding you how much of this life depends on more than just yourself 🍂 I’ve spent this year behind the lens — capturing the faces, stories, and moments that make our communities what they are. Rodeo grounds filled with cheers, the hum of pickup trucks at sunrise, cowboys, cowgirls, kids trying their hand at mutton bustin’, and folks w
Belina Hooper
Sep 19, 20252 min read


Why Hire a Rodeo Videographer for Your Event?
Let’s be honest: rodeos aren’t exactly quiet. You’ve got bulls launching riders like rag dolls, broncs kicking up enough dust to choke a tractor, kids running around on sugar highs , and an announcer who hasn’t taken a breath since 9AM 🎤. It’s chaos. Beautiful, glorious chaos. ✨ Now, imagine trying to capture all that on a shaky phone video where half the shot is the back of someone’s hat 🤠 and the other half is your aunt yelling, “GET IT, JIMMY!” 📱 (Yellowstone vibes lol)
Belina Hooper
Sep 19, 20252 min read
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