As the chute gate opens or the barrier drops, years of hard work and training, hours of planning and preparing, countless bumps, bruises, cuts and broken bones, and the endless miles of travel, all fade away.

For a few short seconds, it is the chance to live the dreams of every cowboy and cowgirl, as all eyes around the arena are fixated on them.

Within seconds they become either a champion, enjoying the thrill of a winning ride or they are dusting off the agony of defeat, and already looking ahead to the next go.

For the cowboys and cowgirls, rodeo producers, stock contractors, rodeo clowns and bullfighters, pickup men, fans, and others who bring the rodeo to life, it is not just a ride or an event but a way of life, and it does not have to be just an 8 Second Ride.

8 Seconds Photography by Steph J Photography, helps rodeo committees and producers, stock contractors, cowboys and cowgirlsand fans enjoy the thrill of the ride over and over again and helps tell the amazing story of the rodeo.