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My name is Rick Osborne, and along with my wife Stephanie, we own and operate Osborne Athletics. I am an avid sports fan, passionate about all sports, someone who has competed in sports my entire life. My wife Stephanie is an amazing professional photographer (www.ArdentPhotographyInc.com), passionate about documenting life's special moments. When we put our passions together, Osborne Athletics was created, a sports photography company that specializes in photographing youth sports leagues and youth sports tournaments throughout Wyoming and Colorado.

I was initially reluctant to create a blog for our company. Quite honestly, it felt self absorbed, somewhat narcissistic. I was wrong. We have been extremely fortunate to be involved with so many great sports stories throughout the past year. Stories of young athletes overcoming unbelievable odds and physical disabilities, young athletes returning to competition from severe injuries, young athletes that practice all year long for a one night performance, ONE NIGHT to be a star. The strength, determination, and dedication that we see from so many of these athletes is an inspiration. The adversity that many of the children overcome is amazing. I feel that these types of things need to be shared, these stories need to be told. I will use this blog to do just that.

Throughout the 2009 season, I will be documenting our year in youth sports photography. All of the tournaments and leagues we cover, the funny stories, those that are sad, inspirational...all of it. As I said, initially reluctant, I am now looking forward to it. I am blessed to have the opportunity to work with my best friend doing what we both love. Thanks for reading...