<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Belina Hooper Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cinematic storytelling from the heart of Alberta — filmed with purpose and passion.  Offering highight videos and creative reels.]]></description><link>https://www.westerncowboychronicles.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:34 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.belinahoopermedia.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[From the Arena to the Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let me be honest with you right out of the gate: when it comes to wildlife, I'm a complete rookie. For the last couple of years, my home has been the rodeo arena, and I've gotten good at it — confident, even. I know the events. I know the rhythm of a go. I can feel those eight seconds coming before the gate ever cracks. Give me a saddle bronc or a barrel run and I'll tell you its story in a way that just might put a lump in your throat. This year I added stills into the mix, and that's been...]]></description><link>https://www.belinahoopermedia.ca/post/from-the-arena-to-the-wild</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1cb8bc61de78e3b21358ec</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 22:45:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e06b2_90b86382e214474ba3c0ac936aaa44d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Belina Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Really Owns That Rodeo Photo? A Plain-Spoken Look at Copyright, Credit, and Why It Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some months back, a rodeo committee chair called me up. They'd just wrapped a great event, my photos had landed in their inbox, and the committee's social media coordinator was already drafting next year's promo. The chair had one question, and I'll be honest — I appreciated that she asked. "Belina, can we use a couple of these photos for the poster?" That phone call is the reason I'm writing this. The question isn't unusual. Most committees, sponsors, and even seasoned event organizers...]]></description><link>https://www.belinahoopermedia.ca/post/who-really-owns-that-rodeo-photo-a-plain-spoken-look-at-copyright-credit-and-why-it-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0cdde49209fbd4f4efee68</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:06:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e06b2_6e0b9c9482fa484cbcde09539727e4e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Belina Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help Me Help You — Why Your Engagement Matters More Than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Bustin' Ranch...]]></description><link>https://www.belinahoopermedia.ca/post/help-me-help-you-why-your-engagement-matters-more-than-you-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6f7f6495b6130434f6727</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:35:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e06b2_d0a7f194069f4e0d86dbde9b01f754e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Belina Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Most Important Man You Don’t Notice at a Rodeo]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 pick-up man is the...]]></description><link>https://www.belinahoopermedia.ca/post/the-most-important-man-you-don-t-notice-at-a-rodeo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a3c0fa9d34acb7c437eac1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:35:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e06b2_7078479b930e48de81377d9b9d48278b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_828,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Belina Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Why Don’t You Post Barrel Racing Videos?”]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 events I cover...]]></description><link>https://www.belinahoopermedia.ca/post/why-don-t-you-post-barrel-racing-videos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696bfc4f3e23fce29377182f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:19:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e06b2_000c2ff81d6d4ebc9be841fdd7645dcf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Belina Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ What 'Da Heck Is a Riggin’ Rally?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 particular case it was the...]]></description><link>https://www.belinahoopermedia.ca/post/what-da-heck-is-a-riggin-rally</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69614f3cf3c0663c7a95ccc8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:03:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e06b2_582608e628ae41c1ad85295d022e6152~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Belina Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Hiring a Videographer for the First Time?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 looks like, and the...]]></description><link>https://www.belinahoopermedia.ca/post/hiring-a-videographer-for-the-first-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692223cd644344a47711982c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 21:10:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e06b2_f84ea4a271104fa0a838fd5eff825a52~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Belina Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ A Ranch Rodeo for STARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[✨ 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 accident, a highway...]]></description><link>https://www.belinahoopermedia.ca/post/rodeo-for-stars</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68eff08627064b4fa449108c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:10:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e06b2_34b0443222e84a898f1e7b2cb1d6c09c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Belina Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Gratitude from Behind the Lens]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 who show up rain...]]></description><link>https://www.belinahoopermedia.ca/post/rodeo-cowboy-thanksgiving-gratitude</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cd88bc11fb48eaec1a402a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:45:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e06b2_8f7585d3ab8b46c3b317220b549029b6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Belina Hooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Hire a Rodeo Videographer for Your Event?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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). Yeah… not quite...]]></description><link>https://www.belinahoopermedia.ca/post/why-hire-a-rodeo-videographer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cd88b94658226ab733ba9c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:45:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e06b2_c077f54942c84272aa6e1767316cdcc9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Belina Hooper</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>