Story-driven photography for Western brands, products, events, and cultural spaces.

Based in Fort Worth, Ethan Ridenour creates cinematic imagery for businesses and organizations that want their story to feel real, textured, and memorable.

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A black and white image of Sam Elliot with white hair and a mustache, dressed in a patterned blazer and white shirt, standing next to a microphone on a stage or panel at Landman's Premier in Fort Worth.

Billy Bob Thornton extends a hand to Same Elliot at the Fort Worth Lonestar Film Festival where Landman's premier was featured.

People working on yachts at a dock along the Charles River with historic buildings and bridges in the background in Prague, Czech Republic.

A black and white photo of a city skyline with historic buildings, a bridge crossing a river, and boats docked at the waterfront.

A panoramic cityscape featuring historic and modern buildings, with a tower in the distance, under a cloudy sky.

A tall historic church with gothic architecture, clock towers, and ornate windows, set against a cloudy sky.

A calf lying on the ground under a feeding trough in black and white.

Black and white photo of a Gothic-style church with tall spires, surrounded by buildings and an outdoor cafe with umbrellas and people.

A woman and a man standing together at an indoor arena (Cowtown Coliseum), both smiling, with the woman wearing a blue cap and a white shirt, and the man wearing a cowboy hat and a light blue shirt.

A young man smiling with his eyes closed, covering his mouth with his hand, outdoors at night with blurred yellow lights in the background.

Black and white photo of Sam Elliot with white hair and beard sitting on a chair, holding a cigar, wearing a blazer and shirt, against a plain background.

A Gothic cathedral with intricate stone carvings, pointed arches, and tall spires, viewed from a low angle against a cloudy, dark sky.

Low-angle view of a Gothic cathedral facade with spires and intricate stone carvings against a cloudy sky.

Red interior of a vintage convertible car, showing the steering wheel, dashboard, and front seats

Crowded city square with historic buildings featuring colorful facades and red-tiled roofs, outdoor cafes with umbrellas, and many pedestrians walking or standing in the area.