Knox Kronenberg: Fresh Focus

Photographed in Aspen, Colorado, Winter Outlaw tells the story of a West that continues

to evolve while remaining true to its roots.

The cowboy in this photograph is Jake, a Wyoming cowboy and member of one of the top
skijoring teams in the state. Like many people across the modern West, Jake doesn’t see
cowboying and skiing as separate worlds. To him, they are simply part of the same life.
What interests me most about this image is its authenticity. Nothing was staged for the sake of a
story. Jake is a real cowboy. He really competes in skijoring. This photograph simply captures

who he already is.

The American West has always been shaped by independent people willing to forge their own
path. Today, that spirit looks a little different than it did a hundred years ago, but it is still very
much alive. Horses and ski slopes. Saddles and chairlifts. Tradition and adventure.

Winter Outlaw is a reminder that the West isn’t disappearing. It’s simply writing its next chapter.

Knox Kronenberg is a contemporary fine art photographer whose monumental black-and-white images offer a cinematic perspective on the American West. Blending documentary realism with carefully crafted storytelling, he creates immersive photographs that explore the enduring relationship between people, wildlife, and the landscapes they inhabit.

Raised in Texas, Kronenberg approaches each image with meticulous planning and a deep respect for authenticity, collaborating with ranchers, conservationists, and local communities to bring his vision to life. Produced as large-scale, limited-edition works, his photographs balance technical precision with emotional depth, inviting viewers to experience the West through a fresh, contemporary lens.