Smoke in the Spring BBQ Contest - Osage City, Kansas - April 10th, 2021

 
Our intern Delainey had the opportunity to photograph an event all on her own this month! We sent her out to photograph the Smoke in the Spring Barbeque Competition on April 10th, She spent the day interacting with contestants, judges, and volunteers and was welcomed with opened arms. This community of barbeque experts were so kind, offering food and drinks throughout the day to her and making her feel like one of their own. This is an event that we hope to photograph for years to come!






































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