Amanda Voisard

RECENT WORK: Shiprock Navajo Fair 2009

Dianna Black of the Navajo Tribe watches from the side of the Pow Wow circle as a family is recognized during the 98th Annual Shiprock Navajo Fair in Shiprock, N.M. The Navajo Nation's largest traditional gathering began Thursday and ended Sunday. Events included a rodeo, pow-wow, traditional song & dance, parade and carnival.
   
The sun sets on the 98th Annual Shiprock Navajo Fair in Shiprock, N.M as eager fans await the start of the Saturday evening rodeo. The Navajo Nation's largest traditional gathering began Thursday and ended Sunday. Events included a rodeo, pow-wow, traditional song & dance, parade and carnival.
   
Wilhelmina Jim of Upper Fruitland, N.M. feeds her horses during the Shiprock Navajo Fair in Shiprock, N.M. The Navajo Nation's largest traditional gathering began Thursday and ended Sunday. Jim competed in the barrel racing event during the Friday evening rodeo.
     
  
Social Song & Dance particpants make their way around the circle competing for the top prize during the 98th Annual Shiprock Navajo Fair in Shiprock, N.M. The Navajo Nation's largest traditional gathering began Thursday and ended Sunday. Events included a rodeo, pow-wow, traditional song & dance, parade and carnival.
   
A women bundles up in the cool temperatures Saturday while watching the Navajo Social Song & Dance at the 98th Annual Shiprock Navajo Fair in Shiprock, N.M. The Navajo Nation's largest traditional gathering began Thursday and ended Sunday. Events included a rodeo, pow-wow, traditional song & dance, parade and carnival.
   
Danceres make their way into the Pow Wow circle during the Grand Entry Saturday evening at the 98th Annual Shiprock Navajo Fair in Shiprock, N.M. The Navajo Nation's largest traditional gathering began Thursday and ended Sunday. Events included a rodeo, pow-wow, traditional song & dance, parade and carnival.
     
  
The sun sets on the 98th Annual Shiprock Navajo Fair in Shiprock, N.M as eager fans await the start of the Saturday evening rodeo. The Navajo Nation's largest traditional gathering began Thursday and ended Sunday. Events included a rodeo, pow-wow, traditional song & dance, parade and carnival.
   
Danceres make their way into the Pow Wow circle during the Grand Entry Saturday evening at the 98th Annual Shiprock Navajo Fair in Shiprock, N.M. The Navajo Nation's largest traditional gathering began Thursday and ended Sunday. Events included a rodeo, pow-wow, traditional song & dance, parade and carnival.
   
New Mexico Senator of 32 years, John Pinto, served as a Navajo Code Talkers during World War II. Senator Pinto was in attendace on Saturday at the Shiprock Navajo Fair.
     
  
A gathering of cowboys watch as a bullrider exits the gates during the rodeo at the 98th Annual Shiprock Navajo Fair in Shiprock, N.M The Navajo Nation's largest traditional gathering events included a rodeo, pow-wow, traditional song & dance, parade and carnival.
   
The Harvest Moon hovers over fair goers Saturday evening at the 98th Annual Shiprock Navajo Fair.
  
Danceres make their way into the Pow Wow circle during the Grand Entry Saturday evening at the 98th Annual Shiprock Navajo Fair in Shiprock, N.M. The Navajo Nation's largest traditional gathering began Thursday and ended Sunday. Events included a rodeo, pow-wow, traditional song & dance, parade and carnival.