I look forward to the York Fair Midway every single year. The smell of fried food and sweet treats, the whir of carnival rides and family chatter, and the sounds of one big barn full of animals are nostalgic for anyone who has participated in these events as a child.


This year, I had the pleasure of working with 18 kids and shooting 13 sessions. From dairy and beef cows to goats, sheep, and pigs, I captured it all at the 2023 fair. These kids put a ton of work into their animals, so seeing them shine in AND outside of the ring at Midway is amazing.


One of my favorite things about this event is hearing the stories about each animal. I love seeing the special bond between each kid and their animal. And it's always fun to learn the animals' names and hear how they got that name.


Photographing the fair kids with their 4H projects is fun and rewarding because I know these pictures will be cherished for years to come. Thanks for another great year at the fair, Midway. Until next time, enjoy these photo highlights!

A brown show cow stands with their handler at a fairground with carnival rides in the background.
A white dog and their companion pose in front of a colorful carnival carousel.
A sweet moment between a white dog and their companion at a carnival with game booths.
A white dog and companion walking past a vibrant ferris wheel at a carnival.
A black and white dairy cow poses with someone in front of a carnival carousel.
A dairy cow and handler share a tender moment in front of a ferris wheel at a county fair.
Black and white dairy cow stands with handler in front of a colorful ferris wheel at a county fair.
A person walks a large animal past a colorful ferris wheel and carnival booths at a state fair.
Black and white portrait of affectionate moment between show animal and handler at county fair.
Light-colored show animal sits with handler in turquoise chair at county fair.
Show animals and handlers stand with award banners in front of large ferris wheel at county fair.
A small grey show animal stands with handler at county fair with rides in background.
Grey show animal poses with handler in front of large white ferris wheel at county fair.
A family poses with their pet in front of a towering ferris wheel at a carnival.
A black and white dairy cow gets attention from handler at county fair with ferris wheel in background.
A prize-winning black and white cow stands with handler at the York Fair entrance.
Award-winning dairy cow poses with handler in front of colorful ferris wheel at county fair.
A black and pink show pig stands with its handler at the York Fair entrance.
A show pig and handler pose in front of the York Fair building entrance.
A large show pig poses with its handler in front of the York Fair building.
Show pigs and their handlers pose together near carnival rides at the York Fair.
A show goat stands beside someone seated in a turquoise chair at the York Fair.
A show goat and handler relax in front of a colorful ferris wheel at a fair.
A show goat stands near a vibrant carnival game booth filled with colorful stuffed animal prizes.
A black and white photo of a dairy cow and handler at a vintage fairground.
A show goat and handler pose in front of the York Fair building and carnival grounds.
A classic carnival scene with rides and a Ferris wheel against a cloudy sky at a county fair.
Family poses with their show cow in front of a Ferris wheel at a county fair.
A black and white dairy cow stands tall next to a colorful Ferris wheel at a fairground.
A Holstein dairy cow stands next to a vintage carousel at a county fair.
A dairy cow poses with its handler in front of the county fair entrance.
Close-up of prize ribbons in the back pocket of blue jeans at a county fair.
A Holstein dairy cow poses with award ribbons at a county fair.
A Holstein show cow stands at a colorful carnival game booth with stuffed animals.
A person poses with a black and white dairy cow in front of a colorful carnival ferris wheel and food stands.
A person stands next to a large black and white dairy cow on a grassy field with farm buildings in background.
A person stands with a large black show cow at a fairground with carnival booths and flags in background.
A person poses with a black show cow in front of carnival candy stands and game booths.
A black show cow being led across a fairground by someone in a vintage black and white photo.
A black show cow and handler pose in front of a ferris wheel and carnival stands at a fairground.
Two white goats sit with someone in front of a large ferris wheel at a carnival.
A person poses with a light-colored dog in front of a colorful ferris wheel at a carnival.
A person sits casually on carnival grounds with game booths and rides visible in background.
A person stands between two white goats in front of a colorful carnival game booth with balloon targets.
Black show cow stands with handler in front of colorful carnival rides and ferris wheel at fairgrounds.
A black show animal stands next to carnival game prizes and stuffed animals at a county fair.
A black show animal poses with an award banner in front of a large Ferris wheel at a fairground.
Black and white image of a young exhibitor bonding with their show animal near a ferris wheel.
Two black show cattle stand with their handlers on grassy field with buildings in background.
Two tan goats pose with handler at outdoor carnival setting with food stands in background.
Brown goat stands with owner at fairgrounds near red food stands and carnival attractions.
Tan goat and owner pose together near ferris wheel at carnival fairgrounds.
Tan goat rests with companion at carnival fairgrounds with colorful stands in background.
Show animal and handler stand near ferris wheel and carnival food stands at county fair.
Young exhibitor poses with brown and white show calf at carnival fairgrounds.
Brown and white show calf stands with handler near carnival ride at county fair.
A large colorful Ferris wheel rises against a cloudy sky at a carnival fairground.