Mariah Temprendola
Multimedia Journalist
I am a Multimedia Journalist with a diverse portfolio encompassing a range of compelling narratives. Notable highlights include my coverage on events such as the Art of the Cowgirl, Saving One Life, and The Singletons. Additionally, I am credited as the cinematographer for working in the visuals department at Cronkite News. I have created video and a photo story covering various topic, including The Water Lantern Festival and in-depth photo story on Mary Nyangoma, a Rwandan women who empowers women through education and entrepreneurship.
I have experience with the entire Adobe software such as editing in Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Adobe Audition. I also have experience being an effective communicator through interviewing and storytelling on different issues occurring in Arizona and Rwanda.
Art of the Cowgirl
Art of the Cowgirl is a five-day event within Queen Creek, Arizona, that celebrates horsemanship and the artistic excellence of Western Women.
Haddie Clark, rides her horse at the Art of the Cowgirl on Jan. 19, 2024. Haddie’s mother, Reata Clark, with Clark Ranch horses and performance was introduced to the Art of the Cowgirl by a friend and has attended the event ever since. She says that it’s the livelihood and womanhood of the Art of the Cowgirl that makes people connect with the event.
Clockwise from top right, Arthur Lujan, Jennifer Lujan and Betty Lujan interact with horses on Jan. 19, 2024. Beth Godbey, who handled the horse, did a demonstration at Art of the Cowgirl showcasing the importance of connection with horses. The demonstration centered on Betty, who has a strong connection and communication with the animals, Godbey says. She says Art of the Cowgirl “is a place where cowgirls can connect and shine.”
Beau Bradshaw, 6, practices roping skills at Art of the Cowgirl on Jan. 19, 2024.
From left, Jayla Reed, Lacey Richardson and Madison Kenny play with their band, The Reed Family, on Jan. 19, 2024. Their favorite music to play is fiddle and bluegrass. “We have had so much fun learning and performing songs that have been forgotten by many,” band member Brian Reed says.
Waylon Kenny pulls Breckin Reed in a wagon at Art of the Cowgirl on Jan. 19, 2024, in Queen Creek
From left, Ashton Richardson, Anne Mae Reed and Devin Richardson take a break with their band, The Reed Family, on Jan. 19, 2024, at Art of the Cowgirl in Queen Creek. The band started playing in 1994, when violins were given to some of the family for Christmas. Two of the children already knew how to fiddle and taught the rest a song. One week later, on New Year’s Day, the family performed onstage at the Pinal County Fairgrounds. Since then, the family has added more guitar and bass to the ensemble. “The kids play multiple instruments and take turns playing them,” Brian Reed says. “We don’t perform on stage hardly anymore, but we sure have fun making music with the next generation.”
Lizee Jo Bradshaw, 9, pets dog at Art of the Cowgirl on Jan. 19, 2024.