Second Crop Creative

Second Crop Creative Ross Harried | Second Crop Creative. Sports, Portrait & Drone Photographer (FAA 107). Featured in ESPN, NYT, Fox & NBC.

Based in WI/IL, shooting commercial & editorial assignments nationwide. Born and raised on a dairy farm in Edgerton, Wisconsin, I learned early on the value of hard work, resilience, and creativity. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, I channeled my passion for photography into launching Second Crop Creative in 2015, just before welcoming

my first child. The name reflects my belief that the "second crop"—like the best hay—is worth the effort, symbolizing my drive to create standout work in sports, music, and live events. Now based in Monroe, Wisconsin, I continue to grow Second Crop Creative, capturing unforgettable moments with a unique artistic vision. Explore my photography journey and diverse portfolio here on Facebook and Instagram!

Thursday’s senior session with Preston came with one very specific, non-negotiable ground rule: if his car isn’t in the ...
07/25/2026

Thursday’s senior session with Preston came with one very specific, non-negotiable ground rule: if his car isn’t in the frame, it doesn’t make the cut for social media.

Preston brought out his heavily modified Ford Focus ST, and we spent the evening turning local industrial backdrops and Monroe architecture into a full-blown automotive editorial spread. From dialing in the glowing LED headlight shots to pairing a tailored suit with carbon fiber accents, Preston brought a distinct vision to his shoot and executed it flawlessly.

We even captured the behind-the-scenes detail shots, including his custom embroidered mechanic shirt hanging out the driver’s side window. Squeezing a senior’s true passion into their portraits is what makes these sessions so special, and Preston’s ride definitely took center stage.
Swipe through the carousel to see the full automotive gallery!

Help us pick the winning shot: Which frame hits hardest for you: the suit with the shades, or the low-angle industrial setup? Drop a comment below and wish Preston an incredible senior year! 📸

Last night’s session with Chandler from Argyle officially took the crown for the most unique sets and locations packed i...
07/23/2026

Last night’s session with Chandler from Argyle officially took the crown for the most unique sets and locations packed into a single night. Chandler brought the energy from the very first frame and absolutely crushed it through every setup!

We kicked things off at the historic East Wiota Church, which has been standing strong since 1851. Capturing portraits amidst 170-plus years of local history and stained glass was an incredible experience. From there, we pivoted straight into high-gear sports mode to showcase his Pec-Argyle athletic career across football, baseball, and basketball.

The night was packed with big firsts for me as a photographer too. Chandler brought his own full-spectrum smoke bombs, setting up some crazy cinematic frames on the truck bed with the American flag. Plus, we unlocked an elite Midwest survival hack: peppermint essential oil actually works miracles for keeping mosquitoes off you during golden hour! We squeezed every last photon out of the sky and kept the flashes firing until we ran completely out of daylight.

Swipe through the full gallery to check out Chandler’s session!

Drop a comment below to wish Chandler an absolute killer senior year at Argyle, and let us know: are you taking the patriotic blue smoke truck set or the sports field setup as your top pick? 🏈⚾💨🇺🇸

Fresh off five straight days at the Green County Fair, we jumped right into a back-to-back-to-back triple-decker senior ...
07/22/2026

Fresh off five straight days at the Green County Fair, we jumped right into a back-to-back-to-back triple-decker senior session gauntlet, and Blake set the bar sky-high to kick things off.

Blake brought incredible positive energy from the second he stepped out of his truck and was down for whatever ideas I threw his way. He brought out some serious firepower with his vehicles, featuring a pristine classic red Dodge and a clean Chevy truck.

He also set a new season record. Across a full session, I am usually firing off close to 500 strobe flashes straight toward my seniors, which means catching a few mid-blink frames is just part of the job. Blake currently takes the crown for the absolute fewest “blink” shots of the entire year, coming in at a mind-blowing total of just two for the whole shoot! To wrap up an awesome night, we even coaxed Mom and Dad in front of the lens for a few family frames, which is always one of my favorite parts of these milestone sessions.

Swipe through the gallery to check out Blake’s fleet!

Help us settle the debate: Which ride are you taking for a weekend cruise: the classic red Dodge or the Chevy truck? Drop a comment below and let us wish Blake an incredible senior year! 🚗🛻✨

And that is an official wrap on the Green County Fair! 💥🚗💨We went out with a loud, metal-crunching bang on Sunday for th...
07/20/2026

And that is an official wrap on the Green County Fair! 💥🚗💨

We went out with a loud, metal-crunching bang on Sunday for the demolition derby. After five non-stop days on the fairgrounds, I am officially operating on pure willpower. I am exhausted, stinky, sunburnt, and caked in a fresh layer of arena dirt. I sweat through at least two pairs of clothes a day, fought off dehydration, and navigated some very delicate peace talks with my own hangry kids in the heat.

Despite the grind, every single second was completely worth it. Watching drivers smash their rigs to pieces while the crowd roared in the grandstands was the ultimate finale to an incredible week of community coverage.

To top it all off, the Fair Board officially announced next year’s theme today: “There’s No Place Like Fair.”

They hit the nail right on the head. Click those ruby slippers, because after five days of dirt, noise, and fair food, there really is no place quite like it. Now if you need me, I am going to take a three-hour shower and sleep until Tuesday. 😴🚿

What was your absolute favorite moment, event, or food from the Green County Fair this year? Drop your top memory in the comments below! 🎡🏆

We took a brief intermission from the Green County Fair marathon to head back over to my old stomping grounds and alma m...
07/20/2026

We took a brief intermission from the Green County Fair marathon to head back over to my old stomping grounds and alma mater for the Edgerton To***co Heritage Days parade.

Even with the hazy skies and less-than-ideal air quality hanging over us, the community turned out in full force. There is always a special kind of nostalgia that comes with stepping back onto familiar pavement and documenting local pride.

The parade entries definitely did not disappoint either: we had color guards leading the way, young pirates laughing on flatbeds, motorized monowheels, steampunk rigs, and a Hawaiian-shirt-wearing Grinch slinging fruit snacks.

It was the perfect hometown pit stop to recharge the batteries before heading right back into fair coverage. Edgerton, you put on a killer show as always! 💪🙏🫡

Edgerton alumni and locals, check in! What was your absolute favorite entry rolling down the parade route today? Drop a comment below and tell us your go-to To***co Heritage Days tradition!

After a quick afternoon recharge and reset, we headed right back out to the fairgrounds for night four of the Green Coun...
07/19/2026

After a quick afternoon recharge and reset, we headed right back out to the fairgrounds for night four of the Green County Fair. Saturday night means the arrival of the big boys, and the monster truck lineup absolutely did not disappoint.

The track was packed with action from the start. They had one massive ride-truck constantly circling the grounds to give families a direct taste of that raw horsepower from the back cabin, while the rest of the trucks saved their energy to put on a spectacular grandstand show. We did have a few mechanical mishaps and track delays that slowed the racing down a bit, including a truck getting intimately acquainted with the arena guardrail, but the drivers recovered beautifully. The night was packed with high-flying tricks, races, and incredible lighting that made dialining in clean compositions an absolute joy behind the lens.

Swipe through the full gallery to see these massive rigs catching some serious air!

Only one day left to go in the grandstands. Who is officially ready for the absolute chaos of the demolition derby tomorrow? Drop a comment below if you are hitting the track for the final day! 💥🚗💨

Day four at the Green County Fair was an absolute scorcher. We spent the first half of the day out in the blistering sum...
07/18/2026

Day four at the Green County Fair was an absolute scorcher. We spent the first half of the day out in the blistering summer sun making sure the kids got to hit every single carnival ride on the midway. ☀️🎡

Once everyone was thoroughly baked, we migrated over to the front of the fair office for the annual firefighters competition. Watching the local volunteer departments battle it out to push the barrel across the cable line is always a crowd favorite, but today, the real victory was the drifting overspray. That occasional fire hose sprinkle was a highly welcomed cool down for everyone standing right there to watch the action. 🚒💦

Right now, we are officially hiding out in the shade, resting up, and recharging our batteries. The lenses are wiped down, the memory cards are cleared, and we are gearing up to head into the grandstands for the loud, high-flying chaos of the monster truck show tonight.

Are you heading out to the fairgrounds to catch the crushing metal tonight, or are you staying home to recover from the heat? Drop a comment below and let us know if you prefer the afternoon community traditions or the evening grandstand noise! 👇👹🚜

Night three at the Green County Fair is officially in the books, and the grandstand energy was electric. Tonight feature...
07/18/2026

Night three at the Green County Fair is officially in the books, and the grandstand energy was electric. Tonight featured the heavy-hitting field of the Badger State Tractor & Truck Pull. After signing the appropriate waivers, I got right down next to the track to capture the action up close. Between the deafening roar of the engines, getting pelted by flying track mud, and catching the T-shirt cannon launching gear into the crowd, it was a total blast.

I had my trusty associate back at my side tonight after taking last night off to rest ip. We went for a stroll around the neon lights of the midway to grab some snaps under the twilight glow. I cannot wait to see what fair highlights Saturday brings to town. 🍿🎡

Swipe through the full gallery to feel the horsepower! Did you catch the pulling action from the grandstands tonight, or are you planning your trip to the fairgrounds this weekend? Drop a comment below and let us know your favorite event so far!

Night two at the Green County Fair brought a much-needed slight breeze, though the arena track stayed super dry, dusty, ...
07/17/2026

Night two at the Green County Fair brought a much-needed slight breeze, though the arena track stayed super dry, dusty, and layered with a side of wildfire smoke drifting down from Canada. The weather didn’t slow down the main event for a single second: the SWIRA ATV, UTV, and dirt bike races.

The racing order featured a little bit of everything. We watched everyone from tiny kids on mini-quads to grown adults hauling absolute ass around the dirt turns. When you are pushing limits like that, the track can bite back hard. Two separate accidents unfortunately resulted in riders getting hauled away to the hospital tonight. A massive shout-out goes to our local first responders, who did a truly fantastic, fast job tending to both scenes and taking care of business when it mattered most.

High-stakes speed, flying dirt, and midway lights made for an unforgettable night behind the lens. Swipe through the full gallery to feel the grit of night two!

Which shot captures the raw adrenaline of the track best? Drop a comment below and let’s wish a speedy recovery to the riders who left it all out there tonight! 🏁🏍️💨

Night one of the Green County Fair kicked off with absolute grit, dust, and elite arena action. 🤠🌪️It was a total scorch...
07/16/2026

Night one of the Green County Fair kicked off with absolute grit, dust, and elite arena action. 🤠🌪️

It was a total scorcher for opening night. The air was heavy, the arena was dry, and the dust was flying thick across the dirt. Despite the intensely sweaty weather, the local community showed up in massive numbers, completely packing out the grandstands to launch the week.

Because it was Veterans Appreciation Night, the evening carried an extra layer of pride before the competitive chaos even began. Once the chutes opened, CC Bucking Bulls put on an absolute clinic. The stock was incredibly explosive, delivering rank rides, jaw-dropping wrecks, and peak athletic intensity fit for an opening ceremony showcase. From the raw power of the bull riders to the lightning-fast precision of the barrel runs and steer wrestling, the performers earned every single cheer from the crowd. One massive day is officially in the books, and we still have four more days of full fair coverage left to go.

Swipe through the carousel to see the peak velocity from the arena floor. Drop a comment below to leave some well wishes for our veterans, and let us know which photo captures the pure intensity of opening night best! 🏛️💪

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