The story that brought me to follow my passion.

November 12, 2013 by admin

It’s only a matter of time before I get the usual strange look after I tell someone I’m a Freelance Oil and Gas Photographer.   Almost inevitably comes the question, “How did you get to be that?”  Depending on the situation I’ll either give the extremely short version, “I realized there was a need and carved […]

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: Bakken, North Dakota, oil and gas photography, oil photography, oilboom, photography, Renae Mitchell, Williston, Williston North Dakota, www.renaemitchell.com

The evolution of an oil town in pictures…my HLN story.

April 15, 2013 by admin

CNN’s sister network HLN (Headline News) did a feature on me.  Such a fun and humbling experience!  Check out the video and my blog post here… http://www.hlntv.com/slideshow/2013/03/20/boomtown-oil-williston-north-dakota-pictures If someone would have told me two years ago that I’d be making a living photographing oil wells, I would have said they were crazy. But here I […]

Categories: North Dakota Landscapes • Tags: Bakken, Boomtown, North Dakota, oil, oil photography, Renae Mitchell, Williston

A Golf Course Like None Other–Bully Pulpit, Medora, ND

September 24, 2012 by admin

I’ve heard so many wonderful things about this golf course but truly none of the words spoken to me could even come close to actually being there.  Breath-taking, awesome raw power, capturing everything that makes this state of ours the best in the nation!  This past week I had the pleasure of attending the North […]

Categories: North Dakota Landscapes, Uncategorized • Tags: Bakken, Bully Pulpit, Medora, North Dakota, North Dakota Petroleum Council, oil, oilfileld photography in North Dakota

Starry Night in North Dakota

July 10, 2012 by admin

I can’t describe it but there is something about getting out in the middle of nowhere in the dark of night and just covering yourself with a blanket of stars.  Its a feeling like none other.  The landscape in eastern North Dakota is perfect for star gazing since the ground is relatively flat and trees are […]

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: Big Dipper, Fargo, Fargo Photography, North Dakota, North Dakota Photography, Stars

Foggy morning in western North Dakota

April 28, 2012 by admin

Seems as though my job is taking me to western North Dakota more and more these days but few things other than the drive are getting old to me.  As many of you know I love it out there, it will always be home to me.  Last weekend as I was trying to force myself to get up and start the day […]

Categories: North Dakota Landscapes • Tags: Bakken, fog, North Dakota, Oil Photography in North Dakota, Photography by Renae Mitchell, sunrise, Williston

Good night Williston….Sleep Tight

April 9, 2012 by admin

Recently a customer of mine requested that I take a panoramic cityscape view of Williston, ND.  She had a specific spot in mind where her and her hubby liked to watch the planes land and to take in the beautiful view from the east side of town.  Always ready and willing to accept a challenge […]

Categories: North Dakota Landscapes • Tags: Bakken, drilling rig, North Dakota, oil photography, oilboom, Photography by Renae Mitchell, sunset, Williston

Photographing the Bakken in the Badlands

March 10, 2012 by admin

My excitement was beginning to reach a fever pitch when I pulled off of I-94 in Dickinson preparing to head north to Killdeer, North Dakota.  I have heard about this area of our great state but never had any reason to go there.  But this time, I had an invitation.  Partly from my curiosity but […]

Categories: North Dakota Landscapes • Tags: Badlands, Bakken, drilling rigs, Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota, oil, Oil Photography in North Dakota

Winter Photography in North Dakota

January 29, 2012 by admin

There is no doubt about it, winters can get to be a bit long here in North Dakota.  But I’ve learned you got to sit back relax and take in the beauty that God creates throughout all four seasons….winter included!  Last year while I was staying with my dad in western North Dakota, I woke […]

Categories: North Dakota Landscapes • Tags: abandoned building, barbed wire, frost, nature photography, North Dakota, Photography by Renae Mitchell, sunrise, Williston, winter