Women Shaping the West: Stories from Wyoming
A powerful portrait collection of over 25 extraordinary Wyoming women whose lives, work, and personal stories embody the strength, spirit, and soul of the modern American West.
Photographer and podcaster Lindsay Linton Buk crisscrossed the Cowboy State to document a diverse group of trailblazing women—from an Eastern Shoshone language preservationist to a backcountry pilot, an abstract painter to a Supreme Court justice.
Their stories, paired with striking portraits, celebrate identity, resilience, and purpose.
Based on the acclaimed podcast and museum exhibition, this visually rich book brings their voices to the page and invites readers to see the West—and themselves—through a new lens. Preorder today:
PRAISE FOR WOMEN SHAPING THE WEST
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PRAISE FOR WOMEN SHAPING THE WEST ★★★★★
“‘Women Shaping the West’ is such a beautiful celebration of strength and spirit. Photographer Lindsay Linton Buk traveled across Wyoming to capture the stories and portraits of incredible women—artists, activists, judges, pilots, and more—each redefining what it means to live and lead in the modern West. The photos are absolutely stunning, and the personal stories are full of heart, grit, and purpose. It’s one of those books you’ll want to flip through slowly, taking in every face and every word.”
“The bottom line is to create an interesting photo, not just a beautiful one. Lindsay’s genuine interest and curiosity towards her subjects allows for connection and visual alchemy to unfold. Through her work, she leaves a legacy for Wyoming and its people.”
A look inside: Women Shaping the West
THE EXHIBIT
Women in Wyoming: Shaping the West features large-scale portraits, an audio soundscape, and interactive storytelling elements.
Exhibition History:
The Brinton Museum in Big Horn, WY — March to July 2025
Poppy in Jackson, WY — June 2024 to January 2025
Nicolaysen Museum in Casper, WY — January to April 2024
The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, OK — September 2023 to January 2024
Foto Nostrum Gallery in Barcelona, Spain — December 2021 to January 2022
The Center and Art Association galleries in Jackson, Wyoming — August to September 2021
The University of Wyoming Art Museum in Laramie, Wyoming — September 2020 to July 2021
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody Wyoming — October 2019 to August 2020
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The Author + Artist
Lindsay Linton Buk is a fifth-generation Wyomingite who criss-crossed the Cowboy State to promote the integrity, diversity, and profound legacy of her peers.
