apturing a legacy isn’t something the Andersons simply do; it is the life they create. From the beginning it’s always been about the story, the people, the why.
of God, Charles and Heidi met at church. What started as a marriage between two people who love each other blossomed into the fusion of two different worlds colliding. Legacy blends Heidi’s creative eye with Charles’ agricultural roots to capture magic. Surrounded by the rolling Flint Hills of Kansas and Shorthorn cattle, Charles was shaped by the livestock industry. As a fourth generation on his family farm, Charles was born and raised on a century farm in Leonardville, Kansas. Growing up, Charles was actively involved in 4-H and FFA exhibiting national champions at Kansas State Fair, the National Western, American Royal and Louisville. Alongside his parents and brother, Ivan, Charles and Anderson farms raised quality shorthorns that sold nationwide and now raise limousine cattle. Cattle was and still is a family endeavor for Charles. Much like most of yours, Charles’ story is rooted in tradition and legacy. Heidi grew up a military kid being the daughter of a Lutheran pastor who also served as a Colonel in the United States Air Force. Growing up on Air Force bases around the country, she was exposed to unique perspectives, grand adventure and a variety of people. Heidi experienced life behind the lens as a kid and fell in love with photography. You could seldom find Heidi without a camera in hand. After 15 years of dancing as a kid, naturally Heidi turned to photographing
Charles and Heidi Anderson, founders of Legacy Livestock Imaging, have been photographing livestock shows across the country for
over a decade. Every year, the Legacy team photographs 30-40 shows from junior nationals and majors to state fairs
and county progress shows. With the help of more than 40 professional photographers who span the nation, Legacy commits to sharing each exhibitor’s unique story and highlight their success. Legacy Livestock Imaging was created when a classically trained professional photographer fell in love with a cattleman. A coincidental meeting designed only by the grace
73
Powered by FlippingBook