Buffalo Raceway announced on Thursday, Feb. 22 that John Emmerling will be the new track photographer for the New York half-mile oval.

Emmerling, a Hamburg, New York native, has been an avid amateur photographer for the past 20 years. He has always enjoyed racing, action and aviation photography. When the position at Buffalo Raceway opened this past fall, Emmerling jumped at the opportunity to take a more professional approach.

“I’m very excited,” said Emmerling. “The more I look into the role, the more I realize that this is kind of an exclusive club. There aren't many horse racing photographers. I'm proud and thrilled to be part of the group.”

While Emmerling may be a new face around the track, he is not a total rookie around horses. His daughter rode horses for years and he worked at the barn where she rode.

Race photos will be available for order on Emmerling’s business website barnstormerimages.com. He can also take orders by email at [email protected] or phone at 716-415-7716.

(With files from Buffalo Raceway)