Recently, I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Megan and her beloved horse, Patrick, at the picturesque M & M Training located in Saint Augustine, FL. It was a gorgeous sunny evening, and the stunning oak trees with pretty sunlight filtering through their leaves, provided the perfect backdrop for this session.
Read MoreGrowing up, horses were the heartbeat of my family, especially between my mother and me. They were our shared passion, our common ground, and the backdrop to many of our happiest moments together. Watching Kelly and Ava interact with Roland, Jake, and Pilgrim, I couldn't help but see reflections of the relationship my mother and I share. Like us, Kelly and Ava find their best times together in the company of horses, an experience I know all too well and cherish deeply.
Read MoreI had the absolute privilege to work with Siera and her horse, Dutchess for a recent equine and equestrian photography session held in Eustis, FL. Siera got up really early to meet with hair and makeup specialist, Kira of Onsite Muse and was looking STUNNING in a red dress when I arrived onsite just after sunrise.
Read MoreIntroducing Cowgirls with Cameras — Workshops and Podcast
Cowgirls with Cameras delivers authentic western lifestyle photography workshops with pizazz and a podcast to connect you with a like-minded community. We aim to answer the burning questions you have when building your equine photography business.
Our vision of Cowgirls With Cameras erupted through our exciting partnership — Kimberly Beer of Be More Business, Cara Taylor Swift of Fast Horse Photography, and Phyllis Burchett of Phyllis Burchett Photography.
We promise Cowgirls With Cameras is nothing like you’ve ever experienced before.
Gentling a wild mustang is no small feat... Patience. A peaceful spirit. Humility. A gentle hand. And, the willingness to put life aside and wait for the right moment. Give and take. Genuine love for an animal. All skills embodied by a twelve-year-old girl ready to tackle the challenge.
The voyage from wild to tame proved demanding as Cat had no formal training. Cat notes, “While I spent a large part of my life around horses working with and helping to train green horses, I never trained my horse until I was 12, about to turn 13. Not only was it my first horse I had trained, but it was also my first wild mustang, Monche.”
Read MoreDo you love sunshine and ocean breezes?
Is it your heart’s desire to break out of your standard photography style and try something new and different? Or maybe learn a new technique or approach to add to your current portfolio?
Do you dream about photographing horses on the beach? The simple thought of the occasion makes you squeal with excitement...
Because the beach is quite possibly the most epic location of all to capture the collision of horse, rider, and scenery so profound, it takes your breath away.
Read MorePhotographing Amber and Emily with their sweet horses was a special treat for me! I had photographed Amber at previous horse show events, but have never had the opportunity to photograph her sister Emily and NEVER in the context of an equine photography session. So it was a real pleasure to head out to their little farm located here in St. Augustine, FL to spend some time with them and their horses.
Read MoreDigital marketing proves to be your ally.
Effective and powerful digital marketing for your equine business truly draws the customers in. Both your current audience and new customers. When they can read about your product. How beneficial it is. How easy it is to use… they are SOLD.
But, consistently creating your marketing campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, your website, and through blog posts is a daily grind. Not that you are complaining. Not at all. Just cognizant of the need to frequently get information out to your current and potential customers.
And, boring ads just won’t do. Cuz... A) That’s not your style. B) Who likes boring?
How do you add a fresh and stylish flair to your digital marketing?
By using Fast Horse Photography’s equine stock photo library, that’s how.
Read MoreI remember wrapping my hands in the mane of the horse and holding on for dear life as the horses galloped as a herd. Me blind in the dark as we launched into the woods. The lane was narrow and I remember feeling an occasional brush of another horse's body against my leg as we bounded in and out of the potholes.
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