On a chilly, frosty morning, just as the sun was starting to rise, I had the pleasure of photographing Autumn and her magnificent Highlander horse, Thor. We chose the Florida Agricultural Museum as our location, and it couldn't have been more perfect for this session.
Read MoreHaving the chance to photograph Josie and her horse, Whisper, was an absolute dream come true! I had previously worked with Josie during my Horses on the Beach Photography Event the year before, where she shone as a model. Her appreciation for photography and its power to capture moments with horses was evident.
Read MoreOn a gorgeous little horse stable in Eustis, FL, a sunrise photography session was the highlight of my day. This session, which I am so late in posting, has remained vivid in my mind, and I am thrilled to finally share the experience and a couple of the stunning wall art pieces that emerged from our creative collaboration.
Read MoreI can’t thank Abigail and her aunt Roxane enough for sharing their love of horses (and especially sweet Rosie) with me at a recent equine and equestrian portrait session! We met on a cloudy morning, with a small chance of rain, at a sweet little horse stable in Elkton, Florida. Just off the beaten path and perfect for a morning of photography. While we had a few must have shots on the list, we spent most of our time capturing moments of connection between Rosie and her favorite human, Abigail.
Read MoreHaving to say goodbye to a beloved horse is one of the hardest parts of horse ownership. It is never easy. Sometimes when a horse has lived a good long life, saying goodbye, becomes a process of a lot of little things. Extra treats each morning that you are greeted with his nicker. Scratches in all his favorite spots. Watching daily for a sign that he is ready to go. Agonizing over making the call at the right time.
Read MoreAs I've gone through life with my various entrepreneurial experiences, I'm surprised by the depth of community surrounding me because of horses.
It doesn't matter where you've gone or what you've done when you are with people who love horses. The simple connection with and around equines always gives you something to talk about, both light-hearted and serious conversations.
Read MoreImagine getting the entire family all cleaned up and coordinated for a photography session then imagine adding horse prep to the mix. Sound overwhelming? Sure it does! You know what it takes to get your family coordinated AND get your horses all cleaned up. That’s why I meet with all of my clients for a pre-session planning consultation. Together we talk through all the details required to ensure that your equine photography session runs smoothly and is fully coordinated. We make sure we have enough help on hand to handle horses and wrangle children. It truly makes all the difference!
Read MoreYou guys… I want to share with you about a trip I took in June. I had the most amazing experience attending Art of the Cowgirl in Bozeman, Montana. A five-day event situated in pristine horse country.
A gathering to celebrate cowgirls and the impact they make on western lifestyle and culture.
Honoring who they are. Their history. And the generations who led them on their artistic path.
It was truly insane to see so many talented and gifted women in one place.
We’re talking about world-class champion horsewomen. Custom boot, saddle, and hat makers. Professional photographers, silversmiths, rawhide braiders, colt starters, sculptors, and more.
Read MoreI met Melissa and the horse she spends her time with, Vega, through her friend Stephanie when they decided to have an “equestrian friends” photography session together. Seriously, how amazing is that and why aren’t more horse friends doing it? Kira with Onsite Muse came out to the barn to do everyone’s hair and makeup and while I was waiting to start the session I kept smiling at all the laughter coming from them as they talked about their favorite times together spent with horses! We did a combination of green space images and black background portraits and Melissa did a couple of wardrobe changes to to fit the mood of the day. I hope they always remember this day and the laughter when they look at the wall art we created together.
Read MoreDo you remember the very first horse you fell in love with? I do and so will Micah! Micah’s mom, Khim, contacted me to set up an equine photography session for her daughter and her favorite lesson horse, Chubbs. How cute is that name?! I really loved this session because it was not only fun to shoot, BUT Micah and my son, Easton are friends from pre-school. So imagine my surprise when I was reconnected with Khim and Micah and learned that Micah was now a horse crazy kiddo like me! Micah had her own ideas about the types of images that she wanted with Chubbs so we worked together to make those happen for her. Every time I look back on this session I will grin from ear to ear and remember how much this young lady loved this horse… I hope when she is grown with kids of her own, she will share these memories with her family.
Read MoreAs a photographer you can plan out a million sunrises and wake up one morning to something completely different! When mother nature gives you crazy fog… you roll with it! Donna and Comet were good sports for their equine and equestrian photography session held at The Florida Agricultural Museum in Palm Coast, Florida. Here are a few images from their equine and equestrian photography session!
Read MoreGentling 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 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 MoreI don’t photograph a ton of equine events these days, but when I do it’s usually for our local horse council. I love spending time at the St Johns County Horse Council events and specifically the fun shows! If egg and spoon is a class on the show bill, then I want to be there! The goofier the holiday costume the better. Here are just a few images from the December 5th event. Check out all the cute Santa hats and reindeer antlers rounding barrels! If you want to see a few more images you can check them out right here.
Read MoreI enjoy being who I am! I feel like God created people all different and I get to represent both black and white people because that is how he made me. I am proud of who I am and all that I have learned so far about horses. I am excited to keep learning and spending time with horses and hopefully, I can help to show other people that want to ride to ride no matter what color that they are. Maybe they will see me and know that all kinds of people can ride if you love horses.
Read MoreFast Horse Photography is proud to have image Sneaky Snackin’ featured by The Equine Photographers Network.
Read MorePowerful. Refined. Celebrating the physical details, attitude, and expressions of the horse. Solely focusing on the animal. Capturing subtle nuances and emotions.
Read MoreKids grow up. We grow older. Grand kids change in the blink of an eye. The beauty of gathering your family for an equestrian photography session… although people change…memories don’t. Capture those memories for all of your family to cherish forever.
Read MoreGoing back 4 years in your mind, you remember the day you saw one of the older girls at your barn having her senior pictures taken. What an awesome idea. You never heard of doing senior portraits with your favorite four-legged friends. Until you received a “Barn Bucket” from Fast Horse Photography loaded with goodies for you and your horse. When your mom picked you up after lessons, you shared your hopes of having your senior pictures taken with your horses. With tears in her eyes, mom said it was a lovely idea.
Read MoreYour daughters, granddaughters, and daughters-in-love are watching and observing. Show them the significance of being in photos. And, not just being in the photos, but LOVING it. Show them how to make the choice to feel confident and radiant even if you’re not the weight you wish you were...your makeup has faded...your hair isn’t right. Life is short. Create memories to last a lifetime.
