florida equestrians — Blog — Fast Horse Photography - St. Augustine, Florida

Posts tagged florida equestrians

Capturing Timeless Equestrian Beauty: Christina’s Photography Session in Eustis, FL

Capturing Timeless Equestrian Beauty: Christina’s Photography Session in Eustis, FL

Several weeks before the actual photography session, I had the pleasure of visiting Christina at her beautiful home in an equestrian community in Eustis, Florida. During our creative consultation, Christina shared her vision for her equine portraits. She showed me the specific space in her home where she hoped to display the portraits of her beloved horses. We took pictures of the wall space and measurements, ensuring that the artwork we were about to create would not only fit perfectly but also enhance the beauty of her home.

Cara Taylor SwiftDecember 9, 2023equestrian photographer, equine Portraits, equine blog, Equestrian, horse photographer, heart horse, florida equestrian, florida equine, florida equestrians, horse pictures

Capture the Magic: Tips for Stunning Holiday Photos of Your Horse This Season

Capture the Magic: Tips for Stunning Holiday Photos of Your Horse This Season

Don’t you just love getting mail in the month of December? All the beautiful Christmas cards bringing joy and holiday cheer to your home. Especially the ones from your horsey friends who seem to have the best equine family photo ideas.

Ever wonder how your friends get those beautiful holiday pictures with their horses for their social media feeds and Christmas cards? Taking unique holiday horse images can be tough. After all, you are dealing with a 1000-pound animal with a mind of its own.

Here are some quick horse photography tips to ensure that your equine holiday photoshoot turns out looking amazing.

Cara Taylor SwiftApril 13, 2023holiday horse, christmas horse, Christmas gift ideas, wreath horse, garland horse, St Augustine Horse Photographer, Jacksonville Horse Photographer, florida equestrians, florida horse, florida equine photographer, Christmas Card Ideas, Horse Christmas Card IdeasComment

Gina and Bucky/ Optimal Horse Environment Horse Boarding at Picalata Farms/ St. Augustine, Florida

Gina and Bucky/ Optimal Horse Environment Horse Boarding at Picalata Farms/ St. Augustine, Florida

She was planning an office renovation and wanted to add some equine inspired art to the walls of her office… “why not art of her own horses?” she thought.

Of course you can walk in to a home décor store and find pictures of horses… but do they have meaning behind them? Do they make you happy every time you see them? Do they elicit emotion? Do they bring back memories of the time YOU spend with horses? Maybe… but not like pictures of your own happy horses will!

Horse wall art created for YOU and of YOUR horses is totally possible! Reach out to find out how we can create equine wall art for your favorite spaces of your favorite horses.

Cara Taylor SwiftOctober 4, 2021equine Portraits, equestrian photographer, Equestrian, florida equestrian, florida equine photographer, florida equine, Florida equine photographer, florida equestrians, florida equestrian photographer

How to Celebrate the Culmination of High School or College With a Bang

How to Celebrate the Culmination of High School or College With a Bang

It’s here. It’s finally here.

Your senior year.

After all the hours of hard work. The dedication. The time and commitment. You finally made it to the end.

Girl, can you believe it? I mean seriously?

Ok, so you’re not graduating today. You have an entire school year to go. Getting ready now doesn’t mean you’re jumping the gun, though. Because there’s a lot of planning and prepping to do to celebrate. And oh yeah, you’re gonna C E L E B R A T E!

You’ve reached a serious milestone in your life. Through the ups and downs, you’ve kept your eyes forward and chin up. You’ve pressed on when you didn’t think you could. You’ve zigged and zagged through the maze we call life to get to the next destination.

Cara Taylor SwiftJune 23, 2021senior pictures, senior pics with horses, Senior Portraits, senior style, Equestrian Senior, equestrian photographer, graduation portraits, florida equestrian, florida equestrians, florida horse, Florida Horse, florida photographer

Horses on the Beach Photography Event by Fast Horse Photography and Phyllis Burchett Photo

Horses on the Beach Photography Event by Fast Horse Photography and Phyllis Burchett Photo

Do 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.

Cara Taylor SwiftApril 28, 2021equine photography workshop, equine photography, florida horse, florida horse photographer, florida equine photographer, florida equestrians, Fast Horse Photography, horse photography workshops

Amber and Emily/ St. Augustine, Florida/ Florida Horse Photography

Photographing 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.

Cara Taylor SwiftApril 12, 2021florida horse, florida photographer profile, Fast Horse Photography, Florida Pet Photographer, florida equestrians, Florida Photographer, Florida Horse, farmhouse frames, St Augustine, Equine, equine art, equine photographer, horse photographer

Personalized Equine Photo Albums and Equestrian Memory Boxes, Oh My!

Times change. Seasons change. Lives change.

You always knew you couldn’t keep him forever. Time to move on to a new chapter in your life that didn’t include a horse.

A mystical horse you’d never forget. For the rest of your life.

Your wonderful husband gifted you with a “Remember Me” photo session with a professional equine photographer in Florida to capture as many memories as possible before it was time to say goodbye.

Cara Taylor SwiftMarch 8, 2021florida horse, florida photographer profile, florida equestrians, Florida Pet Photographer, florida equestrian, equine art, horse art, Horse lover gift ideas, gift ideas, keepsake box, full service photographer, full service equestrian photographer, Equestrian Senior, horse and rider

Are You Looking For a Unique Frame Collection To Show Off your Professional Equine Portraits?

Think about the photos that have been passed down to you… some are in photo albums or manila envelopes. Some are stacked in a shoebox. Some may be in frames and falling apart. But, some are in classic well-built frames, surviving moves, and handling. That’s the kind of frame you want to leave to your loved ones. Solid. Classic. And built for longevity.

Cara Taylor SwiftFebruary 23, 2021framing, full service photographer, full service equestrian photographer, best equine photographer, florida horse, florida photographer profile, florida equestrians, Florida Horse, vintage frames, farmhouse frames, equine portrait specialist

How to Go From an Equestrian Photo Session to Finished Wall Art for Your Home, Barn, or Office

How to Go From an Equestrian Photo Session to Finished Wall Art for Your Home, Barn, or Office

When was the last time you invested in professional equine photography?

Beautiful horse images to grace the walls of your home or barn? Marking a milestone in your life or your family’s life with your beloved horses? Wedding photos, Senior photos, winning a championship title, or just celebrating a steadfast and faithful companion — your heart horse.

Have you done this lately? Or has it been years? Maybe you’ve never experienced a photoshoot with your horses and you are eager to make the investment. Because truly, that’s what a full-service experience with an equine portrait specialist is. It’s an investment. A complete photo session then hanging your equine wall art in your home. You are investing in your memories. Capturing what’s happening NOW in your life. Creating heritage pieces to remind you of your sacred horse and human relationship.

Cara Taylor SwiftFebruary 1, 2021equine Portraits, horse photographer, horse art, florida equestrians, florida horse, Florida Horse photographer, St Augustine Horse Photographer

Addie and Cruze/ Peak Performance Horses/ St Augustine, Florida/ Photography For Horse People

Addie and Cruze/ Peak Performance Horses/ St Augustine, Florida/ Photography For Horse People

I was beyond excited to meet with Addie and her mother, Khela to start the planning process for Addie’s horse photography session with her newly leased horse, Cruze. Addie and Cruze spend their days at Peak Performance Horses, so it was the perfect location for their photography session. On the day of the session, the weather was bleak looking. Very overcast, windy, with a chance of rain. Well rain it sure did! The rain didn’t stop Addie and Cruze from having fun and finishing their session together. Scroll through to spot the last image of the day, just as the rain started pouring down!

Cara Taylor SwiftDecember 28, 2020kids and horses, florida horse, florida equestrians, Florida Pet Photographer, Florida Photographer, Florida Horse, equine Portraits, equestrian, horse photographer, home decor, horse art

Rhylie and Brownie/ Need More Land and Cattle Co./ St. Johns, FL/ Equestrian Portrait Specialist

Rhylie and Brownie/ Need More Land and Cattle Co./ St. Johns, FL/ Equestrian Portrait Specialist

Earlier this year I photographed Rhylie with her family at Need More Land and Cattle Co. located in St. Johns, Florida. A full equestrian family portrait was one of our goals for this session and we nailed it by including Rhylie’s mom, Joni and her brother, Marek and of course horse, Brownie and her two dogs, Rocko and Rollo. Images from this session were used to create a mantle piece family portrait in a beautiful handmade frame and additional print products including the sweetest holiday card!

Cara Taylor SwiftDecember 21, 2020horse, horse photographer, equine Portraits, equestrian, equine portrait specialist, florida equestrians, florida equine photographer, Florida Horse photographer, equestrian family portraits, pet photographer, florida pet photographer

Ashley and Dolly Parton/ Star 4 Equestrian/ St. Augustine, Florida/Horse and Rider Portrait Experience

Ashley and Dolly Parton/ Star 4 Equestrian/ St. Augustine, Florida/Horse and Rider Portrait Experience

Pictured are Ashley and her favorite lesson horse, Dolly Parton. Trust me, this name is perfect for Dolly! Equine and equestrian portrait session took place at Star 4 Equestrian located in St. Augustine, Florida. Enjoy a few images from their session!

Cara Taylor SwiftDecember 16, 2020horse photographer, equine Portraits, horse and rider, horse art, horse portraits, equestrian, equestrian photography, full service equestrian photographer, Florida, florida equestrians, florida equine photographer, St Augustine Horse Photographer

Alicia and Regatta/ Cattail Creek Farm/ St. Augustine, FL/ Celebrating the Horse and Human Bond

Alicia and Regatta/ Cattail Creek Farm/ St. Augustine, FL/ Celebrating the Horse and Human Bond

A few weeks after we completed their equine and equestrian portrait session we met to review their images and create their final product. This is always so much fun! We created a small three piece gallery wall grouping and an incredible framed portrait with the most stunning Farmhouse Frame! This frame is gorgeous and features dark brown, caramel and cream accents with a ton of texture! Made from weathered Oak and is sturdy and unique! This frame frequently arrives to my studio with featuring lichen…. which is absolutely stunning with these images!

Cara Taylor SwiftDecember 7, 2020horse, horse photographer, horse and rider, equestrian, equestrian photography, full service equestrian photographer, horse portraits, equine portrats, equine Portraits, equine portrait specialist, Florida, Florida horse, florida equestrians, Florida Horse photographer, florida equestrian photographer

What Are You Waiting For?

What Are You Waiting For?

We don’t know when things will change. But, one thing is for dang sure… WE NEED JOY! Bountiful joy and hope to carry us through life’s struggles. We need to surround ourselves with experiences that encourage our hearts.

Cara Taylor SwiftDecember 2, 2020gift certificates, gift cards, horse lover, gift ideas, Christmas gift ideas, horse, horse art, horse and rider, horse art for sale, horse photography, horse photographer, florida equestrians, Florida, florida horse, florida equestrian

Bria and Chance, Equestrians of Color Photography Project (EOC Project)

Bria and Chance, Equestrians of Color Photography Project (EOC Project)

I 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.

Cara Taylor SwiftNovember 23, 2020equestrians of color project, equestrians of color, horse photographer, equine photographer, florida equestrians, Florida Horse photographer, florida equestrian, kids and horses, EOC Project, Florida Pet Photographer

Equine and Equestrian Portraits for Alaina and Lola

Equine and Equestrian Portraits for Alaina and Lola

I so enjoyed photographing Alaina with her “step up” horse named Lola! Dream Catcher Stables is always a joy to visit and the horsey kids that make up their show team keep me laughing. Here are just a few of my favorites from their session. I had the opportunity to photograph several horse and human teams over the past few weeks at Dream Catcher Stables so check back to see more soon!

Cara Taylor SwiftNovember 5, 2020horse, horse photographer, equine, equestrian, equine photography, horse photography, florida, florida equestrians, kids and horse, kids and horses, Florida Horse photographer, florida horse, horse lover, full service equestrian photographer, full service photographer