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 MoreI’m so excited to finally be able to share a recent Fast Horse Photography equine photography session, featuring Jacqueline and her Friesian horse, Excalibur. As a photographer I immediately fell in love with his impressive mane and tail which I know must be so much work for Jackie to maintain and keep is such gorgeous condition.
Read MoreI recently had the privilege of working with a remarkable young equestrian named Ashlyn and her beloved horse, Spade, in the picturesque St. Johns, Florida. This session was a true celebration of the bond between rider and horse, set against the backdrop of a beautiful afternoon in Spade's pasture.
Read MoreDon’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.
I 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 MoreOnce a horse girl, always a horse girl. That’s how I felt when watching the connection between Kenzie and her pony Nemo as they interacted in front of my lens. We knew from the initial planning of their session that the focus would be on highlighting their relationship and celebrating how far Kenzie has come in the early days of her hopeful equestrian career. She was excited to be finished with her high school curriculum and ready to be headed on to the next stage of her adult life.
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 MoreShe 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.
Read MoreGetting an opportunity to photograph Connie and her beautiful horse, Ish, was incredible. Connie was attending The Great Florida Cattle Drive, Reunion Ride held at The Florida Agricultural Museum in Palm Coast, Florida. Part of this event includes wearing period-based clothing such as what Connie wore for her equine photography session. The blues and grays of Connie’s handmade wardrobe matched her Florida Cracker Horse beautifully.
Not many people have heard of The Florida Cracker Horse, sometimes called the Florida Cow Pony, the Chicksaw Pony, the Mash Tackie, and the Seminole Pony. The Florida Cracker Horse is a distinct and unique Colonial Spanish breed of horse brought to Florida in the 1500’s and today the horse is considered a vital part of Florida’s heritage. There are now over 1,000 registered Florida Cracker horses.
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 MoreI’ve had the opportunity to Photograph Ilana several times. I’ve photographed her with her horses, her friends horses, at my photography workshops, with her dogs, when photographing horse tack for my commercial work, and just for fun! But when Ilana contacted me about capturing images of her horse Ruler in his final days of life…. my heart just sunk for her. One of the hardest decisions we have to make as horse owners is when we have to make end of life decisions for the horses we love. Ilana wanted to capture Ruler doing the things that they enjoyed doing together so we chose a lake side location where they could splash and play together one last time. In addition, Ilana wanted to have a full family portrait while Ruler was still with them. I will always feel honored to capture the connection between horses and their humans… but especially honored when equestrians choose to work with Fast Horse Photography for their end of life sessions for their horses. Hugs to anyone who has had to say goodbye to a horse.
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 MoreHave you ever thought, “When is the best time to gather the horses, dogs, and all the family together for a family portrait?” Is it too hot this summer? Should we wait until December for a Christmas card?
Maybe you’re holding out for the perfect time. When the kids or grandkids are old enough to pose. The horses are trained enough to stand still. And, the dogs can sit calmly at your feet.
Are you looking for the:
Perfect time.
Ultimate day.
Clearest weather.
Ideal situation to gather everyone together for the perfect photo.
Stop that thinking right now. Because that PERFECT scenario is never going to happen. And you will NEVER have family photos to cherish memories if you keep up this thinking. NOW IS THE TIME. Right now. Not next year.
Now is the exact time to hire a professional equestrian photographer for an equine family portrait session.
Here are 5 reasons why...
Read MoreWhen I met with Kirsten to discuss her session goals for her equine photography portrait session with Fast Horse Photography, one thing was very clear. She really wanted to attempt to create an art piece that showcased her beautiful horses all together! Working with five horses can be a bit tricky when you want them all to stand quietly right up next to each other, but most importantly, one of her horses wasn’t doing well health wise. We worked together to create a timeframe that would work to pull it all together and I’m excited we were able to get it all done! I can’t wait to see it in print very soon!
Read MoreAmanda, with her herd of horses, ponies and pot-bellied pigs recently full-filled a dream of owning her own little farm and moving her animals to her own property. She can now look out the windows of her house and watch them graze pastures that she calls her own.
When I arrived I immediately fell in love with a sweet little Florida wildflower field near her house. Since it was misting and a bit gloomy I used off camera flash to add a little light to the scene and to ensure that we protected Amanda’s beautiful skin tone and were able to capture the stormy textures of the sky.
Read MoreOnce or twice a year I head out to support my local horse council events through photography at the St. Johns County Horse Council event. I love these days! I love getting to wander around and say hello to fellow equestrians and catch up on all that they have been doing since we last saw each other. Since I don’t usually take bookings for this event I get to shoot the things that spark an interest to me and it’s a casual fun day filled with sunshine, laughter, horses, and usually a hotdog… I won’t lie, I usually end up getting chips too! Below are just a few of the images captured at the event. Too see more or to purchase an image you can head right over here.
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 MoreGrandmother, mother, granddaughter… Generational giving. Sacrifice. Dedication. That’s what moms do. Meredith’s mom wasn’t thinking of the future generation. She was just loving her daughter as best as she could. Little did she know… her support and encouragement would pass on to another generation...to last the test of time. What a blessing. Thank you, Meredith and Brianne, for sharing your stories and helping us celebrate equestrian moms. We salute you Meredith and your mom too.
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.
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