I so enjoyed spending time with Hannah and Stephen at Star 4 Equestrian! Star 4 Equestrian offers such a beautiful location with an assortment of backdrop options, add Hannah to the mix and it’s kind of a photographers dream! I’ve enjoyed watching Hannah ride over the years at various events and seeing her around the barn. She even helped out her barn mates at our recent Horses on the Beach event! She is a member of our local YEDA team and has won herself a college scholarship by placing well at the national level! I think it’s safe to say that Hannah will go far in this world and horses will be by her side!
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.
Whether your horse was a champion barrel racer, a Grand Prix jumper, or your backyard friend, honor the efforts they made for you throughout their life with you. In a sense, you are saying “Thank you for taking care of me all these years.”
Recognizing how hard they tried to keep you on their back. And to not step on you when you fell. Showing up day after day with a willingness to try.
After all, why do we ride in the first place? It’s all about the connection. Right?
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.
The Benefits of Working with an Equine Portrait Specialist
Here’s the beauty of working with a full-service portrait specialist… you won’t walk away confused about which choice is the BEST for you and the spaces you want to fill with stunning equestrian wall art.
Right from the get-go… you will be in good hands. During the pre-session consultation, you and Cara Taylor Swift will walk through your home or stable and talk about spaces you hope to fill with the artwork you create together. She will take pictures of the spaces and virtually show you artwork on your walls when you come to your viewing and ordering appointment.
You will have the opportunity to touch and feel the difference between a metal medium versus a canvas wrap, helping solidify your choice.
Your BRAND is everything. Truly the difference between someone picking yourproduct over the one next to it on the shelf. Or click on your link instead of the one above or below you. But, how do you go about creating an equine brand marketing plan to draw attention to your business? Cuz Lord knows, creating your business from the ground up was a job in itself. You must start by outlining your branding ideas. A road map, if you will, to help you design the perfect equine brand strategy.
Foal season brings nothing but joy to the Fast Horse Photography world and it means the world to me to get to spend time with these sweet new babies after they are welcomed to the world. Sometimes they are bouncing around kicking and bucking full of attitude and other times they are super snoozy woozy. Ollie was a little of both! My favorite moments were sitting a small distance away… watching him sleep and flip his little tail back and forth on the ground. Once he was awake he wanted to play with mom… who was as cool as a cucumber letting baby Ollie frolic around her as she grazed. New foal photography sessions are such a fun way to remember these precious early days of a new colt or filly’s life.
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?
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.
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.
The photos you’ve used just don’t do your business justice. They don’t accurately represent who you are and what you offer. You know you need horse images to dazzle and convert to sales.
How do you do it? How do you generate images to reflect your brand and make you stand out in the horse industry? How do you bring your business to life?
You’ve even purchased stunning professional equine stock images. Although they are amazing, they don’t tell your story. Your brand story.
There’s gotta be a better way to get noticed. To draw in new clients and keep the current ones interested. And finally, keep up with the ever-changing horse and rider industry.
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.
I 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.
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!
I 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.
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!
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!
Maybe you are like me. Lucky enough to own and spend time with horses… You have a bond with your four-legged’s, many go their life without. You embrace the sheer pleasure of horse and human connection.
But — THIS cowgirl and her horse exhibit the kind of wild freedom that doesn’t get to belong to many folks… and even for those who it does belong to… it doesn’t seem to last for long.
An unbridled sense of adventure and true purpose. Learning the lay of the land.
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!
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.
