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Equestrian Session in the Fort Worth Stockyards
Stephanie & McGee were in Fort Worth for the APHA World Show. She was willing to haul her horse early in the morning to the Stockyards for some unique backdrops.
Adrieen & Prince | Gypsy Horse & Equestrian Model
When I saw Adrieen post photos of Prince on her Facebook page, I immediately contacted to say let’s do a photoshoot. Adrieen is one of my equestrian models and is always up for a shoot. We where lucky enough to photograph Prince two different times before he left for his home back East. First shoot was at the ranch she works at in Gainesville and the then we did some at the Fort Worth Stockyards, where Prince gathered quite a lot of attention.
Katy & Zielger - Saying Good Bye Equestrian Session
This was a tough session for Katy, she was in the process of selling Ziegler and realized she never had photos with him. We did a quick session, she wanted some images of both of them together and some of just him. He was with her trainer at KB Ranch in Aubrey Texas when we did the session the trees did not have many leaves yet. I knew KB Ranch had plenty cedar trees so I tried to utilize . those for the background. In between the time when we took the photos and when we met to view the photos, Katy sold Zielger and I could tell she missed him as the tears welled up in her eyes. I have to admit, I did the same. I have been there, selling a horse is never easy no matter the reason. Ziegler is beautiful and loud colored American Paint Horse with tons of personality, so I can understand why the tears.
Miranda | Class of 2019 | Equestrian Portraits
Miranda is as sweet as she is pretty! Had so much fun with this girl, her horse and family. Her horse, Reese, is a rescue from The Pegasus Project in McKinney Texas and they have a incredible connection. Miranda attends Prestonwood Christian Academy and plans on attending Texas A&M. Senior pictures with your horse is one of my favorite sessions to do and Miranda & Reese’s session help make it that way!
Madeleine & Rachael | Best Friends | Senior Portraits | Equestrian Style
Best Friends Madeleine and Rachael did their senior portraits together at the beautiful XO Ranch in Aubrey. Although the both attended to 2 different high schools, their love of horses and eventing gave them common intertest and both trained at the Idyl Wild Stables.
Both have beautifil grey horses that they used in their photos. Madeleine with Genoa and Rachael with Smarty.
Madeleine graduated from Plano High School and will be attending Texas Christian University. Rachael graduated from Prosper High School and will be attending Baylor.
Erin | Equestrian Portraits | Horse & Rider | Rockwall Texas
I think photos are some of the best presents and that is what Erin planned to do with the images from her session. The photo session was intended to be a present for her boyfriend, but I am sure she used this for much more. I loved how they turned out. It was rather windy so we started out doing black background photos 1st. Them did some outside with her two horses and three dogs. Did some horse and rider portraits where she wanted to show her bond with her horse Can Do. Check out her fabulous belt in those photos! Being a Christmas present of course we did some Christmas Wreath photos!
Emily | Liberty Christian | Argyle Senior Photographer
I did Emily's family portraits several years ago and was honored that they had me bad to photograph her senior pictures. I loved all the outfits that she had chosen for her session and Sheila with Horse Show Makeup Artist did her hair and makeup. Emily agreed to do a early morning session and the light was fantastic. Much of the session was done at their neighbors by beautiful stock tank and in their backyard by a wonderful natural looking pool. We then returned to her home do do some of her senior photos with her horse, Vinny. Vinny is an Appaloosa that has tons personality. Vinny is fairly new to Emily and they plan on showing soon.
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Bella & Bailey | Prosper Equestrian | Equine Portraits
Another beautiful morning session! Couldn't have asked for a better day for Bailey's session. It was a little cool, but it was a relief from the hot summer-like days we have been having. We did Bailey & Bella's equestrian photoshoot at Prospering Farms in Prosper, Texas, where she boards Bella. Bailey came out ready to go in super cute dress leading Bella. Bella was a grey almost white horse, but was clean & shiney! Having owned and currently owning horses of this color, I know how much work it takes. We started out at the treeline since we had such beautiful morning light. After a couple clothing changes, we moved to the barn door aisle and did some black background portraits. We did some great equine portraits of Bella as well. Always great to have some fine art to hang in your house that is of something you love!
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Anelise & Addy | Keller Photographer | Equestrian Portraits
Anelise won a gift certificate I donated to the North Texas Fair Horse Show. Her session was scheduled they day after she returned from the Texas State 4H Horse Show. All recommend doing sessions following a show since your horse is clipped, cleanand tired. Addy was well- behaved, but still very attentive. Both were great to work with.
Anelise and her horse Addy ride under the guidance of Kimberly Young of Fancy Pants Ranch in Keller Texas.
Olivia & Alphie | Equestrian | Aubrey Equine Photographer
Olivia's mom contacted me to photograph her daughter, Olivia and Olivia's horse, Alphie. She also wanted some images of Alphie to use as wall art in her home. She has seen some art pieces that she loved, but wanted their horse rather than someone else's horse hanging in their house. I thought that was a wonderful idea. Olivia competes regularly in North Texas Hunter Jumper shows with Alphie. We did her equestrian portraits as well as Alphie's equine photos where he is boarded at KB Ranch in Aubrey Texas.
Rachael | Equestrian Portraits | Kansas
I did Rachael's portraits with her horses; Merida, Bentley and Willa at her family's farm near Russell Kansas. There farm was in a beautiful part of Kansas and was in a very peaceful location. There was one of coolest barns I have ever seen. A old stone barn converted into a unique rustic show barn. I was greeted by Rachael and her many pug dog, her mom called her the "pug whisperer." She had all three of her horses ready to go as well as getting herself ready. She showed a few locations that she thought would work for photos. A pasture by the side of hill, a tree-lined arena and alfalfa field. It was slightly overcast and all worked perfectly. One of my favorite photos from the session was a candid of Rachael leading 2 of the horses with a handful of tack and several of her pugs tagging along. It summed up her hands on approach and hard work ethic perfectly. Personally I would of tripped over a leadrope or something if I tried to handle all that.
Mattie | Equestrian Model | Equine Photographer | Weatherford Texas
Mattie is one of my equestrian models for 2017. Mattie and her horse Guns R Spooky "Avatar" have been having a great year and I am always seeing their names pop up winning many titles in Reining. Including a recent World Championship at the AQHYA World Show in Oklahoma Texas.
Mattie trains under the guidance of Deary Performance Horses in Weatherford Texas. Mattie had some great images and already has been on the cover of CR World Magazine.
Hair & Makeup by Shelia of Horse Show Makeup Artist.
2017 North Texas Equine Photography Workshop
The 2017 North Texas Equine Photography was held last May. Had some great photographers attending and I love the photos they took. The 3 day workshop was full of some great locations, beautiful models, both horse and human. We all met Thursday evening for a meet & greet at Barley & Board located on the Denton Square. We meet at one of my favorite Ranches, XO Ranch, early Friday morning and photographed a young lady and her horse. After lunch Friday we returned to my studio for some Lightroom and Photoshop tutorials. Friday evening's shoot was just up the road and we had the opportunity to photograph a beautiful quarter horse stallion, mare and foals. Along with a newly married bride in her wedding dress. One of my equestrian models volunteered her time giving us one more subjects to photograph. Saturday morning we headed north to Sebastian Petrols Reining Horses and shot some reining horses in action as well as some casual shots. After lunch we did more classroom work at the studio. Saturday evening we visited Sergeant Ranch in Pilot Point. We photographed and Danish Warmblood and did black background photos and some Dressage photos. The big treat was a half Friesian that was converted into a unicorn! Sunday morning we had some rain (with lots of lightning) delays so we decided to grab breakfast first. When the rain passed we went to Cardinal Ranch in Aubrey and photographed some mares and foals. They put on a great show. Our last stop was Dryden Ranch and we did some conformation and liberty photos. I think all the attendees were tired when we were done, but come back with some great images and everyone learn a lot. Not only from me, but from each other. I started a Facebook group for them and everyone still keeps in contact giving tips, advice and words of encouragement.
Upcoming workshops are coming up this fall and spring 2018. Visit the Workshop page for more info.
Please enjoy photos taken by workshop attendees
Ruth Gray - Derby Kansas
Caitlin Demura Photography - Terrell Texas
Rebecca Keith Photography - Collinsville Texas
Sweet Sentiments by Lynn Schwab - Cornith Texas
Chelle Ann Photography - Houston Texas
Katie, Mercedes & Cutie | Pilot Point Texas | Equine Photographer
This was my second time to photograph Katie with her horse, but was at her trainer's new location. We started early in the morning and had some great light, but as the morning went on, it became overcast. Katie did great and the outfits she wore gave an nice soft look that worked great with an overcast day so it all worked out fine. Katie will be competing at the APHA World Show this fall under the guidance of Jacque Kennon Show Horses.
Hair & Makeup by: Shelia Rybar- Horse SHow Makeup Artist,
Addy & Jewel | Equestrian Model | Aubrey Texas
Addy is one talented little girl. Along with her parents, they find ponies at horse sales in the area. Many they are saving from kill buyers and an uncertain fate. Addy goes on to train these ponies to be safe ridable ponies for smaller children. She is well known in the area for her skills and is the go-to person for well-trained ponies.
Claire | Allen Senior Photographer | Class of 2017
Claire is the 3rd Senior from Treeline Stables that I had the opportunity to photograph. Once again we used the same locations as her 2 friends. Claire's session started with a overcast sky, which I love to shoot in. As well as being an avid equestrian, Claire also has a huge interest in photography and plans to study it in college. I loved that she understood a lot of what I was doing.
Taylor | Class of 2017 | Equestrian Portraits
Taylor was one of the 3 girls from Treeline Stables that I did their senior session for. We started her session off at McKinney's Adriatica. Really like that location, so many places to shoot, I think I could do dozens of sessions there and none be alike. We followed up by heading to Treeline to photograph Taylor with her two horses, Zena and Blue. Taylor obviously loves her horses and got some great shots of her with her horses.
Katie | Senior 2017 | Senior Portraits | North Texas
Katie will be graduating from Aledo High School. She currently competes in the National Reining Horse Association under the guidance of Jared LeClair in Gainesville, Texas. Her and her horse GVG Electric Spark "Pumpkin" have won numerous awards.
Her senior portrait were taken at Hidden Springs Ranch. Hair and make up by Brittini Gillespie of Lucky Locks in Denton, Texas.
