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Streakin Lil Wayne | AQHA | Barrel Racing | Stallion Promotion
"Streakin Lil Wayne" by A Streak Of Fling out of Lady Bug Biankus (1D barrel/pole winning mare, full sibling to Wrangler Biankus) FUTURE FORTUNES STALLION!
•Streakin Lil Wayne is FUTURE FORTUNES
•100% color producer in 2017
•In training and PIF to BFA Juvenile and $lot
•Sired by A Streak of Fling
•Out of proven 1D barrel mare, 19 second pole horse, she is proven producer.
•Dam is full sibling to Wranglers Biankus, BBR 1D Shootout Champion/American Qualifier
PUT SOME COLOR IN YOUR HERD
Lil Wayne is 15 hands, straight and compact. Mind and talent. Looking forward to a bright future with this colt.
Contact Red Hot Running Horses for more info.
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.
David | Senior Portraits | Prestonwood Polo
David has three loves, polo, motocross and his truck! He wanted to incorporate all three into his Senior photos. The motocross part didn't work out for the shoot for this location, but we got the other 2 done! David attends Liberty Christian in Argyle Texas and plans on attending Texas A&M next fall with hopes of making the Polo team. We did his senior session at Prestonwood Polo Club in Oak Point Texas where is horses are kept. Another early morning session that stayed cool and we finished before it started heating up.
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Rileigh | Argyle Texas Senior | Equine Photographer
To beat the brutally hot Texas summer day, we did Rileigh's session at sunrise. Sunrise session can be hit or miss on what type of sky you can get. It was a hit for her session and we had some beautiful colors. Rileigh's main horse was Texas so the main part of her session was taken with him, but she still wanted some photos with her other horses, Tess & Manny.
Rileigh attends Argyle High School where she plays volleyball. Her mom who is a professional stylist, did her hair & makeup. Loved this session!
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
Amie | Senior Portraits | Sanger Photographer
When I arrived at Amie's home for her shoot, she gave me the warmest welcome and a hug. She was so excited and happy for her session! We picked out some great outfits from the clothes she had selected. Amie is a very competitive and talented barrel racer and wanted her horses, Pink, Vegas & Four Speed, in many of her photos as well as one of her dogs. Hair & Makeup by : Shelia Rybar- Horse Show Makeup Artist
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Brittany Russel | Arizona Equine Photographer | Cave Creek
On a recent trip to Arizona, in between photoshoots I would go hiking, I discovered Cave Creek Regional Park on one of these hikes and new immediately that I wanted to do a photoshoot their. I was already talking to Brittany about doing an equestrian model shoot and told her I found a great location. She brought Halo, a beautiful APHA mare by The Mechanic. A person walking their dog on the trail stop and watched the photoshoot and told us that was the prettiest horse she has ever seen.
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Justine & Alexa | Sisters & Equestrians | Senior Portraits | Aubrey Texas
This session was a mixture of several different sessions. We did Alexa's senior portraits, since her sister; Justine did not have senior portraits done, so we also did some of her. We also combined a family session in as well. The location of the shoot was at one of my favorite North Texas Ranches, XO Ranch in Aubrey Texas. Both girls are accomplished equestrians, one with a little more western style and the other competes in eventing. Alexa had a beautifully marked APHA named Razzle and Justine had a sorrel AQHA named Tyler.
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Taylor | Class of 2018 | Denton Senior Photographer
Taylor's parents did a great job preparing for Taylor's senior session. Taylor has had a very successful show career, winning almost every title possible with her Santa Gertrudis and she still has her Senior year ahead of her. While Taylor and I did show photos in her 1st outfit, her parents decorated their cattle trailer with many of the awards Taylor has one. Including the largest collection of belt buckles I have ever seen.
Kristen, Reggie & Katniss | Equine Photographer | Cave Creek Arizona
I photographed Kristen and her horses. Real Good Reason "Reggie" and Fancy N My Stilettos "Katniss." We used her ranch for the photoshoot. Due to more than normal rain this year the landscape was very colorful and made a wonderful backdrop. She showed me here arena and some of the best Saguaro Cactus surrounded the edge. Kristen was preparing for AQHA shows and shows under the guidance of Reid Thomas Performance Horses.
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,
Hannah | Senior 2017 | Weatherford Texas | Equine Photographer
I photographed Hannah and her horse Inviting Rumors "Shea" at Dry River Ranch in Weatherford Texas and rides under the guidance of Stephen Stevens and Terry Cross . Like many spring days in Texas, it was windy and humid. Hannah & Shea where great and handled it will. Hannah will be attending University of Georgia in the fall where she will be part of their Equestrian Team. Hannah asked the photos to show how much she loves Shea. She made it easy, as they obviously have a great horse-human bond with each other.
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.
Lauryn | Senior 2017 | Gainesville
Lauryn's mother & I where friends many years ago, and I won't say how many. It was great to reconnect with her through social media and was honored when she asked me to photographer her daughter's senior portraits. They used a friends home that had some perfect locations for backdrops and props. Even a food truck! They also has several beautiful Gypsy Horses, we planned on using them in the background, but they decided to join in and be part of the photos. They couldn't of lined more perfect. Lauryn is not a horse person and was a little nervous about them surrounding her, but stood her ground and we got some great photos.
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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.
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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.
Kale | Krum Senior 2017 | Senior Portriats
Kale attends Krum High School and he is will be graduating Spring 2017. He included is beautiful German Shepherd, Addie in his session as well as his horse Maddox. Since most high schoolers love their vehicle, his dodge truck was a big part of his portraits. We took his photos at his home which was just a ways down the road. Oh and we where blessed with a breath-taking sunset.
