Portraits

Next up in my Equestrians of Color Series is Navina Harris, a young equestrian living in the Twin Cities. I photographed Navina at the beautiful True North Ranch. How do you describe yourself as an equestrian? As an equestrian, I would describe myself as someone who is very passionate about…

Blogging for me is a lot like trying to lose weight. I have the best of intentions and then life gets in the way and it doesn’t happen. 😞 In 2020, I started a productivity technique called “Time Blocking” and it’s just about doubled my productivity. I schedule my to-do…

I try not to play favorites, but Saddlebreds are one of my favorite breeds to photograph. They are expressive, curious, and it’s VERY easy to get their ears up for photos! Kylie also made my job easy by being at ease with herself and her horses. What you don’t see…

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you will recognize my friend, Ingrid. I shared a post last year about how she lost her heart horse, Elena. After her devastating loss, a cute little foal unexpectedly popped into her life and brought light and joy into a heart heavy…

  Your horse is a work of art, so shouldn’t their beauty grace the walls of your home or office?   Announcing Studio Sessions, where I bring a backdrop and lighting right to your barn and create unique “Old Masters” style portraits of your horse. These sessions are short and…

I met Anya the summer after we moved to our farm. She is the daughter of my neighbor’s pastor, and when my neighbor learned she has an interest in horses and photography, she thought we might enjoy connecting. After an afternoon coffee date, we all came back to the farm…

While I was in Florida for The Equine Photography Retreat, I stayed with my friend and fellow photographer Lexey Hall and her sweet family. To thank them for their hospitality, I asked if I could do a quick photo session of their kids while I was there. I started with some…

As I shared in my previous post, I was an instructor at The Equine Photography Retreat in Wellington, FL in February and I lead two styled photoshoots.  When they originally gave me options for the types of shoots I wanted to lead and I saw “Beach” on the list, I…

Last year, I was asked to be a speaker at a brand new event for equine photographers – The Equine Photography Retreat. I love to help other photographers grow, but don’t host my own workshops anymore because they are time-intensive and my schedule stays quite full year-round (except during a…

Yes, you read that right, Annika’s horses are named “Beau” and “Arrow!” I laughed out loud when I finally got it! 😆 As a horse owner, I love my horses, but I’m realistic about how they return the affection. I know they like me, but they aren’t the most expressive…