The photo shoots I have done with Farnam Horse in the past were general “Library-Building” projects where we tried to get as many photos as possible across the brand segments. This time, we focused just on fly control. They have a lot of new products in this segment being launched…
I’m very excited to share that several of my photos earned awards at the at the 2018 American Horse Publications Equine Media Awards in June! ⠀ ⠀ The first image placed second in Editorial Human-Animal Bond Photograph. It was used in a Horse Illustrated article in their October 2017 issue…
This was the first time I’ve been invited to photograph the Ames Percherons in the spring and what a delight it was! This time, instead of a whole team, I photographed a mare and foal. This foal will grow up, turn dapple grey and pull a wagon. The way he…
It’s not every day you get a dumping of fresh snow, followed by sunshine and 35 degrees, but that was the setup for this seasonal shoot for the Ames Percheron Team. For this shoot, they hitched 8 horses and took off through the snow. I had a blast running around…
It’s not every day that I get to take photos on a subzero day and still feel my fingers and toes at the end of it. But thanks to my friend Elsabeth at Arbor Hill Farm, I could do this shoot for Pro Elite horse feed in a heated barn. The…
Every year, Ames Construction creates a beautiful calendar featuring images of their 6 horse percheron hitch, along with photos of their construction projects. This summer and fall, I was asked to photograph the team for their 2018 calendar. These two photo shoots were about the most fun I’ve ever had…
In June of 2017, I was part of a commercial shoot for Nutrena Feeds. I photographed 10 different species of animals, including horses. The purpose of the shoot was to create all new images for a rebrand that they have just launched in January of 2018. I have worked with…
In 2016, I began an ongoing relationship with Farnam. One of the great benefits to developing such a relationship with a great company like Farnam is that each time we work together, I am better able to understand what they need and how to make the best possible photos for…
Be sure to also click to see Part I, Part II, and Part III. As someone who loves photographic storytelling, one of my favorite parts of this experience was getting to go backstage and document the behind the scenes life of the people and horses of Odysseo. The hard work and dedication it…
Be sure to also click to see Part I, Part II, and Behind the Scenes. At the end of the show, the ground level of the stage fills with water while Benjamin rides silhouetted in front of this beautiful waterfall backdrop. It’s truly breathtaking. (Do you see the heart?) Benjamin rides down to…