I recently escaped the tundra (during a polar vortex!) and spent a week in Florida, doing various photography and videography projects for some wonderful clients. As part of my time there, I volunteered to photograph the 2021 World Championship Equestrian Triathlon to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Boys & Girls…
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…
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…
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…
It was snowing more than expected the evening I first met Stephanie Hiebesen of Right Touch Horse Training. We were both late because of slippery roads, but when she walked in the door of the coffee shop where we were meeting, the warmth of her smile brightened the room. Stephanie…
New Site, New Images, New Subscription Options! I had plans to re-design my stock photo library, but being quarantined has given me the time and focus to complete it much more quickly. Now I’m very excited to share with you my updated Equine Stock Photo Library. It’s a brand new…
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…