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…
If you like looking at beautiful horse photos, you’re going to love this post! In 2020, I made a concerted effort to photograph horses by themselves both for my clients and for my recently updated Equine Stock Photo Library. You might see some appearances by my own horses as well!…
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…
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…
My friend Carol and I had been planning this photoshoot all winter. Her horses live just 10 minutes from me and she has a colorful herd of morgans on a very scenic piece of land. The part that couldn’t be planned is, I wanted to go on a morning when…
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…
Kyla is my horse’s chiropractor. YES! My horses have a chiropractor! And I honestly believe that her services are one of the best investments I can make it my horses’ overall health and wellbeing. In 2018, I had the great pleasure of photographing Kyla for her business. But this year,…
I’ve been a licensed drone pilot for over two years now and I really enjoy flying and capturing images from a unique vantage point. When my editor at Horse Illustrated suggested an article featuring my drone photos, I was excited! I submitted my best drone images along with an article…