If you’ve never been to a therapeutic riding program, you are missing out on pure joy! To see how the participants come alive around the horses is an unforgettable experience. When I was a wedding photographer my approach was story-driven, which meant that my focus was less on posed images…
Oh gosh, I just LOVED this session with Brittney and her two horses. The weather was perfect, Brittney was laid back and her horses just adored her. The session took place on their private farm. My favorite spot was right in front of a giant fountain that was positioned so…
This was my first full portrait session this year and it definitely set the standard for all the rest! Mariah is comfortable in front of the camera and her horse Louie was too! The two of them a very cute together and the session was held at Centre Point Stables,…
I’ll admit it, I wish I was better at keeping up with this blog. I love to showcase my favorite sessions and share the stories behind them. I’ve been nonstop busy (which is good for a small business owner!) but I’m going to try and catch up so I can get…
Being a high school senior can bring a mixed bag of emotions. Excitement about the future – leaving home, learning in a new environment, choosing a career; but it can also bring about changes that aren’t easy – less time for riding, or even having to give up riding altogether…
Janelle is a Shelley Paulson Photography VIP. What’s that? Well, it is a special group exclusively for past clients. I offer my VIPs special sessions, give them first dibs for model calls for stock and commercial shoots, and they are the first to know about new products and services I am offering. Last…
Patti and Molly are more like sisters than mother and daughter. Patti has had her horse Indie for years, but their recent move to the country, and the addition of a horse for Molly, has forged their friendship even more. As Molly is moving towards adulthood and a life away from…
Winter in Minnesota feels like it lasts forever. If I don’t get behind the camera for what feels like 6 months of snow and cold, I go crazy! So last winter, I asked my friends Abby and Melissa if I could come over and photograph all their grey horses at…
What do you get when you combine a sassy OTTB (Off the Track Thoroughbred) and a sweet high school senior with the perfect Minnesota weather and a gorgeous location? Pure bliss! Emily and her horse Forrest are like two peas in a pod. They do three day eventing, which means they must be…
Ah, autumn in Minnesota! I love the great variety of colors and the beautiful evening light we get this time of year. Of course, this was last year. I hate being so behind on blogging, but this is the last of 2015. Onward and upward! 🙂 I can honestly say…