Whenever people tell me they aren’t photogenic, I usually protest. I believe every person can be made beautiful in a photograph, and that it’s the job of the photographer to find that beauty and bring it out. But once in awhile, I meet a person or a horse who just…
I never know exactly what’s going to happen at a photo session. I don’t allow myself to get too many specific ideas in my head so that I can be open to be inspired by my subject, location, and the light. This night was no different, and I was inspired…
Callan was the first of several young women I photographed this summer who are budding photographers themselves! I’m always honored when another person who LOVES photography and LOVES horses chooses me as their photographer. These two are the best of friends — they met when Callan was 11 and Pilsbury…
I am not sure how many of you know this, but I was born in Nebraska. My parents moved to Minnesota when I was two, so I don’t remember living there, but as long as I can remember we have been making the trip back to visit family. When Emily’s…
I grew up riding at a ranch on the east side of the Twin Cities. I spent my summers there, with a group of unforgettable friends, riding all the horses and being crazy teenagers together. That ranch was pretty much my whole world and shaped so much of who I…
One of my guiding values as a photographer is, “Light first, location second.” In my world, if the location is beautiful, and the light isn’t interesting or good, it’s not going to be a good photo. If possible, I like to wait for a day when the sun is shining…
They say that as a photographer, you should photograph what you know…what you love. Well, I KNOW horse and I especially know horse loving teenagers, because I was once one of them. Sarah and Ace go together like peanut butter and jam, peas and carrots, chips and dip – you…
Of all of the images I have created in the past eight years of doing photography, this one of Danielle and Daisy is the most defining for me. It holds a special place in my heart and in my journey that lead me to where I am today as a…
Whew! It’s been a very busy “off-season” for me and now this crazy warm weather in March has me freaking out that summer is almost here and I still have much to share from 2011 and the first few months of 2012. I’m not complaining, though, it’s been good to…
Leah and I board our beautiful horses together at Windward Farm. I have really enjoyed riding with Leah and getting to know her better over the past few years. She’s a smart, strong young woman with excellent horsemanship skills and a smile that lights up a barn. 🙂 For this…