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…
When Bianca’s dad reached out to me about doing a senior session for his daughter, I went on Facebook to get a feel for what kind of riding she does and what her horses are like. The first photos I saw were of them competing in dressage. I was immediately…
Before I was a photographer, I was a web designer. One of my local clients was Debbie Treadwell of Macnamara Insurance. They specialize in equine-related insurance, so it was a good fit to do website work for her. Fast forward to this summer – her daughter is about to be…
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…
2017 was a pretty great year for my photography business. I was busier than ever with a mix of portraits, commercial shoots, and stock photo shoots. When I get busy, this poor blog get neglected. I thought a good way to catch up would be to share a couple of…
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…