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…
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…
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…
Gosh, I love this family! I have been photographing them now for 7 years and I love to watch the kids grow and all the amazing things this family does! The girls, Makenna and Ellis are talented Eventing riders who compete on a national level. They just finished competed at…
I met Molly when her mom and I were boarding our horses together. I was so impressed with this smart, talented young woman that I asked her to assist for me last summer at some of my filmmaking projects. She learned quickly and was a valuable part of my very…
Still working my way through blogging last year’s sessions. I like to share as many as I can, so just three more and I can move on to this year! I seriously cannot wait for autumn to get here! I love the crisp weather and vibrant landscape color we are…
I use the word “Horse Lover” to welcome people to my web site, and also to describe my ideal client. Anna fits that description to a “t”! She truly loves her horses, and it’s evident they love her back. She is an accomplished equestrian, winning many national titles with her…