When it comes to photographing horses, the answer will always be a YES and that probably comes off too excited. I’ve had horses for over twenty years, and I don’t think I’ll ever get over the joy that comes with seeing one up close and personal.
Photographing horses & people comes naturally for me, but I’d be lying if I said I could do it alone and have it be successful. It takes a village to incorporate any animal into your session, but especially a horse. Having an experienced handler is a must, but having one to two people that are quite literally backing me up to get the horse’s attention and ears, all while maintaining control of the horse is something I require in order to book a session. As the photographer, I’m guiding my client into the best poses possible, while safely positioning the animal as well. Safety and horses go hand in hand. It is a 1000-pound (if not more) animal with a mind of its own, after all.
Now that I’m done on my soapbox, please take a moment to congratulate Emma on being a part of the graduating class of 2024! I will never get over just how gorgeous these high school kids are. I remember wearing blue eyeliner and crimping my hair and thinking it was SO cool. We just did not look like this back in my day.
