I’m not joking when I say I had convinced myself to never do wreath photos.

When I couldn’t find a garland that I liked I decided that fate had it out for me. I searched every store I could think of multiple times. Sure I could have made them myself or ordered some garlands online but, I am the stubborn type. So after the fifth store mid-way through November I had given up on my pursuit of Christmas pony garlands.

Hey you ! With the camera over there. Mom, daughter, sister, brother, whoever you may be. You are not my enemy. So please, take all the pictures of your little girl at the show. Smile and gush over how cute they are. Horse mom/ photographer you are doing it all and you are not my enemy.

August 7-8th. Two hot, sunny, summer days. As always a favorite show to attend at my home barn. I won’t forget my hat at the next one, got myself a good sunburn from that mistake. Glad to see you all , until next time.

This is a post I wish I didn’t have to write. Many have said it better than me before and I’m sure many will say it after. Please, please do not steal images from photographers. We need to eat too. I don’t know a single photographer who doesn’t work their but off giving up all their free time so that you can have beautiful photos. Many of us love what we do, yes, but that does not mean we do not deserve to be paid.

If you can’t pay, don’t take it.

Sunday 7.25 my second show at Hunter Landing.

Saturday 7.24 I attended my first Barrel Racing show. It was really fun to try something different.

1. Get a better angle

Don’t be afraid to move around a bit and get more than a front profile of your horse. Horses look best from a side on angle with their body square up ( all 4 feet in alignment) .

2. Lighting and background

Use the shade to your advantage, taking out the variables of harsh light will create a more professional looking image of your horse. Pay attention to what is in the background of your photos.

3. Ears forward

Last year I was asked by a friend to come to a horse show and photograph them.

Little did I know that I would be here, less than a year later, excitedly searching for bigger shows to photograph. Crossing my fingers and praying to keep on doing this.