You can snap a picture of your horse in pretty light, catch a goofy expression at the barn, or grab a quick video during a ride and have it in your hand instantly. That’s pretty awesome, and I am not here to fight the phone in your back pocket. Heck, I love taking quick photos of my own horses with my cell phone. I have even heard it said that the best camera is the one you have in your hand, and let’s be honest, most of the time that’s our cellphone.
Read MoreWhen people think about what to do with their images after a session, wall art usually gets most of the attention. And for good reason. A beautiful, framed portrait of your horse or horse family deserves a place where you can enjoy it every day.
But albums deserve way more credit than they get. A photo album gives your images a permanent home. It turns them into something you can hold, flip through, share, and return to again and again instead of letting them disappear into a folder on your phone or computer.
Read MoreOne of my favorite things to create for clients is what I call the full family portrait. This is the portrait that includes everyone who matters most in your home, not just the human family members, but also the horses, ponies, donkeys, pigs, goats, chickens, a big Tom turkey, dogs, cats, and any other critters that are part of your everyday life.
Read MoreI am a big believer in the idea that how you feel during your session affects how you feel when you look back at your images later. If your session feels stressful, rushed, or uncomfortable, that feeling can stick with the photos. But when you feel prepared, supported, and able to settle in, it changes the whole experience. That is one of the reasons I care so much about making sessions feel enjoyable and COMFORTABLE from the beginning.
Read MoreI recently returned from our Cowgirls with Cameras workshop and retreat at Kay El Bar Guest Ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona, and it was such a fun few days to be part of. This event took place February 18 through 22, 2026, at the historic ranch, with horses and riderss provided by Arizona Horse Company and support from the wranglers at Kay El Bar. The retreat was built around western desert scenery, horses, portraits, action, lifestyle imagery, and time to learn, create, and reset.
Read MoreOnce your artwork arrives, a lot of people wonder how to take care of it. The good news is that it is usually pretty simple. A little care goes a long way. In general, one company I often work with, Bay Photo, recommends avoiding direct sunlight, keeping artwork in a stable indoor environment, and handling it with clean, dry hands. Moisture, rough cleaning, and big temperature swings are not your friends.
Read MoreIf you love a good maternity session, let me introduce you to the horse girl version: the mare-ternity session.
It is exactly what it sounds like. A pregnancy photo shoot for your very pregnant mare.
Read MoreNow Offering Equine Photo and Video Content for Horse Businesses, Sale Horses, and Social Media
I’m excited to officially share something new I’m offering through Fast Horse Photography. In addition to equine photography, I am now offering short-form video content creation for horse businesses, sale horses, riding programs, and equestrian brands.
Read MoreSpring might be my favorite time of year to be a horse photographer in Florida, and sessions like this one are exactly why. There’s just nothing better than photographing the babies. Foals figuring out the world one wobbly step at a time.
Read MoreThere’s something really special about helping a high school senior mark this season of life with their horse, and Franchesca’s session with her mare Clover was one of those sessions that just felt easy from start to finish. And Clover made sure of that. She was such a good girl and willing to do absolutely anything we asked of her, which made the entire experience that much more fun.
Read MoreI recently had the opportunity to photograph a full-day equestrian business branding session at Diamond TK Ranch in Arizona, and it was one of those days where everything came together. We worked through a detailed shot list one idea at a time, creating a body of content that truly reflects the quality and direction of their program.
Read MoreFor this portrait session in Ormond Beach, Florida, the goal was to create an image of the Conte children with all of their favorite animals, including their horses Cactus and Maverick, their mini donkeys Lily and Daisy, and their Border Collie, Rip. Somehow, everything came together right away, and we were able to get the full portrait on our very first attempt. Sessions with several animals can be tricky (but almost always doable), so I was pretty thrilled!
Read MoreI have photographed Bria many times over the years, and she has been in front of my camera for all kinds of sessions. From portraits with the Equestrians of Color Project, to a cover image for Western Life Today, to helping model at Florida photography workshops, and even stepping in when I needed someone to model horse tack for brands, Bria has always been someone I can count on. She is always game, easy to work with, and brings her big laugh and smile to every session.
Read MoreThis one feels especially personal to me because Western Horseman was part of my life long before photography became my work. I read Western Horseman as a kid, and like so many horse girls, I looked through those pages with a lot of admiration for the western world, the horses, the people, and the stories that came with it. So to be recognized by a publication I grew up reading is not something I take lightly. It means a lot.
Read MoreOur latest Cowgirls with Cameras Equine Photography Immersive took place at one of the most inspiring locations we’ve had the privilege to visit… Cottonwood Ranch in Wells, Nevada. Tucked away in the remote northeastern corner of the state, Cottonwood is a working horse and cattle ranch that’s been in the Smith family for six generations. It’s rich with family history, stories passed down over time, and the kind of western beauty that makes getting up before sunrise feel easy.
Read MoreWhile I usually stay close to Northeast Florida for equestrian senior portrait sessions, I had the chance to do something a little different while visiting the Dryhead Ranch in Montana—and it turned out to be one of the highlights of my trip.
Read MoreI just returned from one of my favorite photography trips of the year… the Dryhead Ranch, located in the Pryor Mountains of Montana, just outside Lovell, Wyoming. This trip was part of our lineup of Cowgirls with Cameras equine photography events, and the experience was everything we hoped it to be.
Read MoreI recently had the honor of photographing a truly exceptional stallion named Pax Asgard af Pegasus at Big Vine Ranch in Patterson, Georgia. Pax is a 2016 Homozygous Fewspot Knabstrupper stallion, standing at 16.3 hands, and to put it simply… he’s a really cool guy.
Read MoreI’m thrilled to share that my images were featured in the July 2025 issue of Western Horseman Magazine as part of an article written by Kate Bradley Byars. The story highlights the incredible ranching legacy of the Counts family at Cracker Swamp Cattle Co, right here in Northeast Florida.
Read MoreKendall has been riding at Allys Acres in St. Augustine, Florida for several years, and for her session, it was important to create portraits that reflected how much Sol and Allys Acres have meant to her over that time. Anyone who has loved a horse like that understands it is never just about having photos taken. It is about holding onto this moment before everything changes.
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