Featured in Western Horseman Magazine: Florida Ranching at Cracker Swamp Cattle Co

I’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.

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Mary Crawford and King at M and M Training in North St. Augustine Florida

There is something really special about photographing someone in the place where they feel most at home. For Mary Crawford, that place is the barn. I met MC and her horse King at M and M Training in North St. Augustine to create her equestrian senior portraits, and the goal was to capture the everyday moments that mean the most.

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Branding Session with Leah of The Unspoken Cycle at Middleton Stables

This recent session with Leah, founder of The Unspoken Cycle, was a beautiful blend of intention, purpose, and horses… which, let’s be honest, is right up my alley. Leah reached out to me to create updated branding photography and video content for her wellness and equine coaching program, and our session at Middleton Stables was the perfect setting to bring her vision to life.

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Barrel Racing, Buckles, and Beautiful Light in Ormond Beach, FL

Senior portrait sessions with horse girls always bring something special, and Leianne’s session in Ormond Beach, FL was no exception. With her three horses—Romeo, Roman, and Taz—by her side, and a collection of rodeo awards in hand, this session was full of heart, horsepower, and golden light.

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Rhylie and Blue: A Senior Portrait Session with a Whole Lot of Heart (and a Few Wild Turkeys)

Photographing senior portraits is always special, but getting to do it for someone I’ve worked with (and laughed with) over the years? That’s the good stuff. Rhylie and her blue roan quarter horse, Blue, recently met me for her equine senior photography session here in St. Johns, FL, and this one was full of heart, laughter, and a whole lot of horse girl energy.

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Welcoming Aladdin: A New Foal Session at Emerald Shade Performance Horses

There’s nothing quite like a foal session to remind you how magical this horse life really is, and baby Aladdin definitely brought the sparkle. I recently had the pleasure of photographing this flashy little colt at Emerald Shade Performance Horses here in St. Augustine, FL, and I don’t think I stopped smiling once the entire time.

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Photographing Horses in the Snow at Vista Verde Guest Ranch in Colorado

This winter I had the chance to check something big off my 2025 photography bucket list… photographing horses in the snow. My husband Ed and I took a special trip to Vista Verde Guest Ranch, just north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary. It was everything I hoped for and more.

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Erin and Stanley: Horse Girl Dreams (Just a Little Later in Life) in Elkton, FL

Some stories hit you in just the right way and Erin’s session with her beautiful roan gelding Stanley is one of those. Erin came to horses as an adult, and let me tell you, she is all in. She’s fully living her best horse girl life, and Stanley, a retired ranch horse from Texas, is soaking up every minute of being adored in what I like to call his “loved by a grown woman” era.

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Featured in Chrome Magazine: Talking Walls and the Power of Equine Art

It was such an honor to be interviewed for the Winter 2024 edition of Chrome Magazine, the official publication of Mule Alley at the Fort Worth Stockyards. The article, written by Amy Witt and titled Talking Walls, explores how the spaces inside our homes can tell stories through equine art, portrait photography, and meaningful pieces collected from the horse world.

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Pickles the Pony: A Sweet Session for the Conte Family in Ormond Beach, FL

Some ponies leave hoofprints on your heart, and Pickles is one of them. The Conte family reached out to me for an equine photography session to celebrate their beloved senior pony, Pickles, who has brought so much joy to their family over the years.

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Celebrating Senior Year with Fera, Onyx, and Rusty at Princess Place Preserve

Some sessions just hit you right in the heart, and this one was definitely one of them. I had the joy of photographing local equestrian high school senior, Fera, along with her two senior horses, Onyx and Rusty, during a recent equine and equestrian photography session at the always-stunning Princess Place Preserve.

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A New Adventure Begins: Kerri and Winterhawk

I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Kerri, a local high school senior, and her beautiful horse, Winterhawk, at one of the prettiest spots around—Star 4 Equestrian located in St. Augustine, Florida. Let me tell you, the sunny evening we had was perfect, with light filtering through the oak trees in a way that felt almost magical. It made the session feel even more special.

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Designing the Perfect Gallery Wall: Tips for Equestrian Photography Art

As a dedicated horsewoman, your love for your horse is a very central part of your life. You see the laughable mischief in their eyes when they are up to no good. You see their character when they strut across the pasture on the first cool morning of the season. You know that even in the simple moments there is so much beauty in this life we get to live with horses. You also know your horse would make stunning art in your home. When it comes to designing a gallery wall that showcases your horse as art, there are several key design elements to consider. Here's how to create a captivating display that reflects your passion for your horse and transforms your space into a personal gallery of memories.

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Celebrating Milestones: Megan and Patrick's Beautiful Equine Photography Session

Recently, I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Megan and her beloved horse, Patrick, at the picturesque M & M Training located in Saint Augustine, FL. It was a gorgeous sunny evening, and the stunning oak trees with pretty sunlight filtering through their leaves, provided the perfect backdrop for this session.

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A Frosty Morning at the Florida Agricultural Museum: Autumn and Thor's Dreamy Session

On a chilly, frosty morning, just as the sun was starting to rise, I had the pleasure of photographing Autumn and her magnificent Highlander horse, Thor. We chose the Florida Agricultural Museum as our location, and it couldn't have been more perfect for this session.

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Highlights from Our Equine Photography Essentials Workshop

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the amazing attendees who joined us for the recent Equine Photography Essentials workshop. Your enthusiasm and dedication made it an unforgettable experience. A special thanks goes out to all the local equestrians who brought their horses out, rode and modeled for us, and to the wonderful equine venues that hosted our sessions: Star 4 Equestrian, Carousel Show Horses, Peak Performance Horses, The St Johns County Equestrian Center, the Jones Family, and the Florida Agricultural Museum. Your hospitality was unmatched, and we couldn't have asked for better partners.

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Kendall & Star: A Senior Portrait Session with Horses in St Augustine, Florida

Back in the day, a little horse named Thunder and I were quite the dynamic duo. We'd set up makeshift jump fields in the paddock, using lawn chairs and precariously balanced 2x4s. Who needed a saddle? Not us! Sure, we'd occasionally end up eating a bit of dirt, but those tumbles probably toughened me up for the small business journey ahead of me in life. It takes daily grit to run this small photography business after all!

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