Growing up, horses were the heartbeat of my family, especially between my mother and me. They were our shared passion, our common ground, and the backdrop to many of our happiest moments together. Watching Kelly and Ava interact with Roland, Jake, and Pilgrim, I couldn't help but see reflections of the relationship my mother and I share. Like us, Kelly and Ava find their best times together in the company of horses, an experience I know all too well and cherish deeply.
Read More"Remember me" sessions are a celebration of these unspoken bonds. They are a tribute to the horse that introduced your children to the world of riding, offering them their first taste of responsibility, trust, and the unbridled joy of equestrian life. These sessions honor the horse that has always been your reliable confidant, the one you could count on for safety, comfort, and an understanding beyond words. The place you disappeared to when life got a little rough and the barn was your place of calm.
Read MoreOn a gorgeous little horse stable in Eustis, FL, a sunrise photography session was the highlight of my day. This session, which I am so late in posting, has remained vivid in my mind, and I am thrilled to finally share the experience and a couple of the stunning wall art pieces that emerged from our creative collaboration.
Read MoreI’m so excited to finally be able to share a recent Fast Horse Photography equine photography session, featuring Jacqueline and her Friesian horse, Excalibur. As a photographer I immediately fell in love with his impressive mane and tail which I know must be so much work for Jackie to maintain and keep is such gorgeous condition.
Read MoreI recently had the privilege of working with a remarkable young equestrian named Ashlyn and her beloved horse, Spade, in the picturesque St. Johns, Florida. This session was a true celebration of the bond between rider and horse, set against the backdrop of a beautiful afternoon in Spade's pasture.
Read MoreIn the heart of the St. Augustine, Florida countryside, I had the wonderful opportunity to capture a special day in the life of Jillian, a vibrant teenager with an unwavering love for her animals. This wasn't just any photography session; it was a journey through Jillian's little world, a farm blooming with life and love.
Read MoreI had the absolute privilege to work with Siera and her horse, Dutchess for a recent equine and equestrian photography session held in Eustis, FL. Siera got up really early to meet with hair and makeup specialist, Kira of Onsite Muse and was looking STUNNING in a red dress when I arrived onsite just after sunrise.
Read MoreGetting an opportunity to photograph Connie and her beautiful horse, Ish, was incredible. Connie was attending The Great Florida Cattle Drive, Reunion Ride held at The Florida Agricultural Museum in Palm Coast, Florida. Part of this event includes wearing period-based clothing such as what Connie wore for her equine photography session. The blues and grays of Connie’s handmade wardrobe matched her Florida Cracker Horse beautifully.
Not many people have heard of The Florida Cracker Horse, sometimes called the Florida Cow Pony, the Chicksaw Pony, the Mash Tackie, and the Seminole Pony. The Florida Cracker Horse is a distinct and unique Colonial Spanish breed of horse brought to Florida in the 1500’s and today the horse is considered a vital part of Florida’s heritage. There are now over 1,000 registered Florida Cracker horses.
Read MoreIt’s here. It’s finally here.
Your senior year.
After all the hours of hard work. The dedication. The time and commitment. You finally made it to the end.
Girl, can you believe it? I mean seriously?
Ok, so you’re not graduating today. You have an entire school year to go. Getting ready now doesn’t mean you’re jumping the gun, though. Because there’s a lot of planning and prepping to do to celebrate. And oh yeah, you’re gonna C E L E B R A T E!
You’ve reached a serious milestone in your life. Through the ups and downs, you’ve kept your eyes forward and chin up. You’ve pressed on when you didn’t think you could. You’ve zigged and zagged through the maze we call life to get to the next destination.
Amanda, with her herd of horses, ponies and pot-bellied pigs recently full-filled a dream of owning her own little farm and moving her animals to her own property. She can now look out the windows of her house and watch them graze pastures that she calls her own.
When I arrived I immediately fell in love with a sweet little Florida wildflower field near her house. Since it was misting and a bit gloomy I used off camera flash to add a little light to the scene and to ensure that we protected Amanda’s beautiful skin tone and were able to capture the stormy textures of the sky.
Read MoreKids grow up. We grow older. Grand kids change in the blink of an eye. The beauty of gathering your family for an equestrian photography session… although people change…memories don’t. Capture those memories for all of your family to cherish forever.
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