Blog — Fast Horse Photography - St. Augustine, Florida

Meet Ollie! Heza Rockin Cowboy

Meet Ollie! Heza Rockin Cowboy

Foal season brings nothing but joy to the Fast Horse Photography world and it means the world to me to get to spend time with these sweet new babies after they are welcomed to the world. Sometimes they are bouncing around kicking and bucking full of attitude and other times they are super snoozy woozy. Ollie was a little of both! My favorite moments were sitting a small distance away… watching him sleep and flip his little tail back and forth on the ground. Once he was awake he wanted to play with mom… who was as cool as a cucumber letting baby Ollie frolic around her as she grazed. New foal photography sessions are such a fun way to remember these precious early days of a new colt or filly’s life.

Cara Taylor SwiftMarch 22, 2021Foal, colt, Florida foaling, Florida foal season, APHA Paint Foal, Quarter Horse Foal

7 Ways High-Quality Stock Images will Effectively Up Your Equine Digital Marketing Game

7 Ways High-Quality Stock Images will Effectively Up Your Equine Digital Marketing Game

Digital marketing proves to be your ally.

Effective and powerful digital marketing for your equine business truly draws the customers in. Both your current audience and new customers. When they can read about your product. How beneficial it is. How easy it is to use… they are SOLD.

But, consistently creating your marketing campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, your website, and through blog posts is a daily grind. Not that you are complaining. Not at all. Just cognizant of the need to frequently get information out to your current and potential customers.

And, boring ads just won’t do. Cuz... A) That’s not your style. B) Who likes boring?

How do you add a fresh and stylish flair to your digital marketing?

By using Fast Horse Photography’s equine stock photo library, that’s how.

Cara Taylor SwiftMarch 16, 2021stock images, stock imagery, equine stock images, equine stock photography, stock photography, equine branding photography, equine images, licensable images, horse stock images, horse images, horse pictures, equine blog, equestrian blog, horse blog, Fast Horse Photography, commercial equine, commercial

Personalized Equine Photo Albums and Equestrian Memory Boxes, Oh My!

Times change. Seasons change. Lives change.

You always knew you couldn’t keep him forever. Time to move on to a new chapter in your life that didn’t include a horse.

A mystical horse you’d never forget. For the rest of your life.

Your wonderful husband gifted you with a “Remember Me” photo session with a professional equine photographer in Florida to capture as many memories as possible before it was time to say goodbye.

Cara Taylor SwiftMarch 8, 2021florida horse, florida photographer profile, florida equestrians, Florida Pet Photographer, florida equestrian, equine art, horse art, Horse lover gift ideas, gift ideas, keepsake box, full service photographer, full service equestrian photographer, Equestrian Senior, horse and rider

Are You Looking For a Unique Frame Collection To Show Off your Professional Equine Portraits?

Think about the photos that have been passed down to you… some are in photo albums or manila envelopes. Some are stacked in a shoebox. Some may be in frames and falling apart. But, some are in classic well-built frames, surviving moves, and handling. That’s the kind of frame you want to leave to your loved ones. Solid. Classic. And built for longevity.

Cara Taylor SwiftFebruary 23, 2021framing, full service photographer, full service equestrian photographer, best equine photographer, florida horse, florida photographer profile, florida equestrians, Florida Horse, vintage frames, farmhouse frames, equine portrait specialist

Why an Equestrian Business Branding Session with Fast Horse Photography Should be in Your Future

Why an Equestrian Business Branding Session with Fast Horse Photography Should be in Your Future

The photos you’ve used just don’t do your business justice. They don’t accurately represent who you are and what you offer. You know you need horse images to dazzle and convert to sales.

How do you do it? How do you generate images to reflect your brand and make you stand out in the horse industry? How do you bring your business to life?

You’ve even purchased stunning professional equine stock images. Although they are amazing, they don’t tell your story. Your brand story.

There’s gotta be a better way to get noticed. To draw in new clients and keep the current ones interested. And finally, keep up with the ever-changing horse and rider industry.

Cara Taylor SwiftFebruary 11, 2021equestrian branding, equine business resources, equestrian branding photography, equine branding photography, equine business tips, florida equestrian photographer, florida equine photographer, animal business resources, animal business, horse business owner, equine business

How to Go From an Equestrian Photo Session to Finished Wall Art for Your Home, Barn, or Office

How to Go From an Equestrian Photo Session to Finished Wall Art for Your Home, Barn, or Office

When was the last time you invested in professional equine photography?

Beautiful horse images to grace the walls of your home or barn? Marking a milestone in your life or your family’s life with your beloved horses? Wedding photos, Senior photos, winning a championship title, or just celebrating a steadfast and faithful companion — your heart horse.

Have you done this lately? Or has it been years? Maybe you’ve never experienced a photoshoot with your horses and you are eager to make the investment. Because truly, that’s what a full-service experience with an equine portrait specialist is. It’s an investment. A complete photo session then hanging your equine wall art in your home. You are investing in your memories. Capturing what’s happening NOW in your life. Creating heritage pieces to remind you of your sacred horse and human relationship.

Cara Taylor SwiftFebruary 1, 2021equine Portraits, horse photographer, horse art, florida equestrians, florida horse, Florida Horse photographer, St Augustine Horse Photographer

Getting to Know Cara Taylor Swift

I remember wrapping my hands in the mane of the horse and holding on for dear life as the horses galloped as a herd. Me blind in the dark as we launched into the woods. The lane was narrow and I remember feeling an occasional brush of another horse's body against my leg as we bounded in and out of the potholes.

Cara Taylor SwiftJanuary 18, 2021Behind the lens, Fast Horse Photography, St Augustine Horse Photographer, horse photographer, florida equestrian, florida horse, about me, florida photographer profile, Cara Taylor Swift, equine art, equestrian portrait specialist

Addie and Cruze/ Peak Performance Horses/ St Augustine, Florida/ Photography For Horse People

Addie and Cruze/ Peak Performance Horses/ St Augustine, Florida/ Photography For Horse People

I was beyond excited to meet with Addie and her mother, Khela to start the planning process for Addie’s horse photography session with her newly leased horse, Cruze. Addie and Cruze spend their days at Peak Performance Horses, so it was the perfect location for their photography session. On the day of the session, the weather was bleak looking. Very overcast, windy, with a chance of rain. Well rain it sure did! The rain didn’t stop Addie and Cruze from having fun and finishing their session together. Scroll through to spot the last image of the day, just as the rain started pouring down!

Cara Taylor SwiftDecember 28, 2020kids and horses, florida horse, florida equestrians, Florida Pet Photographer, Florida Photographer, Florida Horse, equine Portraits, equestrian, horse photographer, home decor, horse art

St Johns County Horse Council/ Holiday Fun Show/ Hastings, Florida

St Johns County Horse Council/ Holiday Fun Show/ Hastings, Florida

I don’t photograph a ton of equine events these days, but when I do it’s usually for our local horse council. I love spending time at the St Johns County Horse Council events and specifically the fun shows! If egg and spoon is a class on the show bill, then I want to be there! The goofier the holiday costume the better. Here are just a few images from the December 5th event. Check out all the cute Santa hats and reindeer antlers rounding barrels! If you want to see a few more images you can check them out right here.

Cara Taylor SwiftDecember 23, 2020horse events, horse show, fun show, st johns county horse council, equine photographer, horse photographer, florida horse, florida horse photographer, florida equine photographer, holiday horse

Rhylie and Brownie/ Need More Land and Cattle Co./ St. Johns, FL/ Equestrian Portrait Specialist

Rhylie and Brownie/ Need More Land and Cattle Co./ St. Johns, FL/ Equestrian Portrait Specialist

Earlier this year I photographed Rhylie with her family at Need More Land and Cattle Co. located in St. Johns, Florida. A full equestrian family portrait was one of our goals for this session and we nailed it by including Rhylie’s mom, Joni and her brother, Marek and of course horse, Brownie and her two dogs, Rocko and Rollo. Images from this session were used to create a mantle piece family portrait in a beautiful handmade frame and additional print products including the sweetest holiday card!

Cara Taylor SwiftDecember 21, 2020horse, horse photographer, equine Portraits, equestrian, equine portrait specialist, florida equestrians, florida equine photographer, Florida Horse photographer, equestrian family portraits, pet photographer, florida pet photographer

Ashley and Dolly Parton/ Star 4 Equestrian/ St. Augustine, Florida/Horse and Rider Portrait Experience

Ashley and Dolly Parton/ Star 4 Equestrian/ St. Augustine, Florida/Horse and Rider Portrait Experience

Pictured are Ashley and her favorite lesson horse, Dolly Parton. Trust me, this name is perfect for Dolly! Equine and equestrian portrait session took place at Star 4 Equestrian located in St. Augustine, Florida. Enjoy a few images from their session!

Cara Taylor SwiftDecember 16, 2020horse photographer, equine Portraits, horse and rider, horse art, horse portraits, equestrian, equestrian photography, full service equestrian photographer, Florida, florida equestrians, florida equine photographer, St Augustine Horse Photographer

Let Your Imagination Take You Along

Let Your Imagination Take You Along

Maybe you are like me. Lucky enough to own and spend time with horses… You have a bond with your four-legged’s, many go their life without. You embrace the sheer pleasure of horse and human connection.

But — THIS cowgirl and her horse exhibit the kind of wild freedom that doesn’t get to belong to many folks… and even for those who it does belong to… it doesn’t seem to last for long.

An unbridled sense of adventure and true purpose. Learning the lay of the land.

Cara Taylor SwiftDecember 13, 2020horse art, equine art, gift ideas, Christmas gift ideas, horse photography, cowgirl art, cowgirl, silhouette photography, western decor, home decor, barn art, barn decor

Alicia and Regatta/ Cattail Creek Farm/ St. Augustine, FL/ Celebrating the Horse and Human Bond

Alicia and Regatta/ Cattail Creek Farm/ St. Augustine, FL/ Celebrating the Horse and Human Bond

A few weeks after we completed their equine and equestrian portrait session we met to review their images and create their final product. This is always so much fun! We created a small three piece gallery wall grouping and an incredible framed portrait with the most stunning Farmhouse Frame! This frame is gorgeous and features dark brown, caramel and cream accents with a ton of texture! Made from weathered Oak and is sturdy and unique! This frame frequently arrives to my studio with featuring lichen…. which is absolutely stunning with these images!

Cara Taylor SwiftDecember 7, 2020horse, horse photographer, horse and rider, equestrian, equestrian photography, full service equestrian photographer, horse portraits, equine portrats, equine Portraits, equine portrait specialist, Florida, Florida horse, florida equestrians, Florida Horse photographer, florida equestrian photographer

What Are You Waiting For?

What Are You Waiting For?

We don’t know when things will change. But, one thing is for dang sure… WE NEED JOY! Bountiful joy and hope to carry us through life’s struggles. We need to surround ourselves with experiences that encourage our hearts.

Cara Taylor SwiftDecember 2, 2020gift certificates, gift cards, horse lover, gift ideas, Christmas gift ideas, horse, horse art, horse and rider, horse art for sale, horse photography, horse photographer, florida equestrians, Florida, florida horse, florida equestrian

An Honest Gaze

An Honest Gaze

Equestrian home decor bringing the outside, inside. Helping you remember the “why” of life. Keeping the peace of nature at the forefront of your mind. Reminding you of the relationship you have with any of your four-leggeds is like a healing salve to your spirit.

Cara Taylor SwiftNovember 30, 2020horse lover, gift, gift ideas, Christmas gift ideas, equine art, equine studio portraits, horse art, horse art for sale, art for sale, wall art, wall decor, barn art, stable art

Bria and Chance, Equestrians of Color Photography Project (EOC Project)

Bria and Chance, Equestrians of Color Photography Project (EOC Project)

I enjoy being who I am! I feel like God created people all different and I get to represent both black and white people because that is how he made me. I am proud of who I am and all that I have learned so far about horses. I am excited to keep learning and spending time with horses and hopefully, I can help to show other people that want to ride to ride no matter what color that they are. Maybe they will see me and know that all kinds of people can ride if you love horses.

Cara Taylor SwiftNovember 23, 2020equestrians of color project, equestrians of color, horse photographer, equine photographer, florida equestrians, Florida Horse photographer, florida equestrian, kids and horses, EOC Project, Florida Pet Photographer

Tell Me a Story

Tell Me a Story

Equestrian portraiture from our Equine Art Collective elicits a similar response as oral storytelling. Although no sound or language is uttered, the viewer is drawn back to family memories, traditions, celebrations, and generational history. To be remembered forever.

Our art collective provides you the opportunity to purchase equestrian-inspired décor for your home or office. Because art should never be an afterthought. Especially when the pieces remind you of tradition, history, and days gone by.

Cara Taylor SwiftNovember 12, 2020art for sale, wall art, barn art, equine art, home decor, western decor, equestrian art, horse lover, gift ideas, prints for sale, horse art, horse art for sale

Equestrian Senior Portraits with Kaitlyn & Auggie

Equestrian Senior Portraits with Kaitlyn & Auggie

Senior portraits with horses are such an incredible way to celebrate the passions that takes up all of your time away from school… barn time, horse time, and riding time!

Cara Taylor SwiftNovember 9, 2020senior pictures, Senior Portraits, Equestrian Senior, senior pics with horses, Florida Photographer, florida equine photographer, florida equestrian photographer, horse photographer

Equine and Equestrian Portraits for Alaina and Lola

Equine and Equestrian Portraits for Alaina and Lola

I so enjoyed photographing Alaina with her “step up” horse named Lola! Dream Catcher Stables is always a joy to visit and the horsey kids that make up their show team keep me laughing. Here are just a few of my favorites from their session. I had the opportunity to photograph several horse and human teams over the past few weeks at Dream Catcher Stables so check back to see more soon!

Cara Taylor SwiftNovember 5, 2020horse, horse photographer, equine, equestrian, equine photography, horse photography, florida, florida equestrians, kids and horse, kids and horses, Florida Horse photographer, florida horse, horse lover, full service equestrian photographer, full service photographer

Solemn Drive

Solemn Drive

Solemn Drive — available for purchase from Fast Horse Photography’s Equine Art Collective.

Professional horse photography at it’s finest.

The perfect equine gift for anyone. Not only horse lover’s, but also anyone who appreciates the power and grace of the herd. Ideal for any home, store, or office. Exquisite western lifestyle decor, and general horse decor ideas.

Cara Taylor SwiftNovember 2, 2020wall art, barn art, horse art, equine art, gift ideas, horse lover, horse, equine, herd, prints for sale, art for sale, horse art for sale