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Tales all about equine photography, my lovely clients & their precious ponies.

You’ve booked your photography session. You’ve even selected your session theme, outfit, and location. Now the only thing left is actually getting your horse prepared for the session! It’s so important to ensure that on the day of your photoshoot you’re not having to run around stressed, trying to figure out which choices to make. Should I bathe my horse? Hoof oil or no hoof oil? Trim mane or not? So many decisions! In this post I will give you all the tips & tricks for getting your horse to look like a million bucks in time for their portrait session.

How to Groom your Horse for a Photography Session?

July 14, 2023

Päivi and her Finnhorse mare Tiltukka have walked side by side for over a decade. During a end-of-summer sunset session followed by a moonlit campfire at the beach we were able to celebrate their long journey together, creating memories to last a lifetime.

Päivi & Tiltukka – Horse and human portrait session in Tauvo, Finland

February 23, 2023

On a beautiful August day, the horses and riders at the oldest civilian riding school of The Netherlands got to enjoy a day of professional photography sessions!

Barn Visit at ‘s-Gravenhaagsche Stadsrijschool, The Hague

January 28, 2023

This summer I created black background, Fine Art -style portraits for 35 horses in two days. Read to see some of the results!

A Weekend of 35 Horses – Black Background Studio in Finland

October 12, 2022

Kim & Lady have an exceptional connection and partnership, which I was honored to capture in their Horse & Rider portrait session in The Netherlands.

Kim & Lady – Horse and Rider Portrait Session in Rotterdam, The Netherlands

March 13, 2022

Leo the Ardennais gelding was photographed in a Fine Art, black background style during my previous trip to Finland. He was the perfect model!

Leo – Fine Art Equine Portrait Session in Joensuu, Finland

March 8, 2022

Elina and Mr. Bonds experienced a Horse & Rider portrait session on a sunny winter day in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland.

Elina & Mr. Bonds – Horse and Rider Portrait Session in Lumijoki, Finland

February 22, 2022

There will never be a perfect time for photographs, but take them anyway. Six or sixty years down the line those images of your heart horse will mean the world to you.

You’ll Only Ever Regret the Photographs You Didn’t Take

February 19, 2022

Exceptionally handsome Finnhorse stallion Tihin Onni photographed in a beautiful birch forest on a warm summer evening during my July trip to Finland!

Finnhorse Stallion Tihin Onni – Photographed in Joensuu, Finland

December 4, 2021

Michelle and her KWPN dressage mare Hades were absolutely perfect in this Horse & Rider portrait session!

Michelle & Hades – Horse and Rider Portrait Session in Rotterdam

December 3, 2021