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Frequently Asked Questions
How should I prepare for my session?
My number one recommendation to get the most out of your images is…
Hire a professional hair & makeup artist! I am more than happy to provide you a list of recommended salons, or even artists that can come to you to get you looking photo-ready right before your session.
As far as preparing your horse…
WORK HIM/HER DOWN! Horses don't usually love standing still and posing for the camera while standing on a giant salad; so a lunge, ride or VIGOROUS turnout before the session is a must. Yes, even your super chill horse!
Professional grooming is also highly recommended. Imagine being covered in sweat, dust, & horse hair before your session! Clean & oil any tack you’d like to use in the session. Horses can be in a leather halter, bridle only, or fully tacked.
Other prep…
If you ride at a training facility, make sure to let your trainer or barn manager know when & where the session will be held.
Bring a friend or family member! Having a friendly face & helping hand makes ALL the difference; if they are horse savvy, all the better!
What should I wear?
Your wardrobe choices should reflect your personal style.
I recommend bringing a selection of different clothing pieces. Bring some pops of color, neutrals, layers, accessories. Pastels & light neutrals always look great on camera, but most of all, wear something that makes you feel comfortable & confident! Press & lay out your outfit selections the night before! Wrinkled clothes are harder to photoshop than you think!
My favorite 3 looks are:
• Cute & Casual (cute top + jeans/shorts)
• Sweet & Flirty (sun dress, blouse + skirt, or gown)
• Equestrian Glam (show clothes + full hair & makeup)
What about the location/time?
Almost all of my sessions are shot on location at the show or your home barn.
Most barns have at least 2-3 spots that make for beautiful photos. These spots aren't always obvious, but if they're there, I'll find them!
I prefer to shoot in the hours surrounding sunset for that beautiful golden glow. For overcast days, I tend to shoot slightly earlier.
For sessions that include Equine Fine Art Portraits, the barn aisle or other session space should be swept, clean & free from clutter.
I prefer to shoot these sessions around mid-day.
What if the weather is bad?
Both sunny & overcast weather are great for photos, but if the weather is rainy, windy, or stormy, I will let you know if we need to reschedule.
I keep a pretty close eye on weather forecasts and can usually let you know 24-48 hours in advance if rescheduling is our best bet.
How does payment work?
A $250 non-refundable retainer is required at the time of booking to secure your date.
Retainers can be paid via Venmo, PayPal or Zelle. The remainder is due before the session begins.
How/when do i get my images?
Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing all of the images.
Keep an eye on my Instagram page to see sneak peeks and previews of your session!
Your images will be placed in a beautiful online gallery where you can view, download and share them on social media.
You will also be able to order discounted prints & products right from your gallery.
Digital files are great, but what about prints, albums & other physical products?
I believe there’s nothing more important than printing your memories.
Your online gallery will be active forever & so will your ability to order prints & products.
Your personal discount code will only be active for two weeks after the gallery has been delivered.
Session Add Ons:
VIDEO
If you want to make sure we capture all of the magic,
High Resolution, Slow Motion video clips can be added to any Horse & Rider Session.
$250 for 3-5 Video Clips
$350 for 6-10 Video Clips
ADD A FRIEND
If you’d like to get some shots with a friend or family member, that’s no problem!
$100/additional person
EQUINE FINE ART MINI SESSION
If you’d like to do some equine fine art photos on a black, white, or natural background
while they are shiny & clean, we can do that before your horse & rider session starts.
Mini Sessions include 20 minutes of shooting & 2 fully retouched images & are $550 per horse.
You will receive a gallery of proof images to choose from.
Additional images can be edited for $275 per image.