"When the photos come out so stunning, you're speechless!"


Let me capture the spirit and beauty of your horse in a black background session. Your horse is a significant part of your life so why not give them center spot in your home with a unique piece of wall-art.

Your Horse is a Masterpiece


Magnificent.

Majestic.

A Work of Art.

Horses truly are living works of art, and should be treated as such. My portraiture packages include a $75 credit towards your wallart.


Modern living room with white furniture and dramatic black wall displaying three framed equestrian photographs.
Modern living room featuring a sage green sofa, orange throw pillow, gold side table and three framed artworks on beige wall.
Cozy Scandinavian living room with beige sofa, horse artwork, white door, and natural jute rug on wooden flooring.
Grey living room interior with three framed horse portrait artworks above plush curved sectional sofa.
Modern dining room with exposed wooden beams, a round table with gray chairs, and black and white artwork on the wall.
Modern living room with brown leather Eames chair and gallery wall featuring four equine portraits against white walls.
Session Pricing 2025
Dark brown horse wearing a colorful floral crown of pink and red flowers against black background.

Black Background

From $350

• 45 minutes photoshoot time
• 2 tack changes (bridle/halter/naked halter/head-dress)
• 12 hand edited images in high and low resolution
• $75 wall art / print credit from my online store
• Additional owner horses receive $100 discount

Brown horse wearing a floral patterned blanket in a rustic outdoor setting.

Mare Maternity Session

From $350

All mommas like to be pampered and shown how special they really are, even our mares.
• 45 minutes photoshoot time
• 12 hand edited digital images in high and low resolution
• $75 wall art / print credit
• Flower head pieces & belly bows / ribbons provided

Beautiful chestnut horse with white blaze marking photographed against dark background in dramatic lighting.

Mini Sessions

$150/mini session

Mini sessions are available for barns when booking 4 or more sessions.

• 20 minutes shoot time per session
• Bridle, halter or naked
• 6 hand edited digitals in high & low res
• Online gallery to view and download images
• Online store for prints and more

Equestrian in purple jacket riding brown horse during daytime training session.

Natural Portraits

from: $350

• 45 minutes photoshoot time
• 2 tack changes (bridle/halter/naked halter/head-dress)
• 12 hand edited images in high and low resolution
• $75 wall art / print credit from my online store
• Additional owner horses receive $100 discount

Black and white photo of couple laughing and sharing champagne during wedding celebration.

Barn Buddies Discount

From $300 per person

Why not get your barn-family together and take advantage of my Barn Buddies Discount.
Receive a $50 discount when booking 3 or more Black Background or Natural Portrait sessions for the same date, same barn.

Dark brown horse wearing a colorful floral crown of pink and red flowers against black background.

Black Background

From $350

• 45 minutes photoshoot time
• 2 tack changes (bridle/halter/naked halter/head-dress)
• 12 hand edited images in high and low resolution
• $75 wall art / print credit from my online store
• Additional owner horses receive $100 discount

Equestrian in purple jacket riding brown horse during daytime training session.

Natural Portraits

from: $350

• 45 minutes photoshoot time
• 2 tack changes (bridle/halter/naked halter/head-dress)
• 12 hand edited images in high and low resolution
• $75 wall art / print credit from my online store
• Additional owner horses receive $100 discount

Brown horse wearing a floral patterned blanket in a rustic outdoor setting.

Mare Maternity Session

From $350

All mommas like to be pampered and shown how special they really are, even our mares.
• 45 minutes photoshoot time
• 12 hand edited digital images in high and low resolution
• $75 wall art / print credit
• Flower head pieces & belly bows / ribbons provided

Black and white photo of couple laughing and sharing champagne during wedding celebration.

Barn Buddies Discount

From $300 per person

Why not get your barn-family together and take advantage of my Barn Buddies Discount.
Receive a $50 discount when booking 3 or more Black Background or Natural Portrait sessions for the same date, same barn.

Beautiful chestnut horse with white blaze marking photographed against dark background in dramatic lighting.

Mini Sessions

$150/mini session

Mini sessions are available for barns when booking 4 or more sessions.

• 20 minutes shoot time per session
• Bridle, halter or naked
• 6 hand edited digitals in high & low res
• Online gallery to view and download images
• Online store for prints and more

Preparing For Your Session

Horse Preparation


You will want your horse to look it's best for the portraiture session. Decide what you want in your pictures; your horse turned out for a show with a fresh clip and tight braids or a relaxed summer-feel with a flowing mane. Whichever vibe you choose your horse should be bathed, groomed and ready the morning of your photoshoot. Don't forget to use hoof oil and wipe the eyes, it's the little things that count!

Human Preparation


If you will be joining your horse in the portraiture sessions you will want to be turned out as nicely as your horse. Remember to leave enough time for you to get ready, but make sure all your horses cleaning is done beforehand. There's nothing worse than dirt marks on a clean shirt! but don't worry, I can always edit them out ;-)

Location Preparation


Black background sessions are general done in the entrance to a barn which is able to have a dark background, such as the rear door being closed or the aisle windows closed.

Sweep the floor where the horse will be stood and ensure feet are picked before arriving to the area.

The area where the photos will be taken will need to be cleared of any stable equipment, brooms, tack and random barn things.


On the Day


The key to good poses is a calm owner/handler and small movements. Some of the best pictures are captured when the horse and handler are not trying, so don't worry if your horse is not cooperating, we will get the shots needed eventually.


Beautiful chestnut horse with white markings stands against dark background in dramatic studio lighting portrait.
A beautiful bay horse with a leather bridle poses against a dark background in a professional studio portrait.
A beautiful dappled gray horse bows its head gracefully in dramatic black and white lighting.
Portrait of a bay horse with white blaze wearing a bridle against dark background in dramatic lighting.
A paint horse with brown and white markings stands against a dark background in dramatic studio lighting.
Dramatic studio portrait of a majestic bay horse wearing a bridle against a black background.
A figure in a purple jacket stands next to a dark brown horse wearing a bridle in a nighttime equestrian photo.
A dark brown horse stands against a black background in a professional studio portrait photograph.
Professional portrait of a bay horse with bridle against black background showing elegant head and neck pose.
Side profile of horse adorned with delicate floral crown standing in dramatic studio lighting.
Dark dramatic portrait of a bay horse with white marking on face against black background.
Black and white artistic portrait of a gray horse wearing a black bridle against dark background.
A majestic bay horse with a white blaze and bridle poses against a dark background in an elegant portrait photograph.
A brown horse with a white facial marking and blue braided tail accessory stands against a black background.
A paint horse with distinctive brown and white markings stands against a black background in dramatic lighting.
Close-up portrait of a brown horse with a white blaze wearing a black leather bridle against a dark background.
A bay horse wearing a bridle poses against a dark background in an elegant portrait photograph.
A chestnut brown horse wearing a bridle stands in a dark indoor arena with white socks on its legs.
Majestic bay horse with leather bridle poses against black background in elegant equine portrait.
Close-up portrait of a majestic bay horse with bridle against black background showing stunning coat and eye details.
A striking white horse with speckled markings wearing a bridle poses against a dark background in monochrome.
A bay horse with white socks and leather bridle stands against a dark background in a professional equine portrait.
A majestic bay horse with a bridle poses against a dark background in an elegant fine art portrait.
A white and gray horse standing against a dark background in a dramatic studio portrait.
Beautiful bay horse with leather bridle posed for elegant portrait against black background with soft lighting.
A majestic chestnut horse portrait against a black background showing the horse's face and neck in dramatic lighting.
A dappled gray horse wearing a dark brown bridle stands against a black background in dramatic studio lighting.
A majestic bay horse standing against a dark background in a professional studio portrait setting.
Portrait of a bay horse with silver bridle against dark black background showing classic equine beauty and elegance.
A chestnut horse with a white blaze stands against a black background in an elegant studio portrait.
A chestnut horse stands against a dark background in an elegant fine art portrait photography composition.
Portrait of a majestic chestnut horse with refined features against a black background in dramatic lighting.
A majestic bay horse with black points stands elegantly against a dark background, wearing traditional bridle and tack.
Side profile portrait of a chestnut horse with soft features against a black background.
A majestic bay horse with bridle stands against a black background in an artistic low-key lighting portrait.
A dark bay horse with white leg wrappings stands in a shadowy setting against a black background.
Black and white portrait of a white horse with bridle showing noble profile against dark background.
A chestnut horse with bright blue eyes poses against a dark background in dramatic artistic lighting.
Dramatic black and white portrait of a white horse with bridle against dark background showing elegant profile.
A dark bay horse with a white star marking stands against a black background in dramatic studio lighting.
A majestic chestnut horse stands against a black background showcasing its elegant profile and rich auburn coat.
A dark brown horse adorned with a floral crown poses next to a floral print backdrop in an outdoor portrait setting.
A chestnut horse with white socks stands against a dark background in an elegant studio photography setting.
Dark brown horse wearing a colorful floral crown poses elegantly against black background in artistic portrait.
Brown horse with a blue and white braided tail standing in grassy field on sunny day.
A close-up portrait of a bay horse with a dark background shows the animal's head and neck in dramatic lighting.
Brown horse wearing floral patterned wrap stands in grassy field on sunny day.
A stunning chestnut horse with a white blaze stands against a dark background in a professional portrait photograph.
Dark brown horse wearing a delicate flower crown against black background, showing elegant profile of head and neck.
Dark profile portrait of a bay horse's head against black background highlighting its russet mane and gentle facial features.
A graceful white horse wearing a simple bridle poses against a dark background in an artistic portrait.
A stunning paint horse with gray and white coloring stands against a dark background in a professional studio portrait.
A dark brown horse wearing a pink and white flower crown against a black background, artistic portrait style.
A bay horse wearing a floral draped blanket and delicate flower crown stands against a black background.
A chestnut horse's profile against a black background shows its elegant neck and head in dramatic lighting.
A magnificent white horse stands against a dark background in an elegant studio portrait.
Beautiful brown horse wearing a floral blanket draped across its back stands in a pastoral setting.
Close-up portrait of a chestnut horse with white blaze marking against a dark background showing its eye and facial features.
A brown horse adorned with blue and purple braided tail decorations stands in a grassy field.
Dark brown horse wearing a colorful floral crown against black background in artistic portrait.
Brown horse wearing a decorative floral bandage grazes in a grassy field with trees in the background.
Professional studio photograph of a chestnut colored horse with white socks standing against a dark background.
Professional equestrian portrait of a dark bay horse wearing black bridle against black background.
A white horse with a bridle poses against a dark background in an elegant portrait studio setting.
A brown horse wearing a purple blanket and decorative floral headpiece is photographed from behind.
A chestnut horse with a white blaze stands in profile against a black background in a dramatic studio portrait.
An equestrian rider in purple show attire stands with a bay horse at a wooden fence on a sunny day.
A majestic chestnut horse stands against a dark background in an artistic equine portrait.
A dark bay horse wearing a delicate floral crown of pink and green flowers against a black background.
Dark brown horse wearing a colorful floral crown poses elegantly against black background.
Close-up portrait of a chestnut brown horse with a white blaze against a black background.
A white horse with a bridle stands elegantly against a dark studio background for a formal portrait.
Close-up moment between a bay colored horse and a rider wearing a pink shirt and black helmet during an equestrian event.
Dark brown horse wearing a delicate floral crown against black background photographed in stunning studio lighting.
A majestic chestnut horse with a white facial marking stands against a dramatic black background.
A brown horse stands in a grassy field wearing a floral patterned blanket and blue tail wrap.
A gray horse stands in profile against a dark background in a dramatic studio portrait.
A chestnut brown horse in full profile stands against a dark background with dramatic lighting creating contrast.
A brown horse wearing a floral crown and floral blanket poses elegantly against a black background.
White horse bending down to write in studio setting with dark background against light reflective floor.
A white horse with a dark mane wearing a show bridle poses elegantly against a black background.
A chestnut horse with a refined profile poses against a dark background in a sleek studio portrait.
Dark brown horse with floral headpiece and blue ribbons in mane photographed against black backdrop.
Dark brown horse wearing a colorful floral crown poses against black background in elegant portrait.
A paint horse with brown and white markings stands against a dark background in a studio setting.
A rider in equestrian show attire poses with their bay horse against a dark background with elegant photography branding.
Brown horse with pink and white floral crown photographed against dark backdrop.
A brown horse with decorative blue and white braiding adorning its tail stands in a grassy field at sunset.
An equestrian in purple riding attire stands with their bay horse while holding a bucket in a dark stable.
Gray and white horse stands over welcome text written on a dark floor in a studio setting.
Professional photograph of a chestnut horse standing sideways on a black background showing its muscular build and white hooves.
Brown horse adorned with pink and white flower crown photographed against dark background.
Dark brown horse wearing a decorative floral blanket standing in a grassy field on a sunny day.
Portrait of a majestic brown horse wearing a leather bridle against a dark background.
Horse wearing floral crown with blue ribbons braided into mane poses against dark background.
A chestnut horse with elegant profile stands against dark background showcasing its muscular neck and refined features.
A dappled gray horse with a dark background writes 'welcome to wonderland' in sand at its feet.
A beautiful chestnut horse with a white blaze stands against a dark background in an artistic portrait photograph.
Beautiful dark brown horse wearing a delicate floral crown against a black background.
A chestnut horse with a white facial marking poses against a dark background in an artistic portrait.
Brown horse wearing a purple and white therapeutic compression bandage on its torso stands in a grassy field.
A dappled gray horse stands in profile against a dark background with 'Welcome We're Rooted' text at its feet.
Elegant white horse with dark bridle photographed in profile against black background.
Brown horse adorned with colorful flower crown stands majestically against dark background.
A chestnut horse with white markings stands in profile against a dark studio background.
Brown horse with white blaze stands against black background with decorative blue ribbons tied to its tail.
A rider in a purple jacket shares a tender moment with their brown horse against a black background.

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