HORSE & RIDER
No matter what kind of riding you do or how long you’ve been with your horse, the bond you share is something truly special, built on trust, time, and quiet understanding. It’s a connection you want to hold onto, not just in your heart, but in something real and lasting.
These moments are worth more than just a passing glance. A quick snapshot or blurry phone photo can’t always reflect the intention and care behind those tender, loving moments. They deserve to be crafted with focused attention and thoughtful care.
As an equine photographer and rider, I’ll help create a calm, relaxed experience that reflects your partnership exactly as it is, real, honest, and completely yours. You get to enjoy the moment with your horse while I focus on every detail.
The photos won’t just be photos with your horse. They’ll be a timeless keepsake of this chapter you share, ready to bring you back whenever you look.
Let’s begin planning your session. I’d be honored to help you hold on to what matters most.
STEP 1
We will have a consultation to set up logistics, as well as talk about your vision of the session and images. You'll also receive a preparation guide for further planning of your session.
STEP 2
During your early morning or golden hour session, I will faithfully guide you through showing off you and your horse's devoted relationship.
STEP 3
Within three weeks, you will see your images in a reveal where you'll select your desired set of images and artwork.
The Experience
A photo session is more than a collection of images on a screen. Your equestrian portrait session is a caring, guided experience, built around you and your horse’s connection and designed to bring the most meaningful moments into focus.
Here is the process from beginning to end, where every detail is considered with intention.
Before Your Session
Planning with care so everything feels effortless
Before we meet for your session, we take the time to get to know you and your horse. We’ll discuss your goals, your horse’s personality, and the moments you most want to capture. This planning ensures that your session is smooth, relaxed, and completely personalized.
Some of the details we cover include:
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Selecting the best location for your horse’s comfort and energy
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Timing for soft, flattering light
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Outfit and styling guidance for you
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Overall session vision and feel
By the time session day arrives, you’ll feel confident, prepared, and ready to enjoy the experience without stress.
During Your Session
Creating a calm space for authentic connection
On the day of the session, the focus is on your relationship with your horse—not on posing or perfection. I guide you gently, helping interactions feel natural while noticing the fleeting moments that make your images special.
Sessions are paced around your horse’s energy, whether lively or more relaxed, ensuring:
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Comfort and calm throughout
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Authentic moments captured without pressure
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Images that reflect true personality and connection
The result is a collection of images that feel genuine, emotional, and unmistakably yours.
After Your Session
Turning moments into images you’ll treasure
Within a week of your session, you will receive a private gallery full of lightly edited images. After you choose your favorites, I will fully edit the images and return them to you within three weeks.
To serve you with the highest quality images, I will carefully edit each one. That includes:
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Fine-tuning exposure, color, and composition
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Taking out removable distractions (perhaps the barn cat wandered into the frame)
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Retouching of the horse and rider (maybe a horse fly landed on your horse's hip during the camera snap)
When you receive your final images, you'll be confident that you can print and create wall art of any images you wish.
Professional print options such as custom prints, wall art, and canvases are available directly through your gallery. You also have the option of a personalized album to bring your images together as a complete story. I partner with the highest quality national labs to ensure your images truly shine.
Every step of the process is intentional, so the images you receive are more than just pictures—they are a reflection of the partnership and bond you share with your horse.
Horse and Rider Portrait Investment
Whether you’re looking for a relaxed horse photo shoot or a more styled equine portrait session, each experience is tailored to you and your horse.
Every horse and rider portrait session includes:
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Pre-session consultation
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A digital preparation guide
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Personalized styling advice upon request
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Fine art background images of your horse upon request
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Fully edited, high-resolution images in a private online gallery
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Ability to share your gallery with family and friends
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Ability to purchase additional images
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Access to prints, wall art, and canvases, using nationally recognized labs
After each session, you will be sent a gallery of lightly edited images to choose from. Upon choosing your favorites, I will fully edit the photos, thoughtfully photoshopping out reasonable distractions, and return the finalized gallery to you in three weeks. Once you receive your digital images, you have the option to purchase prints, wall art, and canvases directly from your gallery, or I may create a custom album for you.
Signature Horse and Rider Session
The most in-depth and expressive equine experience — ideal for multiple looks, horses, and creative direction.
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Two hours
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Up to four horses
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Up to three outfits
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At least 45 high-resolution digital files in a private online gallery
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Fully edited and retouched images
Investment - $825
Classic Horse and Rider Session
A popular session designed to provide a meaningful variety of images while celebrating the relationship you share with your horse.
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Up to an hour of shooting time
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Two horses
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Two outfits
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30 high-resolution, fully edited images with all reasonable distractions removed
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Fully edited and retouched images
Investment - $525
"We loved our session with Katie! Topper was not as photogenic as Hooey but she was patient until we had the perfect shot.
She had great suggestions for poses.Highly recommend!!"
- Christy L.