Come prepared!
We will start on time! I focus on using natural light and that beautiful golden hour ends when the sun sets. If we begin a bit late, we won’t stay late! Please make proper considerations when planning, travel time, and preparation for your horse.
Preparing your horse!
A lot of my riders will clean up their horses to be show ready before their session. I highly recommend lunging your horse or a very heavy ride before getting your horse ready. We just never know what horse is showing up the day of our session and we want the calmest and most relaxed horse possible! It makes posing way easier and the entire experience less stressful for everyone involved.
Below is a list of recommendations for getting the best image possible:
- Entire body brushed and dirt free
- Completely dry
- Green spots removed
- Mane and forelock brushed straight
- Nose, mouth, and eyes wiped clean (bring a rag!)
- Nose and ears clipped
- Hooves painted
- Bridle wiped down and clean
- Bit shiny and clean
Preparing yourself!
The best advice I can recommend...
when preparing yourself for your Horse + Rider session is to wear what you feel the most comfortable & confident in. You can come in your full show gear, a flowy gown, or just jeans and a top. These memories are about you and your horse, so it's ultimately what you feel as though you want captured in your images.
If you are still feeling unsure, here are some ideas:
Casual: Think jeans and a t-shirt or some variation!
Formal: Long, flowy gowns/dresses
Equestrian style: You can go two ways here, either in your every day schooling attire or your full show outfit!
Short & Sweet: The mid-way point between formal and casual; think a more casual dress (still flowy, just shorter!)
AND!!
It’s more than okay to feel nervous! Please know that I do not expect any of my riders to be models. My job is to direct you in a way that helps you relax, feel natural, and be your true comfortable self in front of my lens.
