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So there’s this popular hashtag on Instagram #communityovercompetition. It’s pretty self-explanatory in the context of photography – there are a zillion and one photographers out there and many of us are marketing to the same people, and it can become a competitive situation. But isn’t being a part of a supportive, like-minded community waaaaay more […]

Kelly and her OTTB gelding Poe compete in three day eventing together – which means they’re both pretty bad-ass – which also means that Poe is BOMB PROOF. I’ve had easygoing horses on shoots before, I’ve had energetic horses and lazy horses and opinionated horses – but Poe wins for most laid-back horse ever. We […]

After waiting (and waiting…..) for spring to finally arrive in New Jersey, I was ecstatic to see that the trees and flowers were in full bloom at Lauren’s barn. I love photographing people with their horses year round – but there is something really special about a backdrop of lush, green, vibrant flowers and trees […]

When Stacey first told me her horse’s name was Trouble, the next thing she said was “but he’s not!” Far from being any trouble, he was one of the kindest, calmest, most gentlemanly horses I’ve ever worked with. He was definitely far more interested in noshing on the grass around us than anything else, and […]

Sometimes I get a client that just makes my job SO EASY – Morgyn is one of those clients. Besides the fact that both she and her horse Niro are gorgeous, they were just both so easy going and he’s boarded at such a beautiful facility with endless options for photos. Morgyn and Niro compete […]

My first maternity shoot! With horses, of course. And even better – both my model and her horse are chestnuts! Well a chestnut mare and a natural redhead, if you will. Sam is due with her first baby (a boy!) this May, and wanted a few photos with Dezi, the chestnut mare she leases. Although […]

If you live in the central New Jersey area and are looking to adopt a puppy or dog – please consider adopting from Southern Comfort Animal Rescue. This rescue does such incredible work with these dogs – some of the dogs are rescued from horrifying conditions – animal hoarders, abusive or neglectful situations, or even […]

Most people, when faced with a weather that forecasts for snow, run and hide. And generally, I can be counted in that group of people! I’m from CA – I literally didn’t see falling snow until I was 26 YEARS OLD. I realize that’s not normal, but that’s the truth. And now that I’ve lived […]

Marissa and her gelding, Tucker – major cuteness factor with Tucker here. Marissa’s had him since he was a baby – and although he’s not a baby anymore, he’s very much Marissa’s little baby. The two of them were so sweet with each other and I don’t know if it’s just me, but I think […]

If you’ve ever had your portrait taken by a photographer, chances are they’ve scheduled the shoot for right around sunset. That’s because the hour or so before the sun sets is called the “golden hour”. The light is amazing, and if you’re lucky enough to have some trees on the west side of whatever property […]