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I was needing some content to use for some upcoming social media post and Katie was glad to volunteer.  She is so cool and so funny and a ton of fun to work with.  We did some quick pictures and a few videos because it was freezing and she was a trooper. It was fun […]

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Katie | Cowgirl Lifestyle Session | Taylorsville NC

Cowgirl looking to the right in chaps and winter coat

DeAndria came out to the farm for a parachute dress photoshoot.  She loves horses and wanted to do one of these sessions so we got Gus and headed out to the top of the mountain at sunset and got some amazing parachute dress pictures. While she was here she also wanted to do a few […]

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DeAndria | Parachute Dress Session | Taylorsville NC

DeAndria in parachute dress with dress flowing out

Day 2 of the workshop we went up into the hills of Santa Inez to a gorgeous ranch with mountain views and stunning sunsets.  California really does have some amazing sunsets.  Lauren was able to get some of the most amazing gowns. With the sunset, the models, the horses and everything, it was more than […]

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LMP Workshop | Equine Beach Photoshoot | Santa Inez California

model in red dress riding Andalusian

I had seen people attending the LMP Workshop by Lauren Mauve Photography and I was really excited to go because the scenery was breathtaking.  I had never been to California so I was excited to see the west coast for the first time.  Flying into Santa Barbara was absolutely stunning.   The first day of the […]

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LMP Workshop | Equine Beach Photoshoot | Santa Barbara California

model in pink dress riding rearing horse on the beach

Heather from 555 Photography and I took a trip to the beach to do an equine beach photoshoot with Danielle and her sweet horses. We got up at the but crack of dawn to catch the sunrise, and it was totally worth it.   We started with a few dresses and Danielle was amazing. The last part […]

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Danielle | Equine Beach Photography | Carolina Beach NC

cowgirl in blue dress with horse walking from the ocean

Dawn is the owner of Yonahlossee Stables at Pine Hill in Boone NC.  This is the barn where I got to ride on the equestrian team about 20 years ago so it is a cool place and it was so good to get to go back and visit. Dawn’s two grandaughters have some absolutely beautiful horses […]

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Dawn Muse | Equine Photography | Yonahlossee Stables – Boone NC

sisters with their horses with the mountain behind them

aymi and Alex are best friends but Jaymi is the owner of Panhandle Cinches.  I have 2 of her breast collars and they are my absolute favorite.  They have lasted for so long and through so many rides and photoshoots and still look brand new. While I was out in Texas Jaymi wanted to do […]

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Jaymi + Alex | Sunset Equine Photography | Palo Dura Canyon Texas

brunette cowgirl on horse wearing parachute dress

I got the chance to take pictures with Danielle in the rental dress that I rented from Utah Dress Rentals. It was absolutely beautiful and I was excited to take pictures of it on a horse.  Chexie is always the best at modeling and will literally do anything we ask him to do. Just Cummings […]

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Danielle | Equine Session | Hamptonville, NC

model sitting on horse looking over left shoulder

It was so good catching up with Caitlyn.  We grew up together going to Elementary, Middle, and High School together.  It’s crazy how we grow up so fast and now we have kids around the same age. Caitlyn brought her little girl to the farm for a fun princess and pony session.  Gus was a […]

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Caitlyn | Equine Session | Taylorsville NC

little girl sitting with unicorn horse in black and white

I was so excited to meet Gracie and to meet her sweet horses.  We started the photoshoot at a gorgeous arena where you could see the mountains all around.  We got to do some roping and barrel pictures.  Then it was off to Grayson Highlands where we got to do some gorgeous pictures in the […]

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Gracie | Equine Session | Virginia

girl sitting at horses leg in black dress in front of a mountain

I love being able to work with other photographers, and help them on their journey in the photography world. I love seeing them thrive and learn something when they pick up their camera.  Stormi reached out about doing a live mentor session. I asked her what kind of session she had in mind so we could […]

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Stormi | Equine Mentor Session | Taylorsville NC

2 models with 2 horses in vintage dresses

I absolutely love working with other photographers! I’ve known Katie from Katie Whalen Photography for several years and she is such a sweet soul.  She is located in Statesville, NC if you are ever needing family pictures or lifestyle pictures she is amazing! I wanted to do some fun headshots here on the farm with […]

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Equine Branding Session | Taylorsville NC

cowgirl in lace shirt laughing

When Josclyn reached out about a session she was getting ready to sale her sweet mare, Willow.  She had owned her for several years and she was heading off to her new home.  Josclyn was also getting ready to move to Texas as well. Josclyn is one of the most amazing people and when clients […]

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Josclyn | Equine Session | Taylorsville NC

girl in black dress sitting on horse hugging her neck

I was excited to shoot with Bailey! She is such a cool person and she has lots of gorgeous horses.  I wanted to do a laid back photoshoot with her just hanging out with her horses on a summer afternoon.  We started out with her just hanging out drinking a beer on the hay bales […]

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Bailey | Western Lifestyle Session | Charlotte NC

cowgirl holding an overflowing beer with horse smiling

So I had this random idea for a photoshoot with a gas pump and a horse.  I just thought it would be cool out in the middle of a field.  I have so many random ideas if I don’t do them they will drive me crazy until I get it out of my head. Luckily […]

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Piper | Gas Pump Cowgirl | Taylorsville NC

girl wearing a blue dress sitting on gas pump with horse

I was so excited to get to do a photoshoot for Panhandle Cinches because they have the absolutely most gorgeous breast collars and girths.  I have had one of her breast collars for almost five years and it is still in amazing shape. Lauren is an amazing model that traveled down out of the mountains and […]

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Lauren | Equine Session | Taylorsville NC

cowgirl sitting in front of horses leg looking up at him

The Spainhour family is one of my favorite families! I grew up with Megan riding horses, and I swear, they have the best kids. Mattie is like a little sister, and one of the coolest teenagers you will ever meet! They brought their 85 feet long horse trailer, (just kidding it’s a joke, but it really […]

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Spainhour Family | Equine Family Session | Taylorsville NC

family of 4 with 3 horses and a pony

I think this is like the 8th or 9th year I’ve gotten to photograph the Cleveland Rodeo.  It is hands down one of the best rodeos.  They do an amazing job of bringing a lot of the community into the rodeo and of course all of the cowboys and cowgirls are so professional! Here are […]

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Cleveland Rodeo 2022 | Livengood Arena – Cleveland NC

gray bronc without rider

I think this is like the 8th or 9th year I’ve gotten to photograph the Cleveland Rodeo.  It is hands down one of the best rodeos.  They do an amazing job of bringing a lot of the community into the rodeo and of course all of the cowboys and cowgirls are so professional! Here are […]

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Cleveland Rodeo 2022 | Livengood Arena – Cleveland NC

gray bronc without rider

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