Imagine being in a gorgeous space where everywhere you turned were stunning horse and rider combinations to photograph. That’s what this styled shoot was. A photographer’s dreamland. A place and time to learn from others, practice new skills, build your portfolio and, well, just have a killer time! What an absolute joy to have the honor of participating in this incredible evening.

This photoshoot was held May 15, 2021 at the lovely Morningstar Ranch in Pilot Point, Texas. This place has it all: a beach, woods, lakes, a swing, open fields….so much eye candy!! The shoot was envisioned and brought to life by three phenomenal equine photographers: Terri Cage, Caitlin Demura, and Lynn Schwab. Go check out their work.

Below is just a taste of the images I took that evening. There are so many more! Enjoy the gallery and let me know your thoughts! I welcome hearing from my friends and followers. Of course, I’m open to schedule a fantasy shoot with you and YOUR horse.

Shallow Creek’s Garrett, AKA ‘Valor’, a cremello Morgan horse, with model Kat Brewer. Bridle by Weaver Leather.

Can you imagine a prom session with your horse? What a perfect reuse of your prom dress. Horse: The Prize of Cashmire, AKA ‘T-Rex’, a chestnut Quarter Horse. Model: The gorgeous Caitlin Deisler. Dress by Sherrihill. — Can you imagine a prom session with your horse? What a perfect reuse of your prom dress.
Horse: The Prize of Cashmire, AKA ‘T-Rex’, a chestnut Quarter Horse. Model: The gorgeous Caitlin Deisler. Dress by Sherrihill.

For the very best in unimaginably stunning couture clothing, Coffman Couture is the place to visit. Check out this skirt!Horse and rider: Sjabbe MF, a black Friesian owned by Marvel Jeffcoat and Dan Kessler of Medallion Friesians. He is ridden by Clare Morrow, who handled him so beautifully. — For the very best in unimaginably stunning couture clothing, Coffman Couture is the place to visit. Check out this skirt!
Horse and rider: Sjabbe MF, a black Friesian owned by Marvel Jeffcoat and Dan Kessler of Medallion Friesians. He is ridden by Clare Morrow, who handled him so beautifully.

A Victorian princess and her black steed.

Sweet Angel, a bay roan Quarter Horse, is ridden and loved and owned by Haley Wright.

Valor, showing off his amazing tack from The Baroque Horse Store and handled by Kat Brewer. How lovely is this pair?

Black background images are a perfect way to showcase your horse.

Now this is the way to go to prom? Prom queens didn’t look like this when I was in high school! So stunning.

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I get giddy excited when a client says, “Are you willing to drive a ways to this ranch I know?” or “I know this really cool spot out of town.” It’s so fun to follow them to that new site and experience that special locale in person.

Well, that’s what happened one night recently for a photo session of a high school senior, Christian, and his gorgeous silver lab mix dog, Bear. Three vehicles headed out of Lubbock and drove out to a private ranch near Slaton, Texas. Here, Angus and Charolais cattle roam the thousands of acres and working windmills dot the land. It was truly beautiful— especially the sunset that could be seen for countless miles.

The sun was still high so we chose to head first to the barn and start our photo session where we could find shade. Upon walking up the beautiful old red barn, I looked up and immediately locked in on the hayloft above. I asked, “Can we go up there?” I was told “yes”, so I headed up to open the door and check out the area. No snakes were found, so we were good to go! These images were a great start to a great evening of photographing a handsome young man and his sweet companion.

It is my true joy to photograph senior guys who cherish their time with their dogs.

Enjoy the pictures!

xoxo

Julie