Almost every week, I am contacted by a photographer who has been asked to bid on a commercial job and feels completely out of their depth. I know the feeling. In 2009, I did my first commercial photoshoot for a major feed brand, and afterward, I decided commercial photography wasn’t for me….
I originally put together a promotional video for Eye Candy Jumpers in 2021. Since then, they’ve gotten involved in some exciting new events, such as Major League Show Jumping. I’ve filmed for them at several events recently, along with their breeding operation, so I thought this would be a…
I’ll admit, this endless winter has been a bit exhausting. 😞 But it was also a lot of fun for photography! Playing with these majestic black Percherons from the Ames Percheron Farm at liberty will stand as one of my favorite memories from this season! The goal of this and…
I met Erica Hatfield of Eye Candy Jumpers in the summer of 2018 at a local jumping clinic. I almost didn’t approach her because I’d never seen her before, but something said, “Go say ‘hi’ and give her your card!” so I did. We followed each other on social media…
One of my favorite things about owning my business is the opportunity to give back to the local equine community that has supported and given so much to me. This year, I worked with Freedom Farm Therapeutic Riding Center to create this video highlighting their “Hope and Healing” program for…
I love it when a plan comes together! Denise Alvarez of Stormlily Marketing reached out to me a few weeks ago. I was a guest on her podcast earlier this year and we were both getting ready to attend the American Horse Publications annual conference. She was wondering if…
I had a lot of fun filming and editing this promotional video for Eye Candy Jumpers! There’s nothing quite like finding the PERFECT soundtrack! The purpose of this video was to create a video that would run on their home page and that could be used as a part of…
Rachel Mottet just received her PhD in Equine Nutrition from the University of Minnesota. This means she knows her stuff when it comes to the inside and outside of a horse! While finishing her degree, she started her own consulting business, Legacy Equine Nutrition. She offers a variety of services…
It was snowing more than expected the evening I first met Stephanie Hiebesen of Right Touch Horse Training. We were both late because of slippery roads, but when she walked in the door of the coffee shop where we were meeting, the warmth of her smile brightened the room. Stephanie…
A few years ago, a lovely woman business owner named Angela reached out to me about licensing one of my photos on her website – Spirithorse Designs – where she sells jewelry made from horse hair. She licensed a few more over the years and then decided it was time to invest…