Horse Shows In The Park: Photo Shoot

Do you guys remember Kate? We got together today and went to Canterbury to shoot one of the final Horse Shows In The Park shows today. I woke up and it was disgusting outside and I was not in the mood to shoot, but we did it anyways, and I am so glad we did. Anytime I shoot with Kate, not only do I get some of the BEST shots, but we have a blast too!

This was one incredible stallion! I fell in love with him the moment I saw him.


I realized something today. There is nothing better than being able to have the freedom to go to a horse show and enjoy myself with friends. I am so lucky and so blessed to be able to do that, and for that I am grateful. My friend Eric met up with us at the show. He and Kate talked for a while, and he got cozy with Hootie. Who has cuter puppy-dog eyes?

So after goofing off for a bit, Kate and I decided that maybe we should actually take some pictures, but not before meeting the official show photographer, Michael Bradtke. Being a Nikon user, Kate and I love to meet other photographers who actually use Nikon, which Michael does. He offered us any help we ever needed, and we offered him our assistance if he ever needs it. He may take us up on that, so I will keep you posted!

Kate had a friend showing today, Liz. Her horse, Parker, was totally photogenic. We had fun with them. I've really been experimenting with artistic shots, just trying to broaden my view on photography. Opinions?


Funny thing about us horse people. If you know one person, chances are you know ten people, and those ten people know ten other people, and living in a small town, you all meet eventually.My friend Megan was out schooling her new gelding, Rico, so I came out and took some shots of them too. Rico is an ex-grand-prix horse, and you can totally tell.

Not Megan, but this pair was out schooling too, so I grabbed a few shots. I love a good looking horse. Nothing makes a picture better than a great expression on a gorgeous horse.


And okay, so maybe at this show, we goofed off more then we shot. But we had a blast. Right as Eric was leaving, Kate decided she wanted a ride, so a ride she got.


So pretty much, I had a blast today. Kate, I love photographing with you. Eric, your so much fun, and Michael, thanks again for sharing the show with us!

Gainesville Equestrian Center: Moving Day!

So, after a long time of thinking about it, I decided to move Gus over to a barn down the street from my house. It is a great barn with a great riding arena and four of my girlfriends all ride there, so it's really friendly. I have never actually boarded at a really nice facility, so this is a change for me :) I wanted to throw some photos in, and if ANYONE in the Gainesville area is looking for board, please contact someone about GEC. We are looking for boarders, and I will even throw in a free photo shoot to new boarders :)

So, here are the photos!

The front of the barn, and my little Mazda in the way :) The covered riding arena. My favorite part. If you live in Florida, you will totally understand that.

The driveway leading to the back pastures. Inside the covered arena. The round pen is back there behind it, as well. Inside the barn. There are the stalls, the feed room on the front right and the loft/apartment upstairs. That's Montana in the aisle way, Alex's horse. Don't worry, I will be introducing everyone soon :) Doesn't this driveway just scream "Come ride here!"

So, that's all for today. But I will return with lots more pictures as I start riding more!
Now, I better go before I'm late to work!

Canterbury Cash Blast: Photo Shoot

I had the opportunity of a lifetime last month to shoot with one of my favorite photographers, Keith Weems of kmwphotography.com. He invited me to sit and shoot with him all weekend, and I took full advantage of the invite :) I snagged a lot of great shots, but I am only going to post a few here, since Keith was the official photographer and I would hate to take away business from him. Enjoy!

If you have never been to a barrel race, I totally suggest you go one day. It is such an adrenaline rush, and is so unlike any other horse show around.
This is what they call "seein' daylight" when you barrel race.

My two favorite shots from the day :)