At the top of my list for favorite sessions are the ones with your horse. You may not know this about me, but I grew up competitive show-jumping from the age of 3 till 17. I traveled all over the west coast for all of my childhood and teen years riding, training and competing. It was my entire life - and my first "career". Whenever I get the opportunity to work with a senior portrait at her farm - it is truly so special to me to capture that bond.


Right in the heart of 2020 I headed up to Snohomish to meet with Ellie at her barn. It was a beautiful, warm and sunny summer day. We had the absolute best time.


I hope you love this session as much as I do.

 

A smiling young woman in a white dress holds the reins of a chestnut horse by a white fence outdoors.
Young woman in white dress affectionately kissing a chestnut horse near a white fence surrounded by lush green trees.
Smiling young woman in white dress holding reins of a chestnut horse by a white fence in a sunny garden.
Young woman in white dress smiling beside a chestnut horse near white fence surrounded by green trees.

 

Over the years I'm sure you have seen many of our senior portrait sessions with riders - at various farms all over the Seattle, greater Eastside and up North. When you ride, compete ( or do any sport ) it is such a huge part of your life. Showcasing your passion at your senior portrait session can be truly memorable!

 

Smiling young woman with brown wavy hair wearing a white spaghetti strap top, posing outdoors in natural light.
Young woman in white sundress posing outdoors near rustic red wooden structure surrounded by green foliage.
Young woman with long brown hair smiling outdoors in a white dress, posing near a wooden structure.
Blonde woman in white top and jeans standing in dry golden meadow with green trees.

 

If you choose to have your senior portraits taken with your horse at your barn, we will be sure to make the process a breeze. All you need to do is check with your trainer, and pick a quiet day ( typically during times when there aren't lessons or training happening ) and we will head out to your location.


Our makeup artist travels with me, and we'll do your hair & makeup on-site before getting started! We recommending having a parent, or groom on hand to help get your horse cleaned up for photos. We will usually start with a few photos of you and your horse together for 10-15 minutes, and then let them hang out in their stall or grooming area so they can relax in between outfit changes.


Our goal is to keep your horse calm and will be in tune with their personality and mood to ensure they behave nicely for your photos!

 

Smiling young woman in equestrian attire standing with a chestnut horse near a red barn.
Young woman in equestrian attire smiling beside a chestnut horse near a red barn.

 

ready to book your session?


head to our Senior Portrait page to learn more about our current offerings and to schedule your session with us.

We request you book the ULTIMATE + our travel fee add-on for this type of session.

 

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Smiling young woman sitting on green grass in a sunny park, wearing black leggings and a light blue top.
Young woman in black jeans and mint top smiling outdoors near a red barn surrounded by green trees.
Smiling young woman in teal top and black jeans posing outdoors near green trees and red barn.
Young woman in mint crop top smiles outdoors under green apple tree on sunny day.
Young woman with long brown hair posing outdoors under green tree leaves in soft natural sunlight.

 

The rest of your session will take place at the property - we will make sure to find all the best spots to capture a wide variety of photos. I loved finding this little apple grove behind one of the buildings during Ellie's session. The light filtered so beautifully through the leaves!


We ended Ellie's session along the gravel road in the back - for this cute and playful set of images that really show off her bubbly personality. It was truly the best day!

 

Smiling young woman in polka dot blouse and jeans posing outdoors near a red barn on a sunny day.
Smiling young woman in black polka dot top and jeans posing outdoors on green grass near a red barn.
Young woman with long brown hair wearing a black polka dot top and jeans poses outdoors in sunlit field.
Young woman with long brown wavy hair wearing a dark polka dot top, posing outdoors in soft natural sunlight.

 

hair & makeup : Ryann Brady

photography: Michelle Moore