Blogs Here, Blog There, Blog Everywhere. | Moncton Photographer

Soooo, I'm back. I think I've said this before. A few times. But, here, I am. I tried blogging on my home site, and just couldn't get it to look/feel the way that felt comfortable to me. It took a lot of time to create a blog post, and if I know me, and there is any excuse to not do something, I'll use it.

So here, here on this blog, things are easier, simplified. You can search through key words, you can share/link (please) to facebook. You can scroll through the images at your own leisure. Here's hoping that I can convince myself that it IS easy, and continue sharing here.

I'm off to a good start anyway. Here is a set of images that I am currently editing. Chance was a little over a week old in this pictures. Which incidentally, is really the best timing if you are considering having pictures taken of your newborn... they are still tiny and sleep lots!

Since we are talking about babies, Due to high demand, I'm currently building a package for expecting families, a way to follow you through pregnancy until their first birthday, details will follow soon!

On Assignment with Hawkeye. | Moncton Equine Photographer

hehe! I have been wanting to write that blog title for weeks now!

I did a day trip to Saint John NB about a month ago, and along with two other shoots, got the chance to meet Jessica and her two horses, On Assignment, or Alex, her Quarter Horse Mare, and Hawkeye, or Holly, her big German Import Gelding! And yes, you probably read that again, but I assure you, I did get the genders and names correct!

This trip was the first time I had ever driven by myself to Saint John, not only to but through and past the city, and over the bridge! I was terrified. I don't really know why, but I have always dreaded shoots that might take me to Saint John, just incase it meant I had to go over that bridge. Looking at it today, I don't understand my fear. It was easy, I had my toll change ready (before I left Moncton) and a back up pile just incase I dropped it, or missed the basket!

Anyway, the trip across the bridge was more than worth it, it was a very fun shoot with Jessica and kids!

This is Alex, a sweet little lady, the prettiest little face, I thought for sure she must be an Arabian, but I was wrong.

Look at that beautiful big black expressive eye!
And this is Holly, He is such a pretty boy!
I don't know who is wrapped around who here!

And I couldn't finish this post without including Eddie, Jess's teeny tiny little barn helper. He stays close by, and he relies more on his hearing than sight at his age!!

Hope you enjoy the quick preview Jess, many many more to come!

Horses and High Heels | Moncton Equine Photographer

There was no question in my mind, I knew as I was driving out the driveway what I would call this blog entry. Which is a relief, if you look back, some titles have been less than exciting, and some very cliche (ewwww)

But what else could you title a story about a gal, who is obsessed with those two very things?

I remember Sarah and BJ from the very first horse show I ever attended with any kind of an official status. I handed out business cards at the show, in hopes that someone would see something they liked, I remember the email from Sarah, in fact, I still have it. If I had time to drag out my old pc and search through the archives I'd pull it out, but, it was one of my very first emails that made me cry. No, no she wasn't mean, in fact, quite the opposite. She talked about how I made Bj and her look like superstars, heck, that wasn't really me, I just shoot what I see! She became one of my first and most loyal clients and in turn, a friend.

I was excited when Sarah contacted me early this spring, I couldn't wait to see these two outside of the show ring, in their element, doing what they do. They have always made an awesome team in the show pen, so I knew that their bond at home would be true, natural and easy to capture. They didn't disappoint, and neither did the weather. Seriously, I couldn't have ordered better lighting if I tried.

So here is Sarah and BJ, this is what we captured.

See, perfect lighting!

He took good care of her, BJ is a big boy, over 16hh!

See what I mean, natural, and happy.

The details, hers...

and his.

Backdrop to die for out behind the outdoor pen

More of that sweet lighting at the barn door.

And, the shoes! I was down in the dirt shooting these, but it was worth it!

I laughed to myself when I saw this, his shiny toes in the background, her beautiful shoes in that beautiful sunlight. It was another beautiful shot.

Thanks Sarah and BJ!

The Ridge. | Moncton Equine Photographer

I love sleeping in. I love my bed... especially in the morning. However, a guaranteed way to get me out of bed, with a bit of a spring in my step, is to promise me a perfect day with beautiful people and horses to photograph.

It's funny, a road that I have driven by countless times in my life, always intrigued me, but driving by meant we were either on the way to the camp, or coming home, so I had never explored it.

So last Thursday, I got up extra early to drive down this road to meet beautiful people and their horses.

And not just any horses. A beautiful filly, whose sire is the great Gatsby, of Foxdale Farm and two beautiful rescued Thoroughbreds, right out of New York. We joked it was a "Sex in the City" Shoot, but couldn't decide who could be Carrie and who could be Samantha!! Needless to say, we had lots of laughs, and I got to take pictures of beautiful people and beautiful horses.

Without further delay, here is the first beauty. Gradie.

And the Gang. These folks were quite leary of me, well, mostly my camera, so I got lots of great action shots when they were let out to pasture.

And what a pasture it is!

These are the two gals from New York. They travelled to their new homes together, and now just live a minute walk from each other. We'll pretend that they remained civil to each other!

Such a beautiful barn, was a lot of fun to play with the lighting in there.

What did I tell you about beautiful people, and beautiful horses...

Such a sweetheart, she sure loves her mom.

And her mom loves her right back.

What more can be said, beautiful people, beautiful horses.

Hot... Principly Hot | Moncton Equine Photographer

Heading back to the MQHA show again tomorrow, day 3 of the 4 day show, but before going to bed, I wanted to share just a quick preview of the photos from a shoot this afternoon. Prince & his mom, until I have more sleep and time to edit the rest, this will have to do!

Ahh, yeah, not her sister, her mom. They are both beauties! Thanks Girls, I had a blast doing your photos!

Nominated! | Moncton Equine Photographer

Awhile back, right before Christmas, I posted a contest on my facebook group (which you should join, if you haven't already). I was working on Winter time promotions, and wanted to somehow give back, I wanted to set up a free photo shoot, but wanted to have more thought behind it than the regular, put your name in a hat gig.

So, I asked that people, not ask for themselves, but to nominate someone they felt was deserving, and to explain why they deserved it. I was overwhelmed by the response. It was incredible, the out pouring of emotion and the want to give, it was very touching. It took a while, but, I kept coming back to a letter that a Mom had sent about her daughter.

Today, after the show was over, we "cashed in" the shoot!

Here are just a few previews of Chelsea and Lewis for and from her Mom, Anne.

Enjoy!

If you ever wondered if a beautiful photo shoot was possible at the show grounds in Sussex... wonder no more!

of course, beautiful models help!