Right Where I Left Off?

 Hi All

So here's an attempt at picking up where I left off, six years ago.😨

Minimalistic Style.  Classic Clean Lines.  Black Text and White background. 

I never stopped taking photos, I've never stopped being a photographer, I don't think one actually ever does.  Even without a camera in your hands, you still see things in your minds eye that are pictures.  

I wanted to start sharing again.  I wanted to start writing again.  I think I fell into the ease of letting facebook and instagram do all "the work" for me.  I'd add a well researched quote and slap a bunch of pictures together and say "hey, I'm still here, look at me"

I haven't figured out the logistics, do I go back over the last 6 years and start sharing special photos from shoots?  Maybe.  Do I just pick up where I left off and keep that awkward block of time open? Maybe.  Do I blog a few times, grow tired of it, and overwhelm myself with unnecessary details, and stop again for another 6 years?  Entirely possible.  I guess we will see.

In love with the world | Moncton Saint John Equine Photographer

Have you looked outside this week?
Have you seen, I mean, really seen the beauty out there.  It's June, and all the rain that we endured in May, has created an absolute oasis out there.  Queen Annes Lace, Lupins, buttercups, Dandelion Fluff, and green green grasses.  Everything is so beautiful.

Please, if you haven't, visit Westfield.  After 7, on a perfectly lit night.  You'll drive through the town, and see boys with their fathers walking home, fishing rods in hands, and smiles on their faces.  You'll see the sun shining on the water, you'll see boats.  You'll see people walking and talking and loving life, and how could they not, they live in one of the most beautiful places in New Brunswick.  I had an incredible shoot last night, we had a beautiful location, perfect lighting and fun and beautiful models.  I love that I love my job, and that I can have so much fun doing it.

An engagement shoot with ponies, in a field of lupins?  Yes, please!

Monty, or, Fabio!  He is the Ken, to the Barbie Horse.

Equally as special, Journey, his personality abounds.  Thanks Sue, for sharing your Horses, and family with me, and thank you for introducing me to such a beautiful location!

Gracie | Moncton Equine Photographer

It's a funny thing about time.  It waits for no one, it marches on.  I have been meaning to post this blog for at least a month now, just never finding the time.  I wish I was more efficient in my use of time, or that I could stop being so easily distracted by new things, shiny pretty, fun things.

You see, I've found a new addiction.  It's horrible, awful & distracting.  

It's called Pinterest.  It's a site that allows you to collect all those wonderfully amazing incredible awesome ideas, recipes, quotes, inspirations, do it yourself instructions.  You "pin" them and it gives you quick access to them.  It's like a modern day version of the old school, idea/concept/dream boards.

Remember going through magazines and clipping out favorite things?  This allows you to do it virtually.  It's amazing what you learn about yourself, based on what it is you pin!  And, it totally works, I pinned a totally adorable water/juice dispenser, and voila, I got one very similar for my mothers day gift... coincidence, I think not... be sure to share your link with fam/friends to ensure this happens!!

So, seriously, check it out, they released an iphone version just last week... so it's now mobile... dangerous.  If you need an invite, just email me, I'm happy to send a referral... that's right my friends, it's exclusive, you need an invitation!! (but don't worry about the process, they let me in.. so..)

So, back to Gracie, (see, easily distracted :D)

Gracie and Michelle, two beautiful gals from Double Diamond Stables. This is session 1 of 2, but you'll have to wait til the fall to see those, Can't wait for our next session Michelle.  Thank you for the privilege!  

(How is it that I get so lucky to have such beautiful models)

Thanks for looking, hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

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.