Master the Art of Equine Photography!

Do you love horses and photography and dream of combining these to create stunning equine portraits? Are you already an established photographer looking to add equestrian photography to your skillset?

Look no further! This comprehensive course, Equestrian Photography 101, is designed to help you master the art of capturing the beauty of horses through your lens.

Why Enroll in Equestrian Photography 101?

  • Expert Guidance: Learn from a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience as an Equestrian Photographer.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: This course covers everything from understanding horse behavior to mastering camera settings to natural posing techniques and encouraging the connection between horses and people.
  • Practical Tips & Techniques: Learn the exact gear and settings I use for Equestrian Photography, with tips for safe, respectful horse handling, methods for getting ears forward to help horses look their best, and finding the best light to make your photos shine!
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Who this Course is for

  • Equestrian Photographer

    You've been doing equestrian photography for a while but feel there are gaps in your knowledge you would like to fill, like camera settings, posing, and finding the best light.

  • Non-Equestrian Photographer

    You are already a photographer in a different genre, such as senior, family, or wedding photography, and would like to add equine photography.

  • Horse Lover

    You are passionate about horses and photography and have always wanted to combine them to make stunning images of horses and those who love them.

An Invitation from Shelley

What You'll Learn

Equestrian Photography Safety:

  • Approach and handle horses with respect, confidence, and care.
  • Understand horse behavior in the context of a photo session to ensure a safe and productive experience.
  • De-escalate a stressed horse to keep sessions smooth and enjoyable.

Tools of the Trade & Camera Settings:

  • Choose the best camera and lenses for equine photography.
  • Optimize your camera settings to capture both static and motion shots with accuracy.
  • Utilize essential non-camera tools like ear props and tack.

Getting the Perfect Shot:

  • How to prepare horses and people for a great session.
  • Tips for capturing equine movement in various gaits: walk, trot, canter.
  • Best practices for shooting in different lighting conditions, from backlight to direct sun.

Natural Posing for Horses and People

  • Direct and pose your subjects to create natural, dynamic compositions.
  • Encourage genuine connections between horse and human for heartfelt moments.
  • Master poses for single horses with their humans, multiple horses with their humans, and larger group shots.
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Bonus material

In addition to the course content, you will also receive...

  • Pre-Session Questionnaire Template

    A Canva Template of the exact questionnaire I send to clients or use during pre-session calls to better prepare for each photo session.

  • Session Prep Guide Template

    A fully-designed Canva template you can use to create a session preparation guide to send to help your photo sessions go smoothly.

  • The Quick Start Guide to Equestrian Photography

    Before I created this course, I published an ebook with much of the same content. This book is available to everyone who takes this course.

Meet Your Mentor

Shelley Paulson

Hi! I'm Shelley, and I give equestrian photographers the skills and confidence they need to take better photos and grow a successful business.

I have combined my deep love of horses with my passion for making heartfelt images to create a thriving full-time business. As I’ve led workshops and mentored photographers for more than 18 years, my goal is always to make sure my students learn the concepts and can apply them to their own photography and business successfully.

My approach is concise, positive, and encouraging. I believe there’s no such thing as a bad question, and I like to keep learning fun!

FAQ

  • How does this course differ from your Wings Mentorship?

    My Wings Mentorship is a cohort-based interactive learning experience. We go much more in-depth on all these topics, have weekly group coaching calls, homework assignments with personalized feedback, community, accountability and more!

  • What gear do I need to have to get the most out of this course?

    You will need a Mirrorless or DLSR camera with a lens at least 85mm long. There are parts of this course, such as posing and light, that could still have value even if you just use your phone camera, but it's not recommended.

  • Do I need to have experience with horses to gain value from this course?

    Not at all! This course is designed so that anyone, with horse experience or not, can feel confident conducting an equestrian portrait session.

  • Do you show behind the scenes footage in this course?

    While this course focuses on providing you with all the essential techniques, tips, and creative inspiration you need to excel in equestrian photography, it does not include behind-the-scenes footage of me conducting a session. Instead, I've concentrated on delivering comprehensive, actionable content that you can immediately apply to your own photography practice. The Wings Mentorship does include teaching and demonstrations in the field.