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It was extremely difficult selecting which images I would be blogging — I simply can’t get enough. I am in love with this shoot.

Last week, I headed out to Pitt Meadows to photograph Dorothy, who lives on an absolutely stunning property in every way imaginable. I pulled up to a set of black iron gates and immediately fell in love. With everything. The gravel driveway led to a beautifully manicured garden, as I was greeted by her three dogs — Oscar, Kim, and Sonya, and her mischievous cat, Cinnamon. That would’ve been a full house, but then I got to the barn! Off in the distance were the Rockies, with the riding arena and grass field before me. And then, Dorothy. What can I say? She seriously belongs in a magazine. The overall resulting images captured what I see is the essence of the lifestyle — sophisticated, elegant, and stylish.

Above all else — Dorothy has an overwhelming dedication and respect for her horses. I was touched to hear that she views her horses as real members of her family — and I saw that throughout the afternoon, as she could really connect with all of them. All of her horses would speak back, with gentle nudges and ear wiggles.

Dorothy with her beaaaaautiful mare, Amelia:

Kiiiiiiinda fell in love with the huge stack of wood/logs…

Hey Amelia!

With their very beautiful airedale terriers, Sonya and Kim:

Time for an outfit change, posing with Fellow — a member of her family for the last thirteen years, and counting…

Hello beautiful barn and mountains…!

Also, Dorothy’s little yearling Shiraz. She’s still a young one, so I made sure I didn’t stand behind her — she’s a fiesty one and I like hooves to remain away from my face!

Ears, perked, and listening for something off in the distance:

Whoa, hey there Estee Lauder ad!

There is a lot of sentimental value with Kim — he was given to Dorothy as an inheritance from her late Grandpa and was brought all the way over from Holland!

I cannot get enough of this shoot. So, while I continue to edit, I wanted to share a couple images that I wanted to share:

This weekend, I photographed Jaimy, her gorgeous horse Bella, and her boyfriend Konrad. Her family’s property is at the very top of a mountain, with a spectacular and scenic view. Jaimy is a Western rider, with some major Western style! I loved everything from her big, shiny, AQHA belt buckle, to her turquoise and black sparkling show shirt, to her cowboy hats. We shot all over her family’s property and then headed down the street to a huge, open meadow, where Bella went for a nice run as well. Thanks again for such an awesome day, Jaimy

A selection of shots from the day:

What a gorgeous little cowgirl! (Photo geekout moment — I am loving the hair light)

One more outfit change — walking down the road to the meadow. I caught this one as Jaimy was gazing over at Konrad: