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It was so difficult choosing which images to blog about, so be prepared for a big post…

Last week, I went back to the North Shore Equestrian Centre to photograph Dianna and her cherished gelding Marshall. Over the last few years, they have shared a great bond but, as Dianna put it, “all of the photos from the shows are ugly!” (… hey, that’s what I’m around for.)

Both Dianna and Marshall were wonderful to photograph, and I was delighted to see all of the outfits that she had in store. Marshall was also exceptionally handsome, and was very well-groomed for his big close-up. In the full swing of rich autumn colours, it was truly a great afternoon.

Without further ado, here are our images:

Cheeky monkey… he got spoiled with treats:

Dianna is a fashionista – look at her Coach riding-style boots:

Marshall is following Dianna’s lead…

I’m back!

I went out to North Vancouver last week to the North Shore Equestrian Centre, where I photographed one of their trainers, Lindsay. She’s absolutely stunning and she had her portraits done with her Hanoverian gelding, Desi. They have been riding together for over ten years, and they certainly share a genuinely beautiful connection. I loved the beautiful, rich, fall colours and Lindsay has some major style! Ralph Lauren, are you out there? Let’s make this happen…

Greetings from San Francisco! I arrived in the city by the bay two days ago, and it’s been a total whirlwind.

Today, I made my way up to Bodega, CA to meet with Natalie Rooney Pitts, who is a trainer, and the owner of Four Star Farm. Bodega is a little over an hour outside of San Francisco, and Four Star Farm is a wonderful facility nestled in the rolling hills of the Sonoma Coast. Natalie is an extremely talented trainer and experienced rider, who has traveled all over the world to compete in World Cup level events, as well as the prestigious Rolex in Kentucky. Eventing is a demanding discipline and I was very impressed with her wealth of knowledge and of course, her beautiful facility.

I was delighted to photograph Natalie and a crew of six girls who ride there:

Thanks, girls, for being so much fun and so helpful with the day

We were also fortunate enough to trailer up one of her horses, Jedi (aka “Jefferson”) and take him down to Bodega Bay. Unfortunately the fog had started rolling in, but it was breathtaking nonetheless. Crashing waves, ocean mist, fine California sand…  I’m so very fortunate and pleased to have been able to photograph here (and, fun fact — Bodega is where they shot the Alfred Hitchcock movie “The Birds” — the chapel featured in the film can be seen from Natalie’s property!).

This is one of my favourite shots from today — and, of all time:

And, a couple more beautiful shots of Natalie on the beach…

There is much more to come. Stay tuned…