I honestly can not remember how many photoshoots I have complete with Ellie and her beloved horses. What I do remember, is that we always have fun, laugh a lot, and come home with a gorgeous collection of authentic images instilling Ellie’s individual bonds with each of her horses!

This past summer, we photographed Ellie and her treasured heart horse, Olive, as well as her new youngster, Dubo, at Coldwater River Farm, in Alto, MI. We knew that Olive was going to be a perfect lady, as she always was in our previous photoshoots, but Ellie was nervously questioning how Dubo was going to behave. He was new to the property, still cruising with a baby brain, and yet to form a solid relationship with Ellie. She followed the preparation guide filled with tips and tricks (provided to all of my clients upon booking!), and together we ensured we listened closely to his body language during the session, making it stress free and rewarding for Dubo.

He was an absolute ham! His big ears, moose lips, and silly expressions made smiling and laughing at him irresistible!

It’s been wonderful to watch Ellie blossom into a stellar equestrian over the years with sweet, sweet Olive. I can not wait to cheer Ellie and Dubo on as they grow and accomplish their dreams together in the years to come.