My best friend, Alisa, owns the prettiest Arabian, in all of West Michigan, and you can’t convince me otherwise! I look forward to photographing her horse, Gharib Al Shaqab, aka “Qatar,” bred by Al Shaqab, Doha Qatar, in fresh snowfall every year. It is a highlight of my year.
Alisa and Qatar have a bond that every horse girl dreams of having with their horse. She can take Qatar out to his pasture, and using only her own body language and energy levels, she can easily control the young and spirited Arabian. She can push Qatar away from her, pull him closer, raise him into a rear, speed him up and slow him down. It’s as if they have a secret language for their choreographed dance.
I’ll be honest, this kind of bond with a horse is something so rare and beautiful, that I am always torn. I want to appreciate the beauty of it, as it’s happening, without the distraction of my camera. But I also want them to dance together all day for me to photograph it.
The day we photographed, the snow was deep and our time limited due to the temperatures, and the fact that Alisa was also running around in the snow with heavy boots on! 😆 These images were captured within 15 minutes, but I will be enjoying the emotions and movement of their authentic bond through theses photos, until the next time we play.
(Scroll down to read Alisa’s testimony from her photoshoot!)
“I had the pleasure of working with the exceptionally talented Jess from J.Klein Photos on our yearly shoot with my beloved horses. I cannot express how thrilled I am with the results! Her keen eye for detail and genuine passion for horses is evident in every interaction she has and every shot she takes. She has the innate ability to anticipate and capture those fleeting moments that define the spirit of each horse. From playful interactions at liberty, to soulful gazes, regal poses, poetry in motion movements, and that special connection we have with our horse.
Her work is a true testament to a rare combination of artistic vision, technical expertise, and a genuine love for horses. I am truly grateful for the stunning memories created. They are priceless especially during moments of growth, change, and memories of the special horses forever in our hearts.”
J.Klein Photos is based out of Michigan, but available for travel throughout the USA.
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