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September 26  | $300

The Equine Photography Workshop

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The Coles Notes

📍 Mountain View County, AB

🗓️ September 26, 2026

💸 $300/registrant, $150 due upon booking

📸 Learn equine photography from the best

Who is this right for?

This experience is for anyone with a basic level of photography experience, looking to learn about how to photograph horses. Experience with horses is not a requirement of this course, and you do not need to be a professional photographer.

You must have your own camera (a DSLR or mirrorless, not point and shoot), and have a basic understanding of how to use it and manipulate the settings. An adobe license, with Photoshop and Lightroom is also recommended.

Join us for a full day of learning Equine Photography from one of the best equine photographers in Western Canada. In this experience you will receive hands on education from talented equine photographer, Annakah Stadlwieser. A small group size and intimate setting will allow each registrant to have a unique and personal experience, tailored to their education level.

Learn how to work around horses, how to pose horses both individually and with a rider, editing, how to handle common challenges, basic business practices, and so much more. You will leave this experience ready to take on equestrian work and add this lucrative niche to your business.

❋ Classroom style learning

Classroom learning will allow us to make the most of our time “in the field”, utilizing classroom education for asking questions, covering basic principles and principles, and learning how to edit.

❋ Lifetime video replays

The entire workshop will be filmed and transformed into course content, which will be made available to registrants, with lifetime video replays.

❋ Hands on experience with real models

You will have the opportunity to photograph real equine models, in both black background, and horse and rider settings. Each registrant will have their own opportunity to “lead” the shoot, learning how to communicate with your models and pose effectively.

❋ A collaborative and supportive space

This event will focus on creating a collaborative community of photographers who support one another. While the event is only one day, the goal is to create a long lasting community of creatives who support each other.

Meet your instructor

Draft Schedule

September 26, 2026

This is a rough schedule outline to give you an idea of the day. This may be subject to change, and you will receive the finalized schedule a few days prior to the event.

  • Everyone will arrive at 8AM, we will spend some time chatting and getting to know each other. I will introduce myself, and the schedule for the day, and there will be a brief question period.

    Breakfast and coffee will not be provided.

  • Our first “classroom session” will be a basic overview of equine photography, with a specific focus on black background portraits. The exact content will be dictated slightly by the experience level of those present.

  • We will photograph 2 horses in a black background setting. This will focus on setting up the shot, posing, camera settings, and how to handle common challenges.

  • A live “edit with me” session, followed by one-on-one editing instruction for each registrant. We will go over culling, lightroom editing, and photoshop.

  • Lunch will not be provided, please bring a packed lunch. Kitchen facilities will be available.

  • Guest speaker TBA. They will cover different topics than the rest of the course.

  • We will go over editing horse & rider images in advance of our horse and rider session, which will occur at golden hour. This will cover how to edit images in a golden hour session, as well as how to cull.

  • A comprehensive overview of how to shoot a horse and rider session. This will include shot set up, session flow, posing, common challenges and more.

  • We will photograph two horses loose in a field, with a focus on creating artistic and unique images. There will be a focus here on reading horse body language, and how to prioritize safety in these settings.

  • A BBQ dinner will be provided, and we will enjoy it around a campfire. This will be an opportunity to reflect on what we have learned so far and ask questions.

  • A golden hour horse and rider session featuring two different models and horses. We will focus on how to work with different lighting, posing, how to lead and direct a shoot, and more. Each registrant will be given the opportunity to lead and pose the models.

  • A quick question period and wrap up, followed by goodbyes. If anyone needs overnight accommodations, that can be arranged.

  • "What I love most is the flexibility. I can go at my own pace, revisit lessons, and keep learning whenever it works for me."

    Former Customer

  • "Even as a total beginner, I never felt lost. The step-by-step structure and encouragement along the way made all the difference."

    Former Customer

  • "This has been such a worthwhile investment in myself."

    Former Customer

How It Works

  • Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.

  • Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.

  • After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.

  • We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.

I hope to see you there!

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