Your story is a work of art.
It deserves to be told like one.
Horse & Rider Portrait captured at golden hours at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, AB. Girl in emerald green gown kissing a bay horse on the nose.
HORSE & RIDER.
- PORTFOLIO -
I became a photographer first and foremost because of my desire to capture the unique connection shared between horse & rider. My Horse & Rider sessions are very near and dear to my heart and I offer a tailored experience to each client. My goal is to make you and your horse feel special, beautiful, and relaxed during your session while preserving your partnership in stunning images that you can treasure for a lifetime.
Fine Art Portrait of horse against black background in Sherwood Park, AB
EQUINE PORTRAITURE.
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I look at horses and see an incredibly beautiful art form. Equine Portraiture sessions are meant to present your horse as art. The horse is highlighted against a black or white background and posed to complement their natural beauty and unique personality. The images captured will present the most beautiful features of your horse and produce art pieces that are perfect for hanging in your home. Want to see more beautiful horses?
“Annakah was amazing to work with, she is great with communication and getting you ready for the session. I thought my horse would merely put up with us for the photos but he really enjoyed being a model and Annakah knew how to keep him engaged and happy! Our photos are gorgeous and I am so happy with them!””
A luxury experience.
The bond between a rider and their horse is something indescribable; unless you've experienced it yourself, you truly cannot understand the partnership forged with a horse. These animals become our best friends, our partners, our trusty athletes, and a part of our lives. My sessions aim to capture the completely unique bond in every partnership and the beauty of every equine. It is my goal to create a comfortable and memorable experience for both horse and rider where the personality, comforts, and subtleties of a partnership and individual can be expressed.
It is my job to capture this in beautiful images that can preserve your partnership forever.
From start to finish I will be there to guide you through the process, from picking the package best suited to your partnership, selecting a date and time, easing all your concerns, and helping you pick out a stunning outfit or deciding whether to braid or go au-naturel. You may be booking a photo session but you will leave with far more than just images to share on social media, you will experience a relaxed and magical day centered around you and your horse, beautiful physical pieces of art to honour your partnership, and a lifelong friend in me. Curious to learn a bit more about me first? Check out the About Me page to see why I became a photographer and what we might have in common!
Priceless memories.
- INVESTMENT -
Sessions range anywhere from 20 minutes to two hours, depending on the package you select, and start from $460.00. For more details on the investment, check out the PACKAGES. If you are looking for both an equine portrait and horse & rider session, you will want to book the Diesel package. After your session, you will receive a sneak peek within 48 hours and your full gallery of proofs within 4 weeks via a proofing gallery that allows you to select the images you love to purchase! I will also guide you through this next step in the process, including my favorite part, choosing art to hang on your wall!
Love what you’ve heard so far? Click the link to get in touch and let’s book your session!
A story worthy of your wall.
I am a big believer that a house is not a home if your story is not told on its walls. I have personal works of art in my home, portraits of those I hold closest to me. I look at them every morning and every night and they lift my heart up, they serve as constant reminders of how blessed I am to have so much love in my life, and a good reminder to kick myself in the butt and head to the barn! People will spend thousands of dollars to hang an abstract painting on their wall (if that is your thing, no judgment), but I think it is so much more meaningful to decorate your walls with your story and the things that matter the most to you.
The works of art that we create in Horse and Rider or Equine Portrait sessions are meant to be shown off and hung on your walls. These are not static images that should exist forever on your phone, to glance at every so often; they are dynamic pieces of your beautiful equine, telling your story, that deserve to be shown off on your walls, displayed in albums, and adored for years to come. My ultimate goal with each session is to provide you with art that can create a statement in your home and become a lifelong piece that you will treasure, long after your beloved horse has crossed the rainbow bridge. Whether that is a life-size 40x60 canvas or a few 4x6 prints to frame, I hope for every client to see the value that these images have as art pieces.
I work with clients every step of the way, from providing image mockups in your home, to suggesting what will look best with your images and accommodating your budget and needs. The process of creating art can feel incredibly daunting, however I will be there to guide and assist throughout so that you can enjoy the experience and leave feeling that all your needs and wants have been met and that you will forever have a piece of your horse to treasure. You can’t go wrong with any of the products offered but your images will be sure to catch everyone’s attention printed on canvas or hung in a beautiful gallery frame. Check out past client art to imagine what your images will look like in your home!
Still have questions that I haven’t answered yet? The FAQ page may have the answers you’re looking for! Otherwise feel free to get in touch with me.
Love letters.
There is no better way to share what a session with me will look like than to have past clients tell you!
“Annakah was extremely professional and made everyone feel comfortable and happy. I was nervous leading up to my session worrying that it would be awkward or uncomfortable, but as soon as she said the first hello all my worries we’re gone. She has such a strong talent in making people feel beautiful and comfortable, my photos made some people cry and made me tear up myself. It was a great session and I will book again!”
“Annakah is absolutely amazing… every time she delivers a gallery I end up loving it more than the last (if that’s possible) this past session my normally perfect gelding was a nightmare and she was so incredibly patient with him while he had his moments and the photos she delivered made me emotional. She captured both our super close bond but also our dorky relationship as well. I couldn’t be more thrilled with the photos every time round!”
“Annakah was a pleasure to work with and made me feel comfortable in front of the camera. It was a great experience and the resulting gallery was breathtaking. I love how she captured the connection between myself and my horse. The video recap was such a nice touch and definitely brought some tears to my eyes. I’ll cherish these memories forever and look forward to booking with her again in the future.”
