Appaloosa News Monthly – April 2022

Relax and Have Fun!

We all want happy horses and faces in our photos so taking the little extra time to make you and your horse comfortable is extremely important.

Being in front of the camera isn’t always a comfortable experience for everyone, including your horse. You don’t want to look stiff or nervous in your photos so the best way to do that is take some time to relax and get the jitters out.

Let your horse lunge for a few minutes before your session, but not enough to make them sweaty or dirty. Another idea could be to work them earlier in the day during a ride, so they are nice and tired by when it’s time to shoot. We want their mind and body to be as calm and cooperative as possible during the session to help prevent any anxious behavior.

Another way you can avoid grumpy or anxious horses is to make sure you don’t schedule your session around their mealtime. Horses are usually on a set schedule, so they know when it’s time for dinner. Thinking they may be missing a bucket full of grain while you’re out making them stand still can make even the calmest horse get a little restless. Try not to schedule around their mealtime or even feed them before the session begins.

If you, yourself, are nervous, remember that your photographer is there to help create a welcoming space as well as direct you into all your poses. Trust your photographer!

Our goal is to have fun and let you relax while we handle all the details of the shot. We all want happy horses and faces in our photos so taking the little extra time to make you and your horse comfortable is extremely important. After all, we are here to have fun and create lasting memories.

To find out more about Seeing Spots Photography please go to the website at www.seeingspotsphotography.com or check out their Facebook or Instagram page @seeing.spots.photography