A Horse and his Girl| Meadow Lake Photographer

Posted on September 2, 2010

Ok, so it’s a girl and her horses. . . .

I thought it sounded more intriguing this way ~ LOL!

So anyways, on with my story:) Years ago I met Kristy in my salon when her Mom started coming in to me for services. Every couple of months Kristy would come in for services too. Kristy was one of those little girls that I knew would grow up to be an exceptional woman. She was respectful, smart and pretty! I loved seeing her whole family on a regular basis:)

Years went by, I left hairdressing and Kristy grew up and moved away from home to go to College. One day I saw her on Facebook and sent her a friend request, and since then have enjoyed seeing her updates and new pictures periodically. A couple of weeks ago Kristy contacted me about a special I was advertising and booked a session. I was so excited.

So last night I headed out to the farm and we spent an hour with Kristy and her horses. For part of the session we were by the main barn and corrals, and the rest we were at the old homestead barn all the while enjoying the evening light. I tell ya, just when I think I can’t love my job anymore, along comes another session that leaves me feeling so creatively fulfilled that I can hardly contain myself!! To be honest this summer has set a precedent for me in which EVERY session has filled me with pure joy and love for my work! Did I mention I love my job?? Yeah, well I do:) And here is why!

So without further delay, here are some images from our session! Enjoy:)

This is Kristy and Chip. He's a new horse that Kristy and her Dad have been working with this year. Kristy's mom Carol tells me that Chip has proven himself to be an exceptional team member:)

I love evening light. . . . . it creates the most yummy backlighting. I love the rainbow lens flair and relaxed feel of this image.

I envisioned this pose on the way out to the farm. The final image is even better than I pictured it! Is it just me or does she look like Salma Hayek???!

While we were shooting at the barn I heard thundering hooves coming our direction. I turned to see what the commotion was all about and saw these two beautiful creatures standing there expectantly watching us. I fell in love ♥

Misty is a magnificent creature if I ever did see one. She was raised by Kristy's Grandfather from a foal, and he taught her how to kiss:)

She is a gentle creature, with more character than I have ever seen in any animal. I felt a connection with this beautiful old girl.

The look says it all. I love the expression here, delight is a word that comes to mind.

Kristy tells me that Misty's BF Tony is never far behind.

Misty is outgoing and Tony is shy. . . . together they make perfect couple! LOL:)

Back to Kristy!! This was supposed to be her session before I got hijacked by the horses. LOL:) I saw the evening light here and had to get some last images in it, so we walked across part of the field until we reached a spot where it was just right.

Wow. She's a natural in front of the camera!

On the way back to the truck Kristy was admiring the clouds with the pink highlights. Girl after my own heart I tell ya! I ♥ the clouds! So we took a couple final images with the beautiful pink highlighted clouds in the background. Feels like someone painted them and placed them there just for us:)

I’m so proud to see what a lovely young woman you have become Kristy (as if there was any doubt:)

Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to photograph you and your beautiful horses.

It was a dream session for me! I hope you love the images as much as I do:)




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