EQUINE & DOG PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY - GEORGIA, USA & BEYOND
There is an indescribable value in having portraits created with the animals we learned the most from, the ones we bonded with and grew to love more with age. Ginger is that horse for Courtney which made their portraits incredibly special for me. It also was very clear as Courtney mentioned that she and her...
Have you ever thought about scheduling professional portraits for just you and your daughter? If you haven’t, keep reading and find out exactly why you need to get your mother daughter portraits created this year! Jenny and June came out to Southern Cross Ranch to have portraits created not only with one another, but also...
You have officially scheduled black background portraits of your prized horse and now you are desperately searching for guidance on how to prepare. Don’t worry, while I will always go over all preparation once we schedule your portraits, it doesn’t hurt to have a place to refer back to leading up to the big day!...
Over the course of 2020 Charlotte Detienne Photography undertook the monumental project of telling the story of many special horses and humans, how they overcame the impossible and against all odds, came out on top. Telling the story of horses and riders is at the core of everything I do. From our first phone call...
You have scheduled portraits with your horses and dogs, planned out your wardrobe, now it is time to prepare them for portrait day! Whether your dogs spend all of their time at the barn with you or they only visit from time to time, preparing both your horse and dog for portraits will set you...
Meet Savannah and Mystic, the most dynamic duo full of optimism and trust, originally meeting at the Southern Cross Guest Ranch now working towards competitive eventing and jumping. When Mystic was a yearling in 2017, she knew she’d be Savannah’s far sooner than Savannah did. Fast forward to their portraits in 2020, Mystic has grown...
When it comes to scheduling professional portraits with your horses and/or dogs, it is extremely important to be open and honest about boundaries. Whether it is your horse’s, your dog’s or your own boundaries, being open and honest with your photographer will ensure a safe and fun portrait experience. Here are a few topics I...
My favorite family portraits are the ones including the humans you love as well as the animals who have become family big and small. For Kayla, Kelly and Matt, their four Quarter Horses and two dogs have become family. For their portraits, we highlighted Kayla’s undeniable bond with Freddy, he is described as her horse...
Southern Cross Guest Ranch Horse Session The bond between sisters is undoubtedly one of the best to document through photography. Amber and Nicole share a loving bond over their passion within the equine world. When I was planning their portraits I knew I wanted to create that one of a kind piece of art highlighting...
Let’s talk prep work for your upcoming portrait sessions! Last week I shared a few of my favorite tips and tricks on how you can prepare your barn for your portrait session. Today I want to focus on how you can prepare your horse physically and mentally. Below I have compiled my tried and true...
