Category Archives: Personal

Capturing the Magic of Wales: Un-Retreat Photo Tour 2024

May 15, 2024

Join Charlotte Detienne and Kevin Morgans on an exclusive week-long Un-Retreat Photo Tour in Wales, from August 27 to September 3, 2024. This curated adventure offers a blend of photography workshops and historic site explorations, including scenic drives, mansion tours, and unique photographic opportunities with local wildlife and landscapes. Highlights include the majestic Nanteos Mansion, Carneddau Ponies, and the cultural charm of Aberystwyth. Experience creativity, connection, and the breathtaking beauty of Wales.

Lulu Smith & Hildie | Southern Cross Ranch Horse

November 15, 2022

While on vacation in the beautiful state of Georgia, Marianne discovered Southern Cross Ranch in Madison. As she scrolled through the information on this beautiful guest ranch she came across information on an experience of photography and horses. Immediately, her daughter Lulu, an avid equestrian back home came to mind. When scheduling portraits for her...

Ida & Matt Engagement | Southern Cross Ranch Portraits

November 1, 2022

While planning their vacation from Rhode Island to Madison, Georgia’s Southern Cross Ranch, Ida and Matt, recently engaged, knew they wanted to have portraits created with horses. Ida had been an avid equestrian for quite some time and Matt was beginning to take part in her passion. It had only made sense to have engagement...

Jenny & June Mother-Daughter | Ranch Horse Portraits

August 23, 2022

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...

Savannah & Mystic | Southern Cross Ranch Horse

July 12, 2022

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...

The Importance of Communicating With Your Photographer

July 5, 2022

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...

In memory of Jean Hopkins |Aug 3rd 1934 – Oct 21st 2019

August 3, 2020

We both knew something wasn’t quite right. As I hugged her goodbye she was just a little bit thinner than normal, a little bit frailer, more like the little great granny you might imagine her to be if you didn’t know her. Though at that time we didn’t know the extent of her illness, these...

Featured Stallion | “Zipoff” – Son of AQHA Zippo Pine Bar | Madison, Georgia

July 5, 2020

2005 AQHA “Zipoff”, affectionately known as “Zip” Stands at Valhalla Farms in Madison, Georgia. He is one of the last remaining sons of the great 1969 “Zippo Pine Bar”

What to wear horseback riding at a Dude Ranch | Southern Cross Guest Ranch, Madison. Ga.

May 21, 2020

In my experience, the # 1 regret that Ranch Guests have when selecting their horseback riding photos is a poor choice of clothing! This guide is intended to help you select the appropriate outfit(s) for horseback riding at Southern Cross Guest Ranch without sacrificing safety, comfort or style! For outfit ideas and inspiration, download...

The Dog Chronicles – Part 1 | Jake’s First Week

April 15, 2020

Boy I’ve had a busy week! First of all I got a new name…my humans call me “Jake” but sometimes they say “Jakey”, I like that too. Sometimes they laugh and call me “Jake from State Farm”, whoever that is.

Category Archives: Personal

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