for those of us that never grew out of the horse-kid phase
I know your horse is more than just a horse
Whether your big wins comes from your backyard or the world show arena I strive to provide a photographic experience accessible to every level of equestrian. My equestrian portrait sessions are crafted to artistically document the unique bond you share with your horse through both perfectly posed photos and quiet candid moments to deliver a dynamic gallery full of bold, timeless images.
“Having a photographer with the understanding of horses and all the little details we horse owners care about was so important to me and Tisha went above and beyond to make sure my horse always looked amazing and that I felt comfortable and looked natural with my boy.”
A session with me means you have a lifelong horse girl behind the camera — someone that has a deep love and appreciation for all breeds of horses and who takes great care in making sure no matter the breed or discipline, the story of you and your horse is captured in the best light.
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Your portrait session will be uniquely tailored around your story. I will take your vision, personal style, location choice, and written words about your horse to curate a gallery of images that perfectly highlight the bond you share with your horse.
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Every package includes a variety of hand-selected images that are fully retouched and delivered to you in a private gallery for you to share online alongside a limited a print release and select packages include print credit to turn your favorites into works of art for your home.
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As much as I love seeing you flaunt your images on social media, where they really shine is in print. Whether it is a canvas on your wall or an album on your coffee table, I promise the highest quality products through the labs I am partnered with.
sessions with me include…
what to expect with me as your photographer
I’m invested in the story of you and your horse. Being a lifetime equestrian myself, I care about all the things that make the connection between you and your horse one of a kind and love getting to make works of art out of that obsession.
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After we get your session on the books you will get a planning guide by email to help you prepare for your session so it’s everything you dream of. I will also send out a little questionnaire for you to fill out that will help me get to know you and your horse better and get a vision for what we will be creating together.
As the session gets closer I will check in with you to make sure planning on your end is going smoothly and we will finalize any last minute details like the location of your session and our start time. I am always available for questions that may arise — even to answer those dressing room emergencies while shopping for the perfect outfit to wear for your session. The week before your session you will get a reminder in your inbox about the session and then on the night before or the morning of your session you will get a text reminder from me to confirm time, meeting place, and address any weather concerns if needed.
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During your session I will guide you through posing and interacting with your horse so that both of you look natural and comfortable at all times. In the questionnaire you receive before your session you can note what types of posing you do and don’t like so we have a baseline to go off of but I like to let the session flow naturally to get the best photos for you.
I do not like to work in a rushed environment so I always schedule some wiggle room into each session time to allow for antsy horses, outfit changes, etc. This time doesn’t take away from the actual session time listed in the package you selected.
I like my clients to be comfortable throughout the entire session so if having a friend and hype-man there (other than me hyping you up) would make you feel better — invite that bestie!
Most equestrian sessions I will have an assistant with me at the session to help with getting your horses attention, setting feet, and helping with several other little things however if you feel your horse needs someone they are more familiar with then please ask them along to help too!
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After your session, I go to work obsessing over every detail so that the gallery you receive is everything you dreamed of. Every image you get back is hand-edited with care and because of that the editing process takes up to 5 weeks. I edit sessions in order of when they are photographed and because my work suffers if I jump around between sessions, I only edit one session at a time so I don’t typically give sneak peeks until I have started editing your session.
Once your gallery is perfected and ready to share you will receive an email with the link to your online gallery along with download instructions and your print release. Your release allows for you to share digitally however you wish as well as print on your own up to 11×14 size. Larger prints, wall art, and albums can be ordered through your gallery or directly from me or you may purchase a full print release of your images if you desire to print on your own. Ordering prints through me and the professional print labs that I am partnered with guarantees you the best quality to display in your home.
Be warned, I may curse with excitement when you are your pony are killing it for the camera!
“If you love your horse, you hire Tisha for photos, period. She is so attentive to all the little things from ears, to leg placement, to even the emotion she sees in their eyes. It’s like she has a special sense. I will forever have her take our photos.”
Photo Packages Range from $400 - $1,900
video packages available as add-on to any photo package
special rates available for those local to 50138 and barn groups of 4 or more people
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I always suggest 2-3 months in advance is best to not only secure a date on my calendar but to give you time to prepare. June-October are the most popular months so I suggest if you would like one of those to snag them by April. If you are local to me (Central Iowa) you may be able to squeeze in more last minute and I share those openings on social media when I have them.
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Because I only deliver a gallery of finished, hand-edited images the editing process may take up to 5 weeks however I am willing to work with deadlines if you need photos by a certain date. Depending on the requested turnaround time, rush fees may apply.
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There is no distance I won’t go for an epic photo session! Travel fees vary with distance. Sessions within 50 miles of 50138 do not have travel fees.
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A non-refundable deposit is required to hold your session on my calendar and it secures you a make-up sessions in a timely manner in the event we need to reschedule due to unfavorable weather or uncontrollable circumstances.
Deposits are $200+ depending on your session package and location. This deposit goes toward your total session investment.
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YES! After the initial deposit is made your invoice link is always open for you to make custom payments anytime before your session. If your balance is unable to be paid by the time of the session I am flexible in working out a payment arrangement that spans farther but please note that no photos are edited/delivered until the session fee is fully paid.
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I completely understand that mother nature has a mind of it’s own and for that I only book limited number of sessions each month so there ample dates available for rescheduling. Because the forecast can change a lot over just a few days I don’t make any final call on weather until we are within a day or two from the session.
If your session is over 200mile from my home zip code I do ask that you are available the day before and after your session if possible for possible weather changes.
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In the event that the client needs to reschedule for any reason a notice of 2 weeks is required for any non-emergent reasoning to avoid forfeiting the deposit. Reschedules must happen within one year of the original session date, failure to reschedule within one year will result in termination of contract and I retain the non-refundable deposit.
In the event that client wishes to cancel session for any reason, a Cancellation Agreement must be signed and I retain the non-refundable deposit.
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As much as I would love to provide you with the highest quality of print products through my partnered professional labs, I do not require you to purchase from me. The print release included in all packages allow for you to make your own prints up to an 11×14 size with an option to purchase a higher resolution release if desired to do your own printing.
Please note if you choose to print the photos on your own I cannot guarantee the quality of prints you receive as most consumer labs use lower quality paper and inks which effect the print quality.
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YES! Show those images off!! I just ask that you do not add any filters or do additional editing to the images that would change the integrity of the art I created for you.
Please take a good look at my portfolio and make sure my editing style fits what you are wanting for your finished photos so no additional edit is needed
Also when sharing online, a shoutout is always much appreciated. :)
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I completely respect my clients wishes and work with several clients that wish to have their images kept offline. When you are signing your session agreement there is a section regarding this and you can select to keep your photos totally private.
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Dogs, cats, rabbits….chickens! I am down to add all the members of your furry family to the session.
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YES! Whether they are joining in on photos or just here as a support system I welcome it!
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Yes, I carry a policy through Hiscox.