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The Horse Portrait Experience: From Start to Finish

  • Writer: Shannon Edney
    Shannon Edney
  • Dec 28, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: Dec 30, 2025

A horse portrait experience is a quiet collaboration — one rooted in trust, presence, and respect.


From our first conversation to the delivery of finished artwork, every step is approached with patience and intention, allowing space for subtle expression and authentic connection to emerge.





The First Conversation


Every equine portrait experience begins with understanding.


We’ll start with a consultation where I learn about your horse — their temperament, routines, and the bond you share. We’ll discuss your goals for the session, answer any questions, and talk through timing and location so the experience feels familiar and comfortable for your horse.





Thoughtful Planning


Once your session is reserved, we plan with care.


Horse sessions are typically photographed in familiar environments, where your horse feels at ease. We’ll consider light, season, and setting to ensure the session unfolds calmly and without pressure. Guidance is provided so you feel prepared while allowing flexibility for your horse’s needs.





Session Day


On session day, everything moves at your horse’s pace.


There is no rush and no expectation of perfection. We allow time for your horse to settle, observe, and engage naturally with their surroundings. Whether your horse is photographed alone or alongside you, the focus is always on honoring their presence, power, and personality.





Capturing Presence & Partnership


Equine portraits are about subtlety — the quiet moments, soft expressions, and shared space between horse and human.


Some images are gently guided, while others emerge naturally through stillness and movement. The goal is always the same: to create portraits that feel honest and deeply respectful of who your horse is.



Artful Editing


After your session, I carefully curate and edit your images in my signature fine art style.


Each final portrait receives individual attention, with thoughtful refinement to light and tone — preserving the authenticity of the moment while elevating it into finished artwork.



Viewing & Artwork Selection


You’ll be invited to a private viewing experience where your horse’s story comes together as a cohesive collection.


From there, I’ll guide you through selecting how you’d like to preserve your portraits — whether as wall art, albums, or keepsakes designed to live beautifully in your home.



Artwork Delivery


Your artwork is custom-crafted using museum-quality materials and delivered ready to display.


Each piece is created to honor your horse’s legacy and the bond you share.


An Experience Rooted in Respect


The horse portrait experience is intentionally unhurried and deeply thoughtful — a chance to preserve presence, partnership, and memory through timeless artwork.


It’s an honor to create this with you.







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Horse Portrait Sessions — fine art portraits that honor presence, partnership, and beauty

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