On Horses, Summer Evenings, and the Magic of Lavender

As fall settles in here in the Pacific Northwest, I find myself already missing the warmth of summer evenings, those golden hours when everything slows down and light turns soft. One of my favorite memories this year was spending three stunning evenings in Sequim, Washington, photographing horses and their people in the lavender fields.

 
Horse and rider in a flowing pink dress walking through lavender fields at sunset in Sequim, Washington — equestrian portrait by Jessica Farren Photography.

Golden hour in Sequim’s lavender fields, one of those evenings where everything just feels still and glowing.

 

Each session had its own rhythm — some quiet and reflective, others filled with laughter as horses curiously sniffed the flowers or decided that standing perfectly still wasn’t on their agenda that evening. What stayed constant was the bond between horse and rider, the kind that speaks louder than words.

 
Paint horse peeking through rows of lavender during golden hour in Sequim, WA — horse photography by Jessica Farren.

There’s always one who steals the show with a look like this.

 

Every horse brought a bit of personality to the evening. Some were bold and curious, stepping right into the rows of lavender, while others took their time, content just to watch the light shift and the colors deepen.

 
Rider sitting among lavender with her buckskin horse resting gently beside her — Sequim, WA equestrian photography session by Jessica Farren.

Quiet moments between horse and rider, the heart of every session.

 

Those evenings reminded me why I love what I do — not just the light or the colors, but the quiet moments in between. The gentle breath of a horse beside me, the hum of bees in the lavender, the feeling that time had slowed just enough for me to really see. These sessions weren’t about perfection; they were about presence. About noticing the small, fleeting moments that hold everything we want to remember.

By the time the sun dipped low behind the Olympic Mountains, the fields glowed in that unmistakable golden light. Each night ended with a quiet sense of gratitude, for the horses, their people, and the chance to capture these moments.

 
Woman standing with pony in lavender field at sunset — horse and rider photography in Sequim, Washington by Jessica Farren Photography.

Lavender, golden light, and connection, I can’t wait to be back next summer.

 

I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be returning to Sequim for the 2026 Lavender Horse Photography Sessions. You can find all the details — dates, pricing, and how to reserve your spot — on my Lavender Sessions page.

 
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