On Thoroughbreds, Trust, and Second Chances

Underscoring the bond that K.C. and Bug have was so important to capture, and at the same time we also wanted to do the photos where Bug appears to not be wearing a halter (a halter-less horse at the beach is NOT something I would recommend}. We had no trouble by using long piece of paracord fashioned and worn as halter, Bug was fabulous and cooperative and the images came out beautifully.

The “Peep Show” Wrangling Baby Chicks

You’ve heard the term “It’s like wrangling cats,” right? Try wrangling baby chicks! A recent shoot brought a mix of giggles, a test of vigilance and very quick hands!

Heather Andreini owns and operates Black Horse Farm in Woodinville, a charming oasis filled with lovable critters large and small, from Highland cows and miniature donkeys to unique, heritage chicken breeds, and so much

On Camas, Companionship, and Celebration

There’s planning, and then there’s what happens naturally. Shoots can become convivial and festive when sessions are conducted in a group, pop-up format. Sure, there’s a method to executing these, but the perfect example was a recent pop-up I had the privilege of shooting in Tenino, Wash., with a fabulous group of women, their horses and dogs. I’m ready for the next one already!