Lindsey King Senior Portraits

I met Lindsey and her mother Nancy at the “Get Spotted” Appaloosa show at Gordyville, IL back in May. It was the last day of the show and we were slightly backed up with posed shots; they were the most patient individuals I have met. Despite waiting for close to 45 minutes for their turn, they were also coming in behind a horse that had made a pretty big mess on the carpet we use for posed images and yet they were as polite and gracious as you could want.

It was not long after that show that Nancy called inquiring about senior portraits for Lindsey. So on an off evening during the Illinois State Fair Junior Horse Show we met at the fairgrounds for her session. The weather was perfect, albeit a little warm the light was fantastic and as always I had a beautiful and energetic model.

Here are a few images from that senior portrait session, I hope you enjoy them as much as Lindsey and I did in creating them.

One of the things that Lindsey definitely wanted to do was get some images of her and her beautiful horse Speckles. So we spent the first hour or so just taking some shots of Lindsey and Speckles. The purpose was really two fold, one to give Lindsey the images she desired but also to give her an opportunity to get comfortable and enjoy her senior portrait session.

It was obvious watching Lindsey and Speckles interact that these are two that really share a bond, a love that can only be shared between a woman and her horse.

A few of the images were Lindsey on Speckles and it was then that I decided to try a few shots with the lens baby lens. Lindsey was not really sure about the shots at first, but being the good sport she played along

We then just started shooting and having fun, when you have someone as photogenic as Lindsey, the work of the photographer is not only easy, it is just plain fun!

This is without a doubt one of my favorites. It has that natural, windblown look to it that I think really shows Lindsey’s beauty…

At one point Lindsey and I moved off away from her family to just get some nice head shots and with a swing close by, well it was something we just could not pass up!

Can’t leave out the barn shot when you have a horse woman!

We rounded out the evening with a few shots inside the barn with a little fill light.

The last shot was Lindsey talking Speckles for a walk….

I would like to thank both Nancy King and Lindsey for allowing me the pleasure of capturing Lindsey’s senior portraits, it was a fun evening that I will remember for years to come!

Lindsey Walker Wedding

I thought I would take a quick moment and share another image from Lindsey Walkers’ wedding. Her flower girl, was absolutely a cutie with an infectious smile. One could not help but enjoy the moment when she was around. I thought her and Lindsey made a wonderful pair and the affection between the two of them was obvious to everyone.

Endure for the Cure (Susan G. Komen Foundation Fundraiser)

We are proud to be the official photographer for the Endure for the Cure Endurance ride at Farmdale on July 9, 10, and 11.

This is an outstanding fundraiser for the right against cancer and we strongly encourage everyone to attend and support the cause.

The old saying “Put your money where your mouth is” is perfect for this and we are.

We will donate 25% of all sales from the our Endurance / Competitive Distance Rides to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Help us help find a cure for breast cancer!

Get Spotted Appaloosa Show

Recently we were the official photographers for the “Get Spotted” Appaloosa show at Gordyville USA. We had a wonderful time there and Amy Rogus and her wonderful Louie. Here are a few of the posed shots we took:

Du Quoin 2010 Spring Fling

Tonight I was processing some orders from the NCHA Weekend show and one of our regular clients purchased an image from the Spring Fling in Du Quoin, Il. It sort of struck me so I thought I would share it with all of you.

This is Rick Jackson riding Chinas Little Haida.

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