A Girl and Her Horse (or Ali's Sneak Peek)

Ali has been riding horses since she was about 3 years old. It was a beautiful evening at Grazing Fields Farm in Bourne where I met Ali and her mom Jennifer. She had thought alot about what she wanted to do for her senior portraits and knew she wanted to be photographed with her horse, Brody. She did all the leg work, researched photographers, sent me an email and I was thrilled to work with her!

I love this image. Ali was so cool, friendly and sweet and as she was leaning against the barn I noticed her peace sign belt. Awesome - I took a portrait that included the rest of the body but then zoomed in on just this - I don't think she knew what I was doing. I love her lean, the casual way her hands lay in the pockets and her way cool bracelets.

I wasn't sure if horses really engaged with their owners, you know, like dogs and some kittys but it was very clear to me watching Brody and Ali that I was wrong. She truly loves her horse and he responded in kind. I love the way she is looking at him in this image.

Of course, with horses it's all about the ears and Brody did a great job putting his ears up when we really needed him to. Look how handsome he is and how adorable she is!

He would nuzzle up to her and when he was being bombarded by bugs she would lovingly scratch his neck and he would nuzzle her some more. It was amazing to watch their interaction.

After many photos with Brody it was time for Ali to be the superstar all by herself . Did I mention Ali lives in Rhode Island? That's a bit of a ride as she comes to the barn a few times a week. She's hoping to go to a Division I riding school and has looked at four schools in Texas and other far away states - her Momma will miss her dearly, she told me so!

These are a few of my favorites and I could have posted more but this is really only a sneak peek!

There's something about eyes that I love and Ali's eyes were gorgeous. This blue sweater really made them stand out. It was one of her favorite sweaters and now I know why.

Ali, thank you for such a wonderful session. You and Brody were so much fun to photograph. If it wasn't getting dark I could have photographed you for another hour. I can't wait for you and your Mom to visit and see the rest. I know you'll have a great senior year!