7 Reasons to Book a Fall Equine Photoshoot in Spring

by | Apr 14, 2020 | Horse Photography | 0 comments

7 Reasons to book a fall equine photoshoot in the spring
Are you considering professional portraits with your horse? One of the main considerations will be what time of year do you want to have them. There are pros and cons to equine photoshoots in every season. Fall has always remained the top season for most equestrians. The weather is cooler, the bugs are less, the colors of fall are pretty. The list goes on and on. With that in mind, here are 7 reasons to book a fall equine photoshoot in spring.
 
 

 

Date Availability

 
Each photographer books their schedule differently but as a general rule, those that book early get the first choice of dates. 
 
Want to make sure that you have the very best fall color in your shoot? Book early. Most photographers keep track of the peak color season for their area of the country. Those dates are in hot demand when it’s an especially short season such as in the southern United States.
 

 

Photographer Availability

 
Fall is almost always the busiest season for equine photographers.  If you want to have your session photographed by a specific photographer, booking months in advance can make that happen.
 
Many portrait photographers book several months in advance. Wedding photographers often book a year or two in advance.
 

 

woman sitting on jump with horse
 
 
 

 

Time to plan your wardrobe

 
 
 
Booking in advance gives you more time to find the perfect outfit for your photoshoot.
 
And, if you are wearing something that your horse isn’t used to, it’s important to have time to acclimate him. If your dream is to wear a long flowing gown while you gallop your horse through a field, you need to practice.
 

 

Time to schedule appointments

 
 
 
Knowing in advance your shoot date allows time to schedule and make appointments.
 
Want your horse clipped? Get it on the schedule with enough time for it to grow out a bit so you don’t see clipper track marks on him.
 
Need to find someone to braid your horse for you?
 
Need a haircut or color yourself? You’ve got time to make it happen so you don’t show up with your roots showing.
 

 

Woman kissing horse muzzle in fall field
 
 
 

 

Budget

If you book a few months ahead of time, you have time to save some money towards your session and products each month rather than putting the amount on a credit card!  I’m all for budgeting for your photoshoot rather than going into debt!

 

 

Plan what you want to do with your images

 
 
 
Once your session’s finished, it’s time to put up your images!
 
Peruse the product catalog. Think about what might look good in your house with your style. Take the time to rearrange your walls. Plan where you want to put things.
 
Booking early allows you to spend some time making decisions about what you want.   
 

 

 

 

 

Now what?

 
 
 
So there you have it, folks. 7 reasons to book a fall equine photoshoot in spring. Interested in getting your photoshoot on the books with Ride the Sky Equine Photography for this fall? Fall is filling up fast so make sure to reach out soon.

 

 

Betsy Bird of Ride the Sky Equine Photography spends her days doing insane things to make horses look at her. Clearly, she’s desperate for attention. When she’s not celebrating the stories of the amazing horses in her clients’ lives, she invests time and energy into perfecting her equine photography skills and growing her business, hanging with her favorite rescue dog, Nitro, and planning her next big adventure. She also tries to spend some time educating and entertaining her fans and potential clients by blogging and posting on social media about whatever catches her fancy at the moment. 

Betsy is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) with the organization Professional Photographers of America (PPA). The CPP designation is held by fewer than 2,000 photographers nationwide and is a hallmark of consistency, technical skill, artistry, and professionalism. Ride the Sky specializes in on-location photography for equines. Ride the Sky also has the option of bringing the studio to the stable. Based in Chattanooga, TN, Ride the Sky Equine Photography works on location in Tennessee, North Georgia, and beyond.

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