This past weekend, I had the great opportunity to have a photo session with the beautiful Annie Kennedy.  She is a senior in high school with a great head on her shoulders.  She loves her horses Romeo and Howdy, and she is an award winning equestrian!  When she asked if I would take some senior photographs of her with her beautiful horses, I grabbed the chance by the reins so to say!

I started the day off by driving to the horse stables with Annie so that I could scout the location of the photo session.  I really loved what I saw!  The area had some great areas:  a nice pond, beautiful fences, an old rusted starting gate, and beautiful trees with their fall leaves in the background.  I knew this would be a great situation.

Annie first wanted some photographs with her competition horse Romeo.

Annie on Her Horse RomeoAnnie on Her Horse Romeo

Annie Kissing Her Horse RomeoAnnie Kissing Her Horse Romeo Annie Gazing at Her Horse RomeoAnnie Gazing at Her Horse Romeo Of course, she didn't want to leave out her other horse Howdy.  I really like this portrait because of all the great elements in the photograph:  a beautiful smiling girl, a strong horse, a body of water, great foreground elements, and the colorful trees in the background.

Annie with Her Horse Howdy by the PondAnnie with Her Horse Howdy by the Pond

Annie then bravely changed clothes into a beautiful blue dress.  I say that Annie was brave because my lighting assistant and wife Amy and I had jackets on to keep us warm in the cold, windy weather.  Way to go, Annie!

Annie with Her Horse RomeoAnnie with Her Horse Romeo

Here Annie is showing off her side saddle skills.

Annie Sitting on Her Horse RomeoAnnie Sitting on Her Horse Romeo Annie Sitting Forward on Her Horse RomeoAnnie Sitting Forward on Her Horse Romeo Annie Laying Her Head on Her Horse Romeo's HeadAnnie Laying Her Head on Her Horse Romeo's Head Annie Looking Back While Walking Her Horses Howdy and RomeoAnnie Looking Back While Walking Her Horses Howdy and Romeo Annie Walking Her Horses Howdy and RomeoAnnie Walking Her Horses Howdy and Romeo I've got to thank Annie's riding instruction Stephanie and her son for all of the help that they provided with the horses during this successful photography experience.  Thank you!

After finishing the photographs with Annie and the horses, I was able to take some photographs of Annie by herself.

Annie in Her Blue Dress Looking BackAnnie in Her Blue Dress Looking Back Headshot of Annie Looking BackHeadshot of Annie Looking Back

Thank you again, Annie, for letting me have this chance to photograph your Senior Session!

Here is a video that I produced that I showed Annie the next day when she selected her favorite photographs.  She really liked the video and I hope you will, too.

Which of the photographs of Annie are your favorites?  Please let me know in the comments section below.  Also, feel free to share these photographs on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. 

Please contact me if you would like to reserve a spot for a photo shoot with me.

Thank you!