10/30/2026
Sometimes during a session, I’ll ask my client if they’re comfortable taking their horse’s bridle off and putting it back on or checking and adjusting their cinch.
This gives us a little change of pace, but there’s another reason I do it. Most horsewomen can do these things without giving them a second thought. And when you're feeling a little awkward in front of the camera, having something familiar to do with your hands can make a big difference. Instead of standing there wondering what the hell to do with yourself, you're doing something you've probably done a thousand times.
I think that sometimes the easiest way to get someone comfortable in front of the camera is to give them something to do other than think about being photographed. Plus images like this can be gorgeous in a gallery or as art on your wall.
