Top 3 Mistakes People Make in Horse Photoshoots (Let’s Not Do That!)
Planning a horse photoshoot? Avoid these 3 common mistakes that can make your session stressful—or leave you with photos you don’t love. From a distracted horse to outfit problems and awkward posing, here’s how to prepare for a fun, relaxed horse photography session.
So, you want beautiful pictures with your horse? Awesome! But guess what? Sometimes, things get really funny (or messy) when we don’t plan ahead. Let me tell you about three big OOPS moments people have during horse photoshoots—so you don’t have to make the same mistakes!
1. “Why Is My Horse Acting Like a Goofball?!”
Your horse is usually sweet, calm, and listens so well, right? But the second the camera comes out—BOOM! He turns into a giraffe, a kangaroo, or a racehorse. He’s looking everywhere except at the camera. He’s sniffing my camera. He’s dancing. He’s suddenly afraid of a tiny rock.
How to Fix It:
Before the photoshoot, let your horse move around and relax. Bring some treats or a friend to help him feel safe. And please don’t try teaching him a new trick right now. It might not end well (unless you want a blooper reel).
2. “Oh No, My Outfit Is a Disaster!”
Picture this: You’re all dressed up, feeling fancy… and then—WHOOSH! The wind turns your pretty dress into a parachute. Or your jeans have hay stuck in them (oops). Or, best of all, you wear the EXACT same color as your horse, and now you look like one big, weird centaur.
How to Fix It:
Pick your outfit before the shoot, try it on outside, and maybe don’t wear all brown if your horse is brown (trust me, you’ll disappear). Also, bring a backup outfit because horses love to lean on you and—yep—you might get slobbered on.
3. “Wait… What Do I Do With My Hands?!”
The camera is clicking, your horse looks amazing, and suddenly—uh oh. Where do your hands go?! Do you pet your horse? Hold the reins? Stand like a statue? Do jazz hands?
How to Fix It:
Just be yourself! Hug your horse, give him scratches, take a little walk, or laugh. I’ll help you pose, so don’t worry! No need to look like a stiff mannequin. Let’s have fun!
Final Pro Tip: Horses are gonna horse. They’ll try to eat your hat, photobomb with dramatic yawns, or decide to poop at the most perfectly timed moment. Instead of stressing, embrace the chaos. Sometimes, the best photos come from the unplanned moments!