Horse & Rider Photography in
Tennessee & the Southeast
Timeless, artistic portraits of your horse — created to become artwork for your home.
– Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama & The Southeast –
I’m Nicole, a horsewoman and equine photographer with years of experience around horses, riders, trainers, and performance horses throughout the Southeast and Texas. I know how to read a horse, when to wait for the right expression, how to position them, and which details make a portrait work. The photography matters — but knowing horses is a big part of getting the photograph right.
And your horse doesn’t need to leave the barn to create something extraordinary. I bring the session to you.
Horse & Rider Photography That Feels Like You
Another time...
It’s what so many of us tell ourselves. After show season. When life slows down. When our horse is in better shape.
But the truth is, the days we’re living right now often become the ones we miss the most.
There will always be a reason to wait, you don’t need a special occasion to celebrate the horse that means so much to you.
Tell me about you, your horse, and what you’re dreaming up. We’ll figure out the rest together.
What to Expect From Your Horse & Rider Photoshoot
Personalized
Every session is thoughtfully planned around you and your horse. Whether you’re celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime partnership or simply want to preserve this season of life, we’ll create something that feels genuine and uniquely yours.
Guided & Easy
You don’t need to know how to pose, and your horse doesn’t need to be perfect. I’ll guide you every step of the way, creating a relaxed experience that allows you to focus on enjoying time with your horse.
Horse Photo Session Preparation
Horse & Rider Wearing Guide
The Little Details
The way they look at you. The familiar expression you know by heart. The quiet moments in between. I pay attention to the details that tell your story and turn fleeting moments into lasting memories.
She is our favorite!
Nicole is very professional and always takes time for the details. She is our favorite when we need pictures of our horses – Nick S.
A Horse Photographer Who Actually Knows Horses
I’m not just a photographer who happens to photograph horses. I’m a horsewoman, too. I’ve shown, worked around trainers and riders throughout the Southeast and Texas, and had the opportunity to photograph reining and cutting horses and the people who make that world what it is.
I know how horses move. I know when to wait, when to step in, and when you’ve got about half a second to get the shot.
- I know when your horse needs a second.
- I know when to wait for that perfect moment.
- And I know how to keep things calm instead of overwhelming.
That means your session feels easier… and your photos turn out better because of it.
Kind Words
We highly recommend Nicole
We highly recommend Nicole Pols Horse and Rider Photography. She took the time to speak with us before the shoot to get a sense of what we were looking for and provided advice on what to wear. We were delighted with the pictures she took of Karsen and her horses. Nicole captured moments we will treasure for a lifetime.
Jennifer C.L.
Your Horse & Rider Photography Experience
Step 1 — Let’s chat!
Message me with all the fun stuff — when, where, who’s coming (horse, dog, family… ) and your absolute must-have shots. Got inspo pics? Send them my way!
Step 2 — Make it official
Pick your favorite package and I’ll shoot over a quick online contract and invoice. Pop in the deposit and boom — your date is all yours.
Step 3 — Shoot day
This is where the fun happens! I’ll show up early, scope out the light, and help you get comfy in front of the camera. We’ll laugh, we’ll move, we’ll get those “oh my gosh, that’s us?!” moments. Posing? Don’t stress. I’ve got you.
Step 4 — The big “OMG” moment
Once your photos are edited, I’ll send you your own private online gallery. Download them, share them, order wall art, make your friends jealous — this is your time to relive the magic over and over again.
Step 5 — Turn your memories into artwork
Now for my favorite part. Together, we’ll choose your favorite images and decide how you’d love to enjoy them every day. Whether that’s stunning wall art, beautiful prints, an heirloom album.
Horse & Rider Photo Sessions
Horse & Rider sessions can look completely different depending on you, your horse, and what you want from the experience. Some sessions are quiet and simple, some are Western and bold, and some include family, multiple horses, or a favorite riding location. Here are a few sessions to give you an idea of what we can create together.
You don’t need a perfect moment to start!
Horse & rider sessions are just one part of my equine photography services in Tennessee. I also photograph fine art portraits, sale and conformation horses, and other equestrian sessions for riders, trainers, breeders, and horse owners.
Horse & Rider Photography FAQs
Helpful Horse & Rider Guides
Why Preparing Your Horse for a Horse Photo Session Matters
What to Wear for Your Horse Photoshoot: The Ultimate Outfit Guide
Horse & Rider Photography Across Tennessee & the Southeast
I’m based in Tennessee and travel for horse and rider photography throughout the region. I photograph sessions in and around Cleveland, Chattanooga, Ooltewah, Dayton, Knoxville, Nashville, Murfreesboro, and other Tennessee communities, as well as locations throughout Georgia and Alabama.
Most sessions take place at your barn, your property, or a location we choose together based on the look you want for your photographs. Whether you’re looking for a horse and rider photoshoot in Tennessee, planning a Western horse photography session in Georgia, or want to create something special with your horse somewhere else in the Southeast, reach out. I’m always happy to talk through the possibilities.
Contact Me for Your Session
Have a session in mind? Tell me a little about you, your horse, and what you’re looking for. I’d love to hear your ideas and help bring them to life.