Horse & Rider Portraiture
I have been photographing horses for most of my life, but in 2014 my passion for documenting the bond between horse and rider truly came to life. Since then, I’ve traveled up and down the East Coast chasing those fleeting, beautiful moments. My creativity is at its peak when I’m photographing a horse and rider at golden hour—when soft light filters through the trees and everything feels warm, calm, and golden. Whether your horse lives in a world-class facility or in your backyard, I am here to photograph anyone whose horse means everything to them.
While I always capture traditional portraits and essential poses, I’m equally focused on the candid moments in between. Those split-second expressions of connection—paired with natural light and meaningful scenery—allow me to create timeless images you’ll cherish for a lifetime.
Let’s get started!
Step 1.
Select one of the packages below.
Step 2.
Fill out the form.
Step 3.
A signed contract & paid retainer secures your date!
Private Online Gallery
Every package includes your own private online gallery where you can download high-resolution digitals and shop high-quality wall art, prints, albums, and more.
keepsake photo box & USB
A crafted linen print box and glass USB are included in the Derby session or can be purchased separately. Receive all of the images from your session printed on 4x6 prints and a USB drive with the high-resolution files and video clips.
Classic Session
$1500
Minimum 50 images delivered
1 hour session | 1 location
Perfect for 1 or 2 horses
unlimited outfit & tack changes
4k slowed-down vertical video clips
$100 print credit towards professional print products offered directly through your gallery
Derby Session
$2500
Minimum 100 images delivered
2 hour session | 1 location
Perfect for 2-4 horses
unlimited outfit & tack changes
4k slowed-down vertical video clips
$100 print credit towards professional print products offered directly through your gallery
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Keepsake box with USB & 4” x 6” prints
Mini Session
$800
15 images included with the option to purchase more at $25/image
30-minute session
one outfit & one horse limit
Just a few things…
A signed contract and retainer payment reserves your session date.
Photos & Videos from your session are retouched and delivered in a private, password-protected online gallery for you to view and download.
Horse and rider sessions are scheduled at specific hours of the day to achieve the golden light in your photos that can be found in my style of work. Portrait sessions can be scheduled early in the morning at sunrise or later in the afternoon near sunset. If it looks like the weather isn’t in our favor on the day of your session, we will reschedule for the next available date.
Photo turnaround time is between 3 and 4 weeks. You will start to receive sneak peeks within a week of your session, and the final gallery will be sent no later than 4 weeks from the session date.
Travel is a flat-rate. Rates are subject to change depending on the location of the session.
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Kind words from clients
“I have used Nicole for all my photography sessions with the horses I have had and she truly does an amazing job with every single picture she takes. She can capture every aspect of the relationship between a horse and their human. I forever hold every session with Nicole close to my heart because of the precious memories she is capable of capturing.” - Eden
“Nicole's work is nothing short of breathtaking. I hire her every year without hesitation, and our shoots are one of my favorite memories of each summer. I feel that my horses' personalities (and my love for them) really shine through in every photo, and looking back on them instantly brings me back to that moment and lets me feel my love for them tenfold. Nicole's photos of me and my horses are some of my most cherished photos, and I look forward to more photo adventures with her!” - Shelby
“I got portraits done by Nicole, and was blown away with the results! She was so sweet and made me feel so confident during my portraits and went way above and beyond during our session. They are hands down my favorite photos of my horse and I! I definitely will be using her for all my photos in the future!! I seriously cannot recommend her enough.” - Jill