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I’m on a mission to help devoted equestrians like myself feel confident and beautiful in portraits with their heart horses. 

Inside this blog you’ll find helpful tips, encouraging notes and photographic proof of just how beautiful our horse girl joy truly is. Take a look through and know that you, too, can have such treasured memories with your horse exactly as you are right now. 

Because the partnership you & your horse share is too important to let anything keep you from celebrating it.

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Six framed photos of horses or a horse and rider are displayed on photo ledge shelves.

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Consider these options for your displaying equestrian art in own home, office or even your barn.

3 Ways to Display your Equestrian Art

Artwork & Samples

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I was probably busy riding horses the day I was supposed to learn to become a domestic goddess. Because as much as I aspire to have a gorgeous home, I’ve spent hours in indecision trying to decorate just one wall! So,  I’ve gathered the golden measurements from design sites and professional art galleries like Park […]

3 key measurements for hanging equestrian art

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Your full experience with Rachel Griffin Photography is not complete until I’ve helped you turn your portraits into gorgeous artwork and keepsakes! That’s why I offer complimentary design consultations—to cut through the overwhelm and indecision keeping you from getting your equestrian art on your walls. What is a Complimentary Design Consultation? It’s a no-pressure, low-hassle […]

Let’s make art! The Complimentary Design Consultation

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Thanks to Cook Feed & Outdoor for inviting me to join Steve’s Horse Show. In this video, I share simple tips to take better pictures of your horse—even just with your phone’s camera!

Steve’s Horse Show: Take Better Pictures of Your Horse

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Every season is beautiful for its own reasons, but various factors might make one better suited for you than others. 

The right season for your equestrian portraits

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Send this to your loved ones for gift ideas you’ll actually love

2022 HorseGirl Holiday Gift Guide

A 20-something woman with curly hair looks down at her horse's lowered head and pets his forelock

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Of course we want to make sure he’s having a great time, too!

Help your horse have a great portrait session in 3 easy steps

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Beyond just creating beautiful pictures of horses with their riders, my goal is to illustrate specific emotions and details that mean so much to us equestrian devotees.

My 5 signature images

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Portraits, candid ringside images and show photos are all different, but each important in their own wa. To show you what I mean, I thought I’d take a moment to compare them.

What’s in a Photo? Selfies vs. Portraits, Candids vs. Show Photos

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The many choices you make when planning your session can help you customize your portraits to perfectly fit both your personality and the relationship you have with your horse.

This or that? Customize your portrait session