My Favourite Winter Photos From 2021
Ontario, Canada
I feel like snowy winters in Ontario or at least Southern Ontario last about 2-3 weeks and then just disappear into the wet muddy mess that we all hate. This year was no different with a solid 2.5 weeks of beautiful snow before the rain came to wash it all away. Thankfully, I was able to jam a whole lot of sessions into that little bit of time before the snow left and I want to share a few of my favourites here with you!
First up is one of my longest returning clients having a birthday portrait session with her horse Tiny who was turning 29 the next day. It was probably one of the cutest things I have ever gotten to photograph and I would 100% recommend having birthday portrait sessions with your horse! Also can we all marvel at how good Tiny looks for 29!
One of my favourite images from this past winter is this STUNNING photo I got of Stonewood’s Rob Fjord. This photo right here made the 4am wake up call completely worth it. We had the most perfect sunrise happening and I asked Brandon to go one more time with Rob before we switched horses and I am so glad I did. Never did I think that I would perfectly frame the sun just above his head creating this beautiful shot.
Next up is this very beautiful and soft snowy image. What started out as a very dark and cloudy evening turned into a picture perfect sunset. I have to admit I honestly thought we’d only have overcast that day and that would be that. I’m so thankful myself and Mackenzie stuck with the date. Her beautiful Icelandic/Belgium cross Tir Na Nog looked picture perfect against this pastel sunset! Plus the snow was so fresh and fluffy that the snow trails look amazing!
What started as a plan to be a sunset session soon turned in to a sunrise session after the threat of rain. Boy was I happy we changed times! The drive up to the barn surprised me as we slowly had a thin fog roll in and trees beautifully covered in ice from the early morning moisture. It created the most beautiful creamy background for both Deidre and Nicole’s session!
Douglas over here had a mind of his own during his session and decided he only wanted to trot in a circle up and down the hill is the paddock. I took this as an opportunity to climb the fence to catch a higher, more creative angle. This made it super easy to create this all white background as he trotted up the hill.
For my last image I just adore how the snow trailing Wilbur looks to be on fire. This boy had some extreme zoomies that morning and need no encouragement to canter or trot around his paddock. The trees in the distance also make for a very cool and intricate backdrop for this image.
Pauline Kiczula's Brinx | Fine Art Session
Fenwick, ON
A stunning afternoon spent capturing Fine Art images of Pauline’s beautiful Brinx. I absolutely loved photographing Brinx and capturing these beautiful photos! Fine Art sessions are some of my favourite session to shoot for the only reason that you can capture the beauty of your clients horse! Enjoy these images from Pauline’s session!
Kelly King's Farina | Fine Art Session
Fenwick, ON
A beautiful Fine Art session of Kelly King’s gorgeous dressage mare Farina at Green Oaks Farm. Farina was an absolute star, nailing each pose I throw at her and even being perfect for the creative images as well. Enjoy these stunning images of Farina!
Katie Wilson with Aero | Lifestyle Horse & Rider Session
Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON
It was a perfect Monday evening for Katie and Aero’s Horse and Rider session at Pause Awhile Equestrian Centre. After a couple days of rain and having to reschedule because of it we finally had a beautiful sunny evening! We headed out to the front area of the property where beautiful ponds, a tree lined driveway and open field are. From there we just had a fun evening enjoying the cool weather after a week of blistering heat and just having a good time getting some beautiful portraits!
Amanda Panozzo with Crowe | Angelstone Virtual Derby Round
Rockwood, ON
Amanda and Crowe’s schooling session coverage of their Angelstone virtual derby rounds for the Child/Adult Hunter Derby in support of the For The Herd campaign by Ontario Equestrian. Congratulations on your 12 place finish!
