Horse & Rider Sessions

For capturing moments & bonds between horses and the people who love them.

Each session is focused on capturing the amazing bond between you and your horse.

I usually photograph where the horse is most comfortable as I create a calming environment for him/her to relax. During this time I will create a mix of lightly posed images that is most flattering to you and your horse as well as some candid images. My experience with horses gives me patience with the most temperamental horses, as well as the knowledge to keep the experience safe and upbeat for everyone involved. I have several tricks up my sleeve to get the best expression from your beloved horse!

I am dedicated to provide passionate equestrians the opportunity to capture the unspoken bond they have with their horse and therefore offer several packages to fit a variety of budgets.

Every package can be broken up into payment plans to fit your unique budget.

Please note: I do not provide horses for sessions. They must be owned or leased by you, or borrowed with permission from a lesson barn or friend.

Luxury Session

◦ Up to three hours of session time
◦ Black background portraits for each horse
◦ 100+ High-resolution images and print release
◦ (1) 30×40 canvas of your chosen photo
$1350

Full Session

◦ Up to two hours of session time
◦ Black background portraits
◦ 80+ High-resolution image and print release
$800

Short Session

◦ Up to an hour of session time
◦ 40+ High-resolution image and print release
$500

Heart Horse Session

Our Elite package offers you an experience you will never forget and allow you to commemorate it forever. It includes a 2-hour session and black background add-on, ample time, and opportunity to capture all your special moments and the intricacies of your relationship with your horse.

◦ 2-hour session
◦ Complete Gallery (70-100 Images) of Social-Media Resolution Images
◦ 5 High Resolution Images with Print Release
◦ Multiple outfit changes (1 minimum)
◦ Black Background Session Included

$750

In-Barn Discount – Horse & Rider Sessions

If two or more people book horse & rider sessions at the same barn, the session fee is reduced by $50 for each session!

Equine Portrait Sessions

Equine Portrait Sessions highlight your horse’s grace, beauty, and spirit through photography by just focusing on your horse during a quick session. Often called “black background sessions”, these custom sessions usually take place within a barn aisle or indoor arena. Depending on your personal preference and style, sessions can include a more modern solid black background, or a more natural outside background. These sessions focus on simplicity, creating timeless and classy images for you to display in your home for years to come.

I believe every passionate equestrian should have stunning artwork of their horse in their home and therefore offer several packages to fit a variety of budgets.

Packages include:

  • Custom session unique to your horse.
  • 30 minute session
  • Several flattering poses.
  • Black Background with barn aisle or indoor arena.
  • Welcome Guide that includes Grooming Tips.
  • Online gallery.
  • High Resolution Images

PACKAGES START AT $200

please contact me for more information and detailed pricing.

Additional Horses

You may add additional horses to your session!
They must be owned by you, or leased with owner permission.
Each horse added will extend your session by 30 minutes.
Each additional horse will receive 7-10 portraits as well.
Each additional horse is a flat $200.

In-Barn Discount – Horse & Rider Sessions

If 4+ people book sessions for the same day, the session fee for each person is discounted by $50.

This session requires a clean (swept or raked), uncluttered barn or indoor arena doorway. I photograph your horse in natural light to show off their unique personality, as well as any markings.

Equine Sales & Promotion

What are your promotion and sales images telling people?

Whether you sell horses for a living or have a family horse you just want to end up in the most suitable home possible, I can help you show their best side. Their build, personality and diversity are what you want to be up front and clear on their sales ad, and photos of them strutting their stuff is one of the best ways to do that.

People tend to make a judgement based on your horse within a few seconds. Do your photos reflect your professionalism, confidence, and trustworthiness? Or do they show that you are hurried, cheap, and possibly inexperienced? Or worse, do they not show the horse in the best light possible, making it look disproportional or sickly?

By investing a small amount towards professional portraits designed to make your horse shine you are leaving the best possible impression on those considering your horse.

These sessions are designed to promote your horse for sales, breeding, publications, and printed material. Stand out from the crowd with professional photographs of your horse.

Packages include:

  • Custom session to your horse.
  • Breed specific conformation shots.
  • Location of your choice.
  • Online gallery.
  • Removal of lead ropes or background distractions.
  • High Resolution Images

Packages

Sales Photos

◦ 30 minute session ◦ Conformation and Under Saddle Only 

$175

Mares & Foals 

◦ 1 hour session ◦ Conformation
◦ Headshots
◦ At Liberty
◦ Under Saddle 

$325

The Stallions

◦ 1 hour session   ◦ Conformation
◦ Headshots
◦ At Liberty
◦ Under Saddle
◦ 2 Black Background Images

$425

Additional Horses

You may add additional horses to your session!
Each horse added will extend your session by 30 minutes.
Each additional horse is a flat $100.

RE-SHOOTS WILL BE CHARGED! IMAGES NON-TRANSFERABLE TO THE BUYER! Images are intended for one-time use promoting the sales of a horse. The eventual Buyer may contact us and purchase the images from us for their use

All prices are subject to change without notice.

Taxes are not listed on packages, and will be added once an invoice is sent per TN STATE TAX.

F.A.Q

CAN YOU PROVIDE A HORSE FOR MY SESSION?

I actually get asked this question a lot, and while I used to, I do not anymore.

For liability and logistical purposes, I cannot provide horses for these sessions.

All horses must be owned by the client, leased by the client, or used with permission of the owner (ex. lesson barn or friend).

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK A SESSION?

The more time, the better! That way you’ll be sure to get the date & time you really want. Although, I do my best to accommodate immediate needs. 

HOW WILL I CHOOSE A LOCATION?

A lot of the time the location is where your horse lives. But my opinion on locations is: the more unique, the better. I’ll help in any way that I can to make your dream backdrop come true. 

WHEN IS PAYMENT DUE?

There’s a $100 non-refundable retainer due with your signed contract & liability waiver to reserve your session date. The remainder is due the day of the session. This can be broken into payments, with the remainder due day of session.

WHAT IF I WANT TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE MY SESSION?

The retainer reserves your date and time with me. For that reason, it’s non-refundable if you choose to cancel, and non-transferrable if you choose to reschedule.

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE WEATHER IS BAD?

A huge part of my job is keeping a close eye on the weather forecast for each session. If it’s looking like the weather won’t be in our favor, we’ll reschedule for the next available date. 

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR FOR MY SESSION?

I’ll send you an online planning guide that covers everything you’ll need to know about what to wear, how to get ready, what to expect from your session, etc. I do try to tell every client to be yourself! If you do not dress up and get fancy, wear makeup, you do not have to!

WHAT IF MY HORSE DOESN’T LIKE TO STAND STILL?

If you have a horse with high energy, you may want to work them a little extra before your session. It’s also a good idea for any horse to get a snack before their session so they can focus on us rather than worrying about when their food is coming (since most sessions are booked pretty close to feeding time). 

CAN I BRING MY DOG TO MY PHOTO SESSION?

Yes, as long as they’re allowed at your session location! Please bring only well behaved dogs.

CAN I BRING SOMEONE WITH ME?

Not only can you bring someone with you, I highly encourage it! They can help keep your horse calm and in a safe situation so you can focus on yourself. They can also help with getting those ears forward! This can be a family member, trainer, friend, spouse, etc.

CAN I USE MY PHOTOS FOR ADS AND SOCIAL MEDIA?

You’ll have full permission for printing, ads, and online personal use.

Credit to Clabough’s Entertainment & Photography is never required, but always greatly appreciated @CLABOUGHSENTERTAINMENT on Facebook.

DO YOU TRAVEL?

Yes! All photo sessions located outside of Sevierville, TN or 30 miles outside of Sevier County will be subjected to a traveling fee. I charge $1.25 a mile

WHEN WILL MY IMAGES BE READY?

Depending on your package, most galleries are ready in about 2-4 weeks. After they are finished I will upload them to an online gallery, you will receive an email with a link and passcode to your gallery.

WHAT DO I GET FOR “DIGITAL IMAGES”?

You will be able to download two image sizes in your personalized online gallery!

The high-resolution photos are suitable for printing, and the low-resolution photos are perfect for social media/online use!

CAN YOU EDIT THIS OUT?

Every photo is hand edited to ensure everything looks wonderful. I will edit out your blemishes, fly aways, and brighten your eyes & teeth. On Horses, I will edit out any knicks, scares or fly aways, some owners would like to keep certain scars, or blemishes that say this horse is who they are incase they are stolen or lost, if you want to keep certain blemishes or scars please do not hesitate to ask me. Occasionally I will edit a horse’s ears forward if I cannot get in in camera. I will also edit out extra lead ropes, or distracting background items. If you have multiple horses I can usually edit them together in a black background image.

Please understand that although I do my best to edit things as best as possible, however I cannot make a dirty horse look clean. The cleaner you get your horse the more he/she will shine in the picture!

Things I will not edit are editing people’s weight or changing a horse’s conformation for sale ads. I feel this is being dishonest and makes a person feel worse rather than better. Do not worry though, I will always pose you & your horse in the most flattering way possible!