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Behind the Scenes

Even when I have only the tiniest amount of time – lying in the hammock for a moment never fails to give me the energy boost I need to continue my day. If you need an energy boost too (and don’t have a hammock), step outside or at least look out the window, take a deep breath and smile. :) Have a lovely day, friends!
When you feel feverish and stuffy you snuggle up with a hot beverage and catch a class on @creativelive to make the most of your day anyway! Hope your Sunday is lovely! 😻
Photographing foals today ❤️
Laundry day with my little Keeper of Hangers. ❤️

MOST RECENT SESSIONS

This is the real me. Unshowered, no make-up, no bra. I walk through life happy and with confidence but as soon as you point a camera at me I become strangely aware of the little flaws I have gotten so good at ignoring. Like my thin hair or the blemishes on my skin or the shape of my nose or that one cheek is more round than the other. What if I look too goofy or tired or stern? Then I pause, let it all go, feel the wind in my hair and flood my heart with happiness because “A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts it will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” ― Roald Dahl Long story short: Focus on the happy stuff today and allow yourself to feel beautiful! 😊♥️ Photo Credit: (my husband) Neil Armstrong
Today I just have to show you the fluffiest, most adorable little puppy I met at the Fresno County Horse Park. She was jumping all over the place with so much excitement and joy, pausing only for the 1/2000 of a second (!) I needed to capture her adorable little face. 😊♥️ Cresslyn
When I woke up Saturday morning I didn’t expect anything particularly interesting to happen that day. I woke up to my cat sitting on my chest, meowing at me, dragged myself out of bed and made coffee not knowing that within the hour I would be on my way. Sitting in my comfy chair, sipping coffee, I thought about horses. They fascinate me, ground me and I love photographing them. So I took my phone and started browsing horse events in the area. Maybe I would find something to watch and even take a photo or two. And there it was. A driving competition at the Fresno County Horse Park. I had no idea what a driving competition would actually look like but it didn’t matter – to me it meant horses, my camera and fresh air. And it started in one hour. I threw on clothes, grabbed my camera and made my way to Fresno – just in time for the event to begin. The event had a very laid back vibe, people were incredibly friendly and I got pictures I can not wait to share with you! But best of all, I met one of the warmest, most welcoming women I have ever met, driving her beautiful Haflinger mare Margo. To me this photo of Margo’s feet hitting the ground slows down time and makes me feel like I am there again. Makes me hear the subtle noise of horse and carriage, makes me feel the vibration of them driving by. Completely in their element. I didn’t expect anything particularly interesting to happen that day. But I looked for it anyway. And it was so worth it. ♥️
There is nothing better than spending time outside with horses. They have this magical ability to pull you back into the here and now, no matter how busy your mind usually is. I can’t wait to share a handful more pictures from this evening with you soon! ♥️ Sophia