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Below you will find some tips and/or links on taking better
equine photos.

New York Institute of Photography
Stallion
Promotion
Equine Photography
Taking a Conformation Picture of
Your Horse
How to Photograph your Horse
Beginner's
Guide to Photo Shows for Model Horses
New York Institute of Photography
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Part One - focuses on
Eadweard Muybridge and his famous photo sequence, "Galloping
Horse." His work acted as the precursor to the movies and
inspired people across Europe and the United States to begin
photographing animals. This first installment will also get
you on your way to photographing those sometimes
unpredictable, always lovable animals. For novice horse
photographers, discover how to interact with the horses.
They each have different temperaments, and it's important to
learn the personality of your horse.
Lighting is one of the most important aspects to
consider when photographing animals. For horses, in the
early morning or late afternoon, according to NYI, is when
the bright sun won't cast unflattering shadows over the
subject. Is your subject most comfortable inside or out?
It's best to keep your model in their comfortable
environment.
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Part Two - you'll get
helpful tips and insight into capturing beautiful steeds
racing past the clock and towards the finish line. Racing is
entrenched in a rich tradition, and photography is a large
part of it. There are several techniques you can use to get
great racing photos. At a racetrack, a photo finish can be
as important as the horse that crosses the ribbon. Try to
get as close to the leading horse as possible and take a lot
of photos to insure that you have captured the action.
Panning with your camera as the horses
move toward the finish line is another technique you can
try.
NYI will also show
you how to take pictures suitable for a glossy equine
magazine or for a portrait-sized frame. Learn from
which angle to capture the horses. What are the standard
shots and the inventive angles? How much of the horse should
you get in the frame? And how many horses should you
capture? Which ones do you exclude? NYI's series on Equine
Photography will
answer all these questions and more!
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Part Three - jump into the
pen to learn the art of photographing those rowdy rodeos.
Pay attention to where the steer is headed, but more
importantly watch out for any visual distractions and get
ready to capture the mayhem. Use a large aperture and a fast
shutter speed to throw the background out of focus and draw
more attention to the action.
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Stallion Promotion
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Equine Photography
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Taking a Conformation Picture of Your Horse
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How to Photograph your Horse
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Beginner's Guide to Photo
Shows for Model Horses
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This brief guide will give you a overview of the basic
requirements for a successful show entry. It will cover tips
for taking good pictures, how to get those pictures ready
for a show, and how to make sure that your pictures find
their way safely to the show and back home
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