Bespoke fine art photography Commission

Capture the Beauty and Soul of Your Horse

Photography + Encaustic commissions

Timeless Fine Art photography of your horse.

The relationship you have with your horse is so special, time goes by so fast and my goal is to create the most beautiful, timeless artwork of your horse you will ever own. Artwork which grows more valuable every time you view it displayed lovingly in your home.

If you value and cherish your time with your horse and would love to own a beautiful piece of artwork which captures your horses heart, soul and connection I invite you to book a consultation call with me, I’d love to find out all about your horse and talk you through commissioning me to create a truly unique artwork for your home.

Your Invitation

THE PROCESS

01 / PLAN

Plan: Including a welcome guide with helpful tips to help prepare for your shoot

Your journey begins with a simple enquiry. We'll delve into the unique personality of your horse and explore potential locations for the photoshoot.

Once you've secured your commission with a deposit, we'll embark on a collaborative planning phase. A detailed phone consultation will follow, where we'll delve deeper into your vision. We'll explore your horse's character, discuss your preferred aesthetic (e.g., dramatic, serene, playful), and pinpoint the emotions you wish to evoke in the final artwork.

Should you wish me to capture some natural, unposed behind the scenes photographs of you and your horse together showing that special connection you share, please just ask this is all part of the lovely experience which I’m happy to create for you.

Based on this insightful conversation, I'll create a comprehensive plan and a visual mood board, meticulously researching ideal locations, color palettes, and the overall artistic direction.

Your Vision, Our Collaboration:

Each commission is a unique and collaborative endeavor. Your input is invaluable throughout the entire process, ensuring that the final artwork truly reflects your love and admiration for your equine companion.

02 / CREATE

Create: A Day Dedicated to Your Horse & the connection you share - 2 hours photography

On the day of your commission, the focus is entirely on your horse. We'll create a relaxed and enjoyable experience, allowing your horse's unique personality to shine through. Should you wish me to capture some natural, unposed behind the scenes photographs of you and your horse together showing that special connection you share then please make sure you mention this while we plan your shoot as I’d be happy to include this during our time together.

Photography Options:

Encaustic Artwork Commissions: We'll capture your horse's spirit with a combination of dynamic liberty shots in a secure field and evocative environmental portraits within your yard.
Photography Commissions: Our journey will begin at the stable, where we'll create a series of classic, emotive portraits against a black background using professional lighting. We'll then venture out to a location of your choice – perhaps a beloved field or a place that holds special meaning for you and your horse – to capture their beauty in their natural environment.

03 / REVEAL

Reveal: Select your 16 x 20 inch handmade frame or encaustic artwork and 5 digital print ready digital files, included in the commission.

Following the photoshoot, I’ll carefully edit your photographs, ensuring each photograph captures the beauty and essence of your horse. This process typically takes two weeks.

I offer flexible viewing options, whether you prefer to view the photographs via a virtual appointment online or in the comfort of your own home. During this viewing, I'll guide you through the collection, helping you select your favourite photographs. You'll select your 16 inch print which will be mounted and framed in a handcrafted gallery frame and select 5 print ready digital photographs too which are all included in your commission booking. You’ll also have chance to purchase additional artwork too and take advantage of my special 10% discount for my commission clients. I have range of handmade, beautiful archival frames, albums, and wall art to choose from.

Throughout the creation of your artwork, I'll keep you updated providing regular updates via phone or email, including captivating videos and images that offer a glimpse into the creative process.

Collect: Your Bespoke Collection of Equine Art

Approximately 6-8 weeks later, your exquisite collection of equine art will be ready. Each bespoke piece is crafted to be cherished for a lifetime, its beauty and significance deepening with each passing year.

Your artworks will undergo meticulous quality checks before being carefully signed and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. We offer convenient delivery options, including direct delivery to your home. For added convenience, we can also arrange professional installation of your artworks by experienced craftsmen, ensuring they are displayed to perfection

05 / Exhibit

Exhibition: Your hore will be included in my celebrated annual Heart Horse exhibition at Kelsall Hill Equestrian centre Cheshire

Heart Horse project is an exhibition project which showcases speacial domestic horses, showing their beauty, heart and soul as well as give owners a chance to own a beautiful fine art portrait which will be forever treasured. To have your horse featured in my exhibiton there is an application process but when you commission me to create artwork of your horse you get an automatic invite to join my exhibtion at the end of the Equine season each year.

Bringing your special heart horse into the light to share with the world.

04 / COLLECT

Fine Art Equine Commission Priced at £699 Includes:

Welcome brochure and preparation guide to help you make the most of your commission.
2 hours photography in the UK centred around your horse in and around the yard, at liberty and or at a special location. As well as natural, unposed behind the scenes photography of you and your horse showing that special connection you share.

Invitation to view your collection of photographs in the comfort of your own home in person or during an online viewing via google meet.
16 inch fine art print mounted in a handcrafted 16inch x 20inch gallery frame and 5 print ready digital photographs.
10% discount off additional artwork, just incase you can’t bare to part with the rest of the photographs I have made for you.
Inclusion in my celeabrated annual Heart Horse Exhibition at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Center.

I love to meet new horses and travel to new places far and wide both internationally and across the UK. Please note there may be travel costs incurred depending on where you live in the world.

Esther’s work is exceptional. From the brilliant customer service to amazing images and beautifully presented & wrapped final pieces. The photo encaustic artwork she created for me takes things even further, a truly one-off original artwork, which I can’t stop looking at

— Anne Garrigan
What an absolutely amazing lady Esther is!! She was fabulous from start to finish! She is so dedicated to what she does and it shines in all her work. Her passion for photography is beautiful

— Abbey Beech

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Modern living room with a beige sofa, matching armchairs, accent pillows, and a round coffee table. The room features two gold table lamps, a large black-and-white photograph on a dark wall, and a potted plant.

Sophisticated living room with dark walls, Eames lounge chair, modern sofa, coffee table, and a large horse painting. Brass pendant light above, herringbone wood floor, and window with natural light.

Modern living room with dark walls, a black sofa, white pillows, a wooden coffee table with golden decor, two matching lamps, and a framed photo of horses.

Elegant living room with beige sofa, coffee table, floral arrangements, and horse artwork on paneled wall; large window with light streaming in.

Elegant living room with dark modern decor, featuring a black sofa, white pillows, gold lamps, a wooden coffee table with golden accents, and horse artwork on a black textured wall.

Elegant black dining room with ornate chandelier, black table and chairs, floral centerpiece, horse artwork, and wall sconces.

Cozy room interior with green walls, large window, and a horse portrait. Features a mid-century modern chair, wooden shelves with plants, and a black lamp on a desk.

Stylish living room with a brown leather tufted sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a hanging plant. A large framed picture of a horse adorns the wall, and a window provides natural light.

Modern living room with large windows, light-colored sofa, decorative pillows, armchair, coffee table with flowers, potted plant, framed artwork on wall, and floor lamp. Bright and airy design.

black and white picture-horse portrait photography

FAQ

My most popular locations where I am commissioned regularly to photograph clients’ horses are Lancashire, Manchester, Cheshire and Yorkshire which is near my studio in the North West Pennines, however, I am happy to travel to other areas of the UK
I do have availability for a limited number of international commissions, it is recommended that you book at least 3 - 6 months in advance for international commissions to ensure my availability.
Over the last 15 years, I have worked with many horses. All with big personalities, quirks and charms! I love photographing all horses and have lots of patience and I have developed some tricks and tools when working with horses so there’s no need to worry!
Our British weather is very unpredictable, I always do a weather check a few days before the commission, if it’s forecast to be wet and muddy then I always recommend that with reschedule the photography commission. If we suddenly have a sudden downpour on the morning of the commission and it looks like it’s here to stay then I always ask my clients to message me to let me know before I set off, and we will reschedule to a sunnier day.
I often get clients worried that their yard is not pretty enough, not large enough and not right for a fine art photography commission. Please do not worry, we will have lots of planning conversations, you don’t need large green spaces on your yard to make your photographs beautiful, I have never been to a yard which I am not able to create beautiful photographs. You also have the option to travel with your horse to a special location too if you prefer.
Whilst my priority is to create beautiful printed artwork for my clients that they will love for a lifetime, all artworks, albums and prints which are purchased come with digital copies of the photographs.