Contest Results, Good News!

The results from the 2007 Spring Equine Ideal Contest have been released. 4 out of my 5 top ten images placed, which is SO amazing and nearly unbelievable.

I feel very blessed, especially since this was an international contest and I almost beat one of my mentors! ;)

Here are the images that placed:

Black & White - 2nd Place
Jill and her Icelandic



Head Studies - 3rd Place (Just shy of Scott Trees!)
QH stud colt from last year's retreat



Horses & Humans - 5th Place
Darling Ariana and her pony Bandit



Details - 6th Place
My mare's eye and my gelding's silhouette



Can't wait for the next contest - I want a blue ribbon! ;)

Colorful Mare & Foal Shoot

I was lucky enough to be called out to shoot a beautiful Mustang mare and her Mustang/Percheron cross filly, who is nearly a carbon copy of her mother.

Getting up early is never easy for the parties involved, but it's so worth it for the nice warm morning light.

Here are some of my favorite shots:

Wendy & Mike's Wedding

I was both excited and apprehensive when Wendy asked me to shoot her wedding. After all, I don't do weddings -- I'm an equine photographer -- this would be my first. But she promised it was just a intimate gathering at lovely Spassi in front of Pinnacle Peak, so I said yes.

Everyone had a great time and I'm really glad she chose me. Overall, I'm very pleased with how the photos turned out, considering I really had no idea how to "properly" shoot a wedding. There weren't bridesmaids or groomsmen, so no traditional shots. We decided to have fun with it.

Here are a few of my favorites -- tried to narrow it down, but it sure was hard! Didn't she look beautiful & doesn't he look so in love? :)

Exciting News!

Five Top 10 Images in the Equine Ideal Photo Contest!
(one image each in 5 different categories)



Cast Your Vote for the People's Choice!

The Equine Photo Contest is now open for People's Choice voting. Come see all the top ten photos from each class as selected by the presiding judging panel and vote for your favorite amateur image and your favorite professional image.

The photo with the most votes in each division will win a $100 Gift Certificate to Fine Print Imaging.

Click on the link to vote and enjoy the pictures!
http://www.equinephotocontest.com/peopleschoice.asp

Peoples' Choice Voting: April 1-10, 2007

If you don't see the confirmation email, check your bulk mail or spam filter. Due to the volume of votes cast, they cannot help you troubleshoot your email account.

2007 winners will be announced on April 25. View results from previous contests here.

About the Equine Ideal Contest
Professional and amateur photographers seeking to capture the ideal image of the horse. Images are judged by professional equine photographers based on: impact, equipment expertise, technical/artistic expertise, light and color, subject matter, creativity and suitability.

As the contest sponsor, the Equine Photographers' Network is awarding ribbons to first through sixth places and prizes to the top three placing photos in each of the seven categories and a Best of Show award in both the Professional and Amateur divisions.