Thinking about booking a black background equine photoshoot? These sessions are such a lovely way to capture your horse's character in timeless, elegant portraits. But you have no clue how to prepare - do you need to plait, polish, or panic? (spoiler: absolutely not!)
Truth is, getting your horse ready doesn't need to be stressful. With just a few simple steps, you can make sure they look and feel their best, while keeping the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. Here are my five easy, tried and tested tips to help your horse shine in their black background portraits.
Grooming your horse for a black background photoshoot.
Start with removing any stains, then a good grooming session to get the coat glowing. A quick spritz of coat shine and buff with a soft brush or mitt when dry will really bring out the shine. Sadly guys, if you own a grey, coloured or light coloured horse, its bath time! Just make sure you leave enough drying time!
Preparing the mane and tail for equine portraits.
Plaited or left natural - it's up to you! The important part is keeping it tidy. A neat mane and a well - brushed tail frame your horse beautifully and make portraits feel polished.
Top tip - whether you are going for the plaited or natural look, plaiting wax will stick down all those little fly away hairs and still keep a natural look.
Finishing touches that make photos stand out.
The small details really do show up in photos. A touch of hoof oil, a quick wipe of the muzzle and eyes, and even a little shine to highlight the face all help your horse's features stand out.
Using treats, toys and helpers during the photoshoot.
Want those perfect ears forward moments? Treats, toys, or even a rustly packet can work wonders. It is also invaluable to have a second person on hand - someone to hold your horse, keep them settled, or distract them at just the right time!
Staying relaxed for the best black background equine photoshoot.
This one is for you both. Horses pick up on our energy, so if you are relaxed and enjoying yourself, your horse is more likely to do the same. Remember - its not about perfection. The session is about celebrating your horse as they are!
Why book a black background equine photoshoot.
A black background photoshoot is a lovely way to capture your horse's character in a timeless, elegant portraits. With a bit of grooming, a few finishing touches, and a relaxed approach, you'll get stunning images you'll treasure for years to come.
If you'd love to create your own set of black background images, why not get in touch and book a session? Your horse already looks wonderful - let's capture that beauty forever.
