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Why I’m glad I hired a pet photographer for my own photos
Atlanta dog photographer Courtney Bryson spent years putting off photos with her horse Ginger — waiting until she lost 20 pounds, waiting until the timing was right. Here's what changed her mind, and why she's so glad she didn't wait any longer.
How to Prepare Your Horse for Their Equine Photo Session
Everything you need to do before your horse's photo session — from groundwork prep to tack choices to the treat strategy that keeps ears up and attention forward. Atlanta, Georgia equine photographer Courtney Bryson's complete guide.
What to Wear for Your Equine Photo Session
Choosing what to wear for your equine photo session involves considerations you won't find in any general photography guide. Georgia equine photographer Courtney Bryson shares what works — both in and out of the saddle.
Inside a Multi-Species Session: A Horse, Two Dogs, and Figuring Out What Works
Emi wanted everyone together for her 40th birthday session — her horse Romeo, her 13-year-old Pug Henry, and her Jack Russell mix Gomez. Here's how a multi-species session actually comes together.
The Precautions I Take as an Equine Photographer During the Current EHV-1 Outbreak
Learn how I protect your horse’s health with strict equine photography biosecurity practices during the EHV-1 outbreak, from sanitation protocols to no multi-barn days.
Supporting Our Horse Community: The Athens Area Horse Community 2025 Calendar
A look back at photographing the AAHC 2025 Calendar — 12 horses, 12 families, and what it felt like to spend a season making art in service of the Athens horse community.
Top 10 Photos of 2023
A look back at 10 favorite images from 2023 — a year that included a total hysterectomy, Emerge dog photography challenges, glitter horses, and wildflowers I'd never seen in ten years of photographing the same park.