Worth a Thousand Words

You've heard the phrase "a picture is worth a thousand words", right? It is so true! How many times do you look at a photograph of a loved one or a special place and have strong emotions and memories? That's what photographs do - they capture a tiny little moment in time, that might otherwise be forgotten, and bring that moment and those feelings back to us over and over. They have the power to keep people connected when miles apart. They bring out feelings that sometimes "being there" or a moving video just can't invoke. A mere photograph is a powerful thing.

This group of photographs is from my recent visits to Blake-Cliff Stables for their trail ride and Startown Stables' stock sale. I consider myself to be a "lifestyle" portrait photographer. I prefer to catch people being themselves, doing what they do. I'm really not into stiff, formal posing. I like to just sit back and "catch" little moments of who people really are and capture it on film. These photos are all little snippets of what went on these days. When I'd just turn my head and catch a moment that made your heart go "aaawww, how sweet!". That's how I feel about each one of these photos.

I've been doing horse photography for several months now, and I have to say that I just LOVE it! The horses are so beautiful. I love the surroundings, the pastures and barns and white fencing... I love the sound of the horses calling to each other, the sound of their hooves, their sweetness, and their spirit. I love horse people. They have all made me feel so welcome. They are gracious and patient. I feel so blessed to have been given this opportunity.

Alot of the "humans" you see here are of the Iriarte clan. I just adore them. Every moment I spend with them is just a delight. Such a warm loving family. Every time I'm around them they teach me something new. Did I say how much I adore them??

Blake-Cliff Stables has the most fantastic views! It's like sitting on top of a mountain. It's a photographer's dream. I have taken so many beautiful photos there.

I'm so excited to be going to my first Paso Fino horse show (well, for that matter, any horse show) in a couple of weeks! All new photo opportunities and challenges. New things to learn and I'm sure, many, many more snippets like these. I can't wait to share them with you!