Real Dilemmas Equine Photography Workshop

and Styled Shoot

April 11-13, 2025

Tired of equine photography workshops that are more about getting pretty images with models and great locations? Those are great for portfolio building, but what about real life? How do you turn those less than desirable locations, first time models and unruly horses into fabulous images?

Join Terri Cage Photography for a day of learning and dealing with real dilemmas while photographing horses and equestrians.

Learn how to pick good locations at regular barns.

Learn to photograph subjects who have never modeled.

What about horses that won’t be still or won’t put ears forward? We will deal with those too.

Agenda

Day 1- FRiday PM, April 11, 2025

  • Learning focal lengths and subject distance.

  • Q&A, covering:

    • How to deal with complicated clients and situations

    • Marketing and getting leads

In-person or stay at your hotel and join via Zoom.

Day 2- Saturday AM, APril 12, 2025

  • Sunrise Equine & Equestrian Sessions.

    • Using morning light to get dreamy backgrounds, utilizing focal lengths and subject distance.

    • If time allows, we will do some conformation/sale photos. Learn angles, leg placement and head carriage.

  • Lunch, plus more Q&A.

Day 2- Saturday PM, APril 12, 2025

  • Take a few hours to rest, explore or edit some photos.

  • Later in the day, we will do a Horse and Rider session.

    • Some portraits with equestrian attire, some under saddle. Learn correct timing and what works for me to get the correct leg action.

    • If location permits, sunset silhouettes.

Day 3- Sunday AM, APril 13, 2025

  • Optional Styled Session

    • A mix of experienced and beginner models where you can test what you have learned.

    • Don’t worry, I will be close by to help and give suggestions. I want you to to leave this workshop with confidence to do this on your own.

Later Date TBD

Day 3- Sunday PM, APril 13, 2025

  • Zoom meetup to review images and give editing tips with Lightroom and Photoshop. This is included in your workshop fee.

  • Optional mentor sessions for 1-3 people covering your selected subject

What is Included

  • Friday Q&A

  • 2 Sessions on Saturday

  • Lunch on Saturday

  • Private Facebook group to meet others attending (hotel/rideshare)

  • Zoom meetup review and editing

  • Unlimited questions

  • Water and snacks

What is not included

  • Transportation to events

  • Lodging (will give suggestions soon)

  • Meals (except lunch Saturday)

  • Travel Insurance (I use Allianz)

  • Add-on styled shoot and mentor sessions (see option for add-on at additional cost below)

Workshop Cost

  • Regular workshop: $775

  • Add-on styled shoot: $125 ($150 for non workshop attendees)

  • Sunday Mentor Sessions:

    • Add 1-hour mentor session: 1 person - $185 / 2 persons - $150 each / 3 persons - $120 each

    • Add one 2-hour mentor session: 1 person - $355 / 2 persons - $275 each/ 3 persons - $200 each

      Contact Terri for Mentor Session Scheduling or any questions.

Attendees skill level:
Should have a working knowledge of camera basics and exposure triangle. Should be able to shoot on manual or aperture priority. I will give setting suggestions, but you will need to know how to change them. If you need these basic skills, please take this class.
Equipment recommended:
Mirrorless or DSLR Camera
70-200mm or 135mm Lens - can rent from Lens Rental or other rental if do not have.
Activity level.
Some walking on unlevel ground and standing for several hours. Maybe some small uphill walking.