North Texas Equine Photography Workshop

Next Workshop:
TBD- I am taking a break from workshops, but will be co-hosting Equestrian Themed Styled Shoots. Visit TLC GOT STYLE Facebook Page

I am also giving one on one Mentorships

$150 off to returning attendees!

This three-day workshop will be held in the North Texas Horse Country.  The location will be based in North Texas in the middle of horse country.  There will be an optional meet & greet the night before the workshop.

Our home base will be at Wildwood Ranch in Whitesboro Texas. Most sessions will be here, but there will be a few off site.
Classroom work will also be at this location.
Lodging will be available on a 1st come 1st serve. Must pay additional retainer to hold your room. Please see lodging for more info.

Tentative Schedule
Thursday
6:00pm Dinner Meetup

Friday
Sunrise to 9:30am- Photo session - TBD
10-1:30pm Break/Lunch
1:30-4pm Classroom work
4:30 pm-7:30 pm Tentative Photo Session Gypsy Horses
Saturday
Sunrise to 10am -Tentative Reining Horses
11am-12:30pm -Break/lunch
1pm to 4pm- Classroom work / group editing
4:30pm to Sunset - photo Session
Dinner at the ranch
Sunday
Sunrise -9am- Photo Session
10:00am Workshop Ends


This is a tentative schedule. Due to unpredictable weather and with the horse business all shoots are subject to change. Dates will not change due to weather. Springtime weather can be unpredictable. Storms and rain can happen. I do have backup locations to do studio type shoots in a covered arena, or we will switch up our photo time/ with classroom time if needed.
If you are flying in and staying at the Ranch, we will make every attempt to do a airport/pickup for find a ride/car rental share for you.
All attendee that pay the retainer will be invited to a private Facebook Group where we can communicate with each other.

Photo sessions may include horse with human models, horse and rider, mares and foals, liberty, headshots and conformation. Most sessions will be with natural light, but you are welcome to bring your own lighting equipment.  We will have a good variety of humans and horses together and horse only sessions. I hope to provide subjects that attendees want to photograph and those that are usable for stock images and building your portfolio.  During the 1st photo session, I will give demos, explaining my settings, my workflow and other details. Through out the remaining part of the workshop, I will not explain as much as I want you to be able to leave the workshop with confidence to do your own photoshoot. I or one of my assistants will be right there for questions and help.

Location & Lodging: Most of the photoshoots will be near Whitesboro, TX and nearby. Our home base & classroom work will be at Wildwood Ranch. I have rented the location for the workshop and will handle room assignments. I highly recommend lodging here and booking early to guarantee your space as space is limited to 3 private rooms and one shared hostel like room. Lodging info for Wildwood Ranch will be sent to everyone after workshop retainer has been sent. I can send alternative lodging if needed as well. There are other home rentals nearby if you are interested in sharing with other attendees. Recommended airports are DFW and Dallas Love Field. They are both approximately 90-120 minutes from the Ranch depending on traffic. Wifi and cell service is weak at the ranch, so please prepare for that. With the majority of the former attendees being women, I ask that only women stay overnight at the ranch for everyone’s comfort.

Photography Experience: There will not be any basic camera instruction at this workshop, so a good working knowledge of your camera is recommended.  Recommended settings will be suggested throughout the workshop as well as other instruction. If you can shoot in Manual, Aperture or Shutter Priority and know to change white balance and ISO you should be fine.  If you feel you need a basic camera operations you can take the class or private lesson.   Each attendee will receive a questionnaire when their retainer is received.  It will ask several questions about your camera knowledge, camera model and photography experience.  This will help me understand what areas you may need help in.  It will ask what subjects you would like to cover and any special request.  Both my assistants are expereince photographers, one is a Canon user and one is a Nikon user and are available for camera operation questions.

Model Releases.  You will be able to use the images for self-promotion, portfolio, fine art, media and journalism.  To make a variety for repeat attendees, I try to use different models, locations and horses each year. There are a few I use regularly, but very seldom back to back years if I know there are returning attendees. Images may not be released to stock, commercial or 3rd party without permission from Terri Cage Photography.

Details: A more complete schedule will come out as we come closer to the event.  Usually a week before the workshop.  Due to the nature of the horse business, current world events and weather unpredictability, schedule changes, subject matter and location changes maybe necessary.

Workshop will be limited to 8-14 photographers. I base the attendance cut off on the amount of less experienced photographers that signup.  
Auditing: For those who just want to watch and learn there are 5 additional auditor spots. Those auditing may not use any equipment during the workshop, but may take notes. Cell phone photos are ok, but no video or recording of workshop allowed.

Workshop fee $1350 for the workshop.  Discount for repeat attendees! It will cover instruction for the day, models, my assistants (minus tips) and most meals. Also includes an invite to our private Facebook group where you can ask questions and get advice year round from me and other members of the group. 
If you prefer to audit the class, there is a $349 flat fee.    No cameras allowed for those auditing, just watching and learning. May attend classroom work to take notes. Ranch room only available to full attendees unless there is an opening.
A contract agreement/waiver/release is required to attend the workshop. No refunds on payments received. Workshop may be postponed due to world events, but not canceled. Highly recommend trip insurance I used Allianz Travel Insurance.

What is NOT included: Meals, lodging, airfare, other activities, transportation to and from airport*, tips for assistants. Those staying at the ranch will have most meals provided.
*possible arrangements for DFW pickup/drop off might be available.

What you need to bring: DSLR or mirrorless Camera, Lenses, I recommend a 70-200 and a wide angle.  Laptop with post processing software- Photoshop and Lightroom preferred.  Make sure your Photoshop and Lightroom is the Classic and not cloud base. A more detailed list will be sent to attendees closer to the date of the event. 

You must pay a non-refundable retainer of $299 to hold your spot.  Balance must be paid by XXXX
Payment plan of four or more payments can be arranged. Returning attendees ask about a discounted fee. No refunds on any payment made, but if you cannot make the workshop, I will credit in the form of one on one mentor sessions. I highly recommend travel insurance. I used Allianz Travel Insurance.

Other activities: In previous workshops, spouses have traveled and have needed some fun things to do. Wildwood Ranch has some hiking trails, a pool and pond. Great place to relax. Texoma Lake is nearby.

Images taken by workshop attendees