enviromental portrait

This image is an important personal capture for me yet  I find it totally unnecessary to share the story that provoked the composition.  The difference between a snapshot  and a photograph is the ability of the capture to inspire the viewer without explaining. I do believe in a dialogue about art and  invite you to tell me what you see.

It was a beautiful fall day last year and I was driving around  with my assistant. We were in search of backdrops for an upcoming shoot that showed off the colors of foliage but didn’t say country. It was a fun day driving down dirt roads and discovering the treasures of my little enclave of suburbia. I was just shooting the gorgeous landscapes when low and behold we stumbled on a full fledged equestrian show taking place on a sprawling piece of property. The only structure was a ramshackle barn, otherwise you would’ve thought you were at the “Bridgehampton Classic”.  Valet parking, gourmet food vendors and beautiful little girls all primped and ready for thier competitive event. I actually knew a few of the families and asked if they minded if I took some portraits. I didn’t have time to coax the horses with treats to get thier ears at attention so I opted to crop and focus on the humans. Horses are my favorite animals as I feel they have sensitive souls and this beautiful creature was no exception.  I chose to make it sepia tone as I wanted you to focus on both thier faces and not on the fall colors that surrounded them. You can see  in her eyes the pride and love she has for her rider. I am just honored she trusted my lens as I was shooting.