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5 Reasons to Book your Equestrian Portrait Session

Posted on February 22, 2023 @ 4:55 PM in Fine Art Black Background, Horse + Rider, Session Info
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You've been thinking about a portrait session with your horse for a while now. Maybe even years. For some reason, there is always a justification for putting it off until "next time." I get it, life happens, things come up, and priorities shift, but I...

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Emil Du Coeur D’Or Z | Equine Fine Art Portraits | Bluegate Farm, Dousman, WI

Posted on February 1, 2023 @ 9:27 AM in Fine Art Black Background
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Emil Du Coeur D’Or Z or “Bogo” as he is affectionately called is a stunning Zangersheide warmblood imported from Europe where he was competing with Bluegate Farm's own Denise Wilson. He completely understood the assignment during our portrait session and was posing like he'd been...

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Miranda + Prince | Willow Run Stables in Mequon, WI

Posted on October 15, 2020 @ 9:36 AM in Horse + Rider
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Over the summer I headed over to Willow Run stables in Mequon, WI to photograph Miranda and her new horse Prince. Miranda had recently outgrown DRF DeeDee, her beautiful Connemara pony who she competed in Hunters with. Prince is a talented bay gelding who came...

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About Jessica Darby Photo

Jessica Darby is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin based, travelling equestrian & adventure photographer.

There is nothing like the partnership between a horse and their person. I am honoured to capture the badass you are, and the brilliance of your beloved once-ina-lifetime horse who has helped shape you.

The custom, heirloom art we create together will serve as a daily reminder of the inseparable connection and journey you and your cherished horse share.

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Not quite ready to schedule a consultation? We'd still love to hear from you!

    Travel

    Jessica Darby Photography frequently travels around the Midwest and to Kentucky. The locations below are planned travel.

    If you are in the regions below and are interested in booking a session, please fill out the form above for a consultation.

    • Northern California
    • Pacific Northwest
    • Salt Lake City, UT

    Additional states can often be added. Please get in touch if you would like to see your location listed!

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    We are not interested in the possibilities of defe We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. They do not exist.

- Queen Victoria

We made it through winter! SPRING IS OFFICIALLY HERE! We can look forward to more forest portraits. They're a total vibe and I love them so much.

May and June are filling up FAST for sessions so reach out to reverse yours now. 
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    Icelandic Pony in the South of Iceland. Who doesn' Icelandic Pony in the South of Iceland. Who doesn't love a cute, fuzzy chestnut pony?

Need travel photography in your life, too? Head on over to @jessdarbytravel  to follow along.
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    🇮🇪 Happy Saint Patrick's Day featuring Georg 🇮🇪 Happy Saint Patrick's Day featuring George the Connemara! 🍀

Fun Fact: Connemaras are the only native breed of Pony in Ireland! 

George is owned by Rebecca G. and is doted on by her daughter out at MM Equestrian at BlueGate Farm in Dousman, WI.

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    I know we're all annoyed about 3rd winter BUT the I know we're all annoyed about 3rd winter BUT the silver lining is that there is another opportunity for SNOW DAY SESSIONS in the next few days!

Here's how it works:
You'll book your portrait session and we'll have our planning consultation ASAP to go over all the details of your session, including outfits and styling you and your horse, location, posing, and displaying wall art in your home. When you've got your outfit together you'll be placed on our waitlist.

On the next snow day, I'll reach out to connect the day of (or the day before if the forecast looks predictable) and we'll meet at your location for your perfect snow day session. This DOES require flexibility to be able to take advantage of the beautiful fresh snow (and maybe snowfall if mother nature cooperates)!

What happens if the date just doesn't work for you or we don't get snow? Your session fee will be able to be put towards a session during the next 12 months from the date you booked it - so you can take advantage of a portrait session any time throughout the year - even next winter.

What you get:
* 45-minute, on-location portrait session (normally 30 minutes)
* Personal planning consultation
* Private image reveal
 *Custom wall design session

Investment: $690 with a $500 art credit to be used on wall art, albums, and table prints at your reveal.

I am waiving my 2-session minimum just for Snow Day Sessions so reach out to reserve your session while you can!
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    Happy International Women's day! Never forget how Happy International Women's day! Never forget how fucking amazing you are.

They won’t tell you fairytales of how girls can be dangerous and still win. They will only tell you stories where girls are sweet and kind and reject all sin. I guess to them it’s a terrifying thought, a red riding hood who knew exactly what she was doing when she invited the wild in.

- Nikita Gill
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    Foaling season is underway! This is one of my fav Foaling season is underway!

This is one of my favourite times of the year because there is nothing better than spritely newborn foals and their little, high-pitched whinnies.

The cutie pictured here is Levito NHF (Van Gogh x Magistral) bred by Norwegian Hill Farm. He is a 2016 KWPN Dutch Warmblood who is now living life in the Jumper lane.
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    Golden hour lighting up the buildings in Porto, Po Golden hour lighting up the buildings in Porto, Portugal.
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    Not your traditional 'animal' but I quite like pig Not your traditional 'animal' but I quite like pigeons despite what most people think. This little fella was at Jardin du Palais-Royal in Paris, France.
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    A side street just off the Río Duero in Porto, Po A side street just off the Río Duero in Porto, Portugal.
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