hay there equestrian

I heard you want some kickass photos with your horse so it’s a good thing you are here because I am slightly obsessed with creating just that for my clients. As a certified horse girl you can trust that I will make sure you and your horse look the absolute best in front of my camera and that your bond is highlighted in timeless, bold imagery.

A woman in a long brown dress and cowboy hat gently touching noses with a white horse in a grassy field during sunset.

“Tisha was easy to work with, took creative shots and had lots of patience with my very impatient horse. I’ve used other equine photographers in the past but I loved how my photos turned out and would use Tish again in a heartbeat over anyone else.”

A man and woman standing in a grassy field with two horses and two dogs, with trees and a sunset background.

All-Inclusive Packages

Every package includes a variety of hand-selected images that are fully retouched and delivered to you in a private gallery for you to share online alongside a limited a print release and select packages include print credit to turn your favorites into works of art for your home.

A woman in a white dress kneeling with a large black horse against a black background.

Personalized Experience

Your portrait session will be uniquely tailored around your story. I will take your vision, personal style, location choice, and written words about your horse to curate a gallery of images that perfectly highlight the bond you share with your horse.

A woman in a black dress riding a white horse on a beach during dusk with a view of the moon.

Professional Print Products

As much as I love seeing you flaunt your images on social media, where they really shine is in print. Whether it is a canvas on your wall or an album on your coffee table, I promise the highest quality products through the labs I am partnered with.

What to Expect with Me as Your Photographer…

I’m invested in the story of you and your horse. Being a lifetime equestrian myself, I care about all the things that make the connection between you and your horse one of a kind and love getting to make works of art out of that obsession.

After we get your session on the books you will get a planning guide by email to help you prepare for your session so it’s everything you dream of. I will also send out a little questionnaire for you to fill out that will help me get to know you and your horse better and get a vision for what we will be creating together.
As the session gets closer I will check in with you to make sure planning on your end is going smoothly and we will finalize any last minute details like the location of your session and our start time. I am always available for questions that may arise — even to answer those dressing room emergencies while shopping for the perfect outfit to wear for your session. The week before your session you will get a reminder in your inbox about the session and then on the night before or the morning of your session you will get a text reminder from me to confirm time, meeting place, and address any weather concerns if needed.
During your shoot I will guide you through posing and interacting with your horse so that both of you look natural and comfortable at all times. In the questionnaire you receive before your session you can note what types of posing you do and don’t like so we have a baseline to go off of but I like to let the session flow naturally to get the best photos for you. In that same regard, I do not like to work in a rushed environment so I do schedule some wiggle room into the session time to allow for antsy horses, outfit changes, etc. that doesn’t take away from the actual session time. I like my clients to be really comfortable all throughout the session so if having a friend and hype-man there (other than me hyping you up) would make you feel better — invite that bestie! Bonus points if this friend doesn’t mind holding your horse and doing some grooming to help keep you clean between shots.
After your session, I go to work obsessing over every detail so that the gallery you receive is everything you dreamed of. Every image you get back is hand-edited with care and because of that the editing process takes up to 5 weeks. I edit sessions in order of when they are photographed and because my work suffers if I jump around between sessions, I only edit one session at a time so I don’t typically give sneak peeks until I have started editing your session. Once your gallery is perfected and ready to share you will receive an email with the link to your online gallery along with download instructions and your print release. Your release allows for you to share digitally however you wish as well as print on your own up to 11×14 size. Larger prints, wall art, and albums can be ordered through your gallery or directly from me or you may purchase a full print release of your images if you desire to print on your own. Ordering prints through me and the professional print labs that I am partnered with guarantees you the best quality to display in your home.

Be warned, I may curse with excitement when you are your pony are killing it for the camera!

A woman with long hair wearing a black outfit leaning on a horse at a stable or outdoor area, black and white photo.

“Tisha came with a huge smile and was so positive when I was a little stressed. She made me feel completely comfortable and my husband even volunteered for pictures I never thought I would get. It was perfect. We already are looking forward to our next session with her.”

Session Packages

all sessions include…

a digital planning guide designed to help you get camera ready
personalized session styling upon request
access to the ever growing client closet including clothing + props
fine art background portraits of your horse solo upon request
all your images fully retouched + delivered to you in a private online viewing gallery
access to my hand selected professional print lab partners for turning your favorites into works of art
a social media + limited print release for you to share your images how you wish after the session with option to purchase full-res print release
my 15+ years of experience behind the camera as a professional photographer ensuring you + your equine companion looks amazing

A girl in cowboy boots and a cowboy hat standing next to a brown horse with a white face, outdoors in a grassy field with trees and sunlight in the background.

The Oats

$700

this package is ideal for those needing something short and sweet with 1-2 horses.

up to 1 hour 1 location
40+ images delivered
$50 in print credit

A man and woman with two horses on a rural road at sunset.

The Carrots

$1,250

This session is ideal for those wishing to work with up to 3 horses

up to 2 hours at up to 1 locations
75+ images delivered
$75 in print credit

Two young women standing with three horses on a path in front of autumn-colored trees and stone gate posts with lanterns.

The Peppermints

$1,900

Ideal for those including 4 or more horses they want dedicated time with or families with multiple equines they want to love on.

up to 3 hours at up to 2 locations
150+ images delivered
$100 in print credit

Woman in a pink ruffled dress standing next to a brown horse in a desert landscape with hills and bushes.

The Hay

$400

This package in only available within 30 mile radius of Knoxville, IA unless multiple sessions are booked at same location on same day.

up to 20 minute session on location
15+ images delivered
prints available a la carte

Add Video Content to Your Session

You can now turn the bond with your horse into moving art with professional video services to any portrait session. Videos are delivered in beautiful 4K resolution and edited to match your portraits for you to share and enjoy them however you desire. You will receive both a curated montage of clips from your session as well as the clips on their own for you to use and you can choose between vertical or horizontal video format options.

approx. 15sec montage and 5 individual clips
$100
approx. 30sec montage and 10 individual clips
$175
approx. 60sec montage and 20 individual clips
$300

A family of four with two women and two young girls standing in the middle of a grassy field, flanked by two men on horseback, during sunset.

“Everything about our experience with Tisha was stellar. She made my kids feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera and gave us photos we will cherish forever.”

now let’s book your session

Once you are ready to reserve your session simply reach back out to me with the package that best fits your desires as well as some dates or the time of year you are interested in.

Together we will decide on a date, time, and location for your session and then you will receive a session agreement and invoice via email to finalize your booking. All sessions do require a signed session agreement and non-refundable deposit to secure the time on my calendar.

Spring sessions have beautiful flowering trees and luscious green grasses. For my Midwest and more Northern clients you would be looking at Late April to early May for booking when everything is coming into bloom and horses are more shed out from the wooly winter. My more southern clients, this time would be a little earlier in March to mid-April. If a spring session interests you, you should be reserving your session date between November and January.
Summer is the most popular time due to the fact school is out, horses look their best, and the warmth makes most people happier as long as the humidity stays low. The best time for a summer session is June to early July because it’s not too hot and everything is still full of life. If summer is your first choice, I recommend snagging a spot quick in January as dates do go fast!
Fall is popular time of year for clients because everyone wants the rich changings colors of the trees and because of that fall dates go the quickest on my calendar. Peak fall colors only last a couple weeks at most and with less hours in the day there are limited times available for this time of year. If you are seeking a fall date, especially with fall colors you need to book by March each year.
Winter is one I have a love-hate relationship with because I love the bright, fresh snow but I don’t like the cold. But don’t worry, I will get bundled up to have a snow day with you! And if you live where snow doesn’t fly and invite me out, that is one way to work your way on my favorites list! Because winter weather doesn’t like to play by the rules I keep a waitlist for fresh snow sessions so if winter suits your fancy get on the snow waitlist around October. Once fresh snow is on the ground, I contact those on the waitlist in the order they signed up.
Most my equine sessions take place at your home or where you keep your horse however you are not limited to those locations.
A big concern that many people have is that their home or barn isn’t pretty enough, and I completely understand that worry but I want to assure you that you don’t need a dream location for me to create portraits you will love forever. I am pretty confident in my ability to work with any given atmosphere and still give you photos that will make you forget you ever worried about your location.
If you are interested in having your session somewhere different let me know! I have a list of horse-friendly locations around Iowa that we can work with. And if you have something a little out of the ordinary in mind we can chat about making it happen!

answers to some questions you may have

I always suggest 2-3 months in advance is best to not only secure a date on my calendar but to give you time to prepare. June-October are the most popular months so I suggest if you would like one of those to snag them by April.
There is no distance I won’t go for an epic photo session!
- Travel within 50 miles radius of 50138 is complimentary
- Travel between 51-200 miles is charged at a rate of $0.60/mile roundtrip
- Travel between 201-400 miles is a flat fee of $500
- Travel 401+ miles within the US is a flat fee of $1,000
**Travel fees are required at the time of booking. If multiple clients book in one trip/location the fee may be split between clients and partial refund will be issued after all sessions are complete on the trip.
A non-refundable deposit is required to hold your session on my calendar and it secures you a make-up sessions in a timely manner in the event we need to reschedule due to unfavorable weather or uncontrollable circumstances.
Deposits are $250+ depending on your session location and package selection. This deposit goes toward your total session investment.
I completely understand that mother nature has a mind of it’s own and for that I only book limited number of sessions each month so there ample dates available for rescheduling. Because the forecast can change a lot over just a few days I don’t make any final call on weather until we are within a day or two from the session.
If your session is over 200mile from my home zip code I do ask that you are available the day before and after your session if possible for possible weather changes.
In the event that the client needs to reschedule for any reason a notice of 2 weeks is required for any non-emergent reasoning to avoid forfeiting the deposit. Reschedules must happen within one year of the original session date, failure to reschedule within one year will result in termination of contract and I retain the non-refundable deposit.
In the event that client wishes to cancel session for any reason, a Cancellation Agreement must be signed and I retain the non-refundable deposit.
Because I only deliver a gallery of finished, hand-edited images the editing process may take up to 5 weeks however I am willing to work with deadlines if you need photos by a certain date. Depending on the requested turnaround time, rush fees may apply.
As much as I would love to provide you with the highest quality of print products through my partnered professional labs, I do not require you to purchase from me. The print release included in all packages allow for you to make your own prints up to an 11×14 size with an option to purchase a higher resolution release if desired to do your own printing.
Please note if you choose to print the photos on your own I cannot guarantee the quality of prints you receive as most consumer labs use lower quality paper and inks which effect the print quality.
YES! Show those images off!! I just ask that you do not add any filters or do additional editing to the images that would change the integrity of the art I created for you.
Please take a good look at my portfolio and make sure my editing style fits what you are wanting for your finished photos so no additional edit is needed
Also when sharing online, a shoutout is always much appreciated. :)
I completely respect my clients wishes and work with several clients that wish to have their images kept offline. When you are signing your session agreement there is a section regarding this and you can select to keep your photos totally private.
Dogs, cats, rabbits….chickens! I am down to add all the members of your furry family to the session.
YES! I highly encourage having a friend that is also comfortable around your horse(s) there not only be your hype-man but also help hold your horse if needed.
Yes, I carry a policy through Hiscox.

Silhouettes of a cowboy and a cowgirl holding hands while walking with two horses at sunset, with dramatic clouds in the sky.

“Tisha went above and beyond for my session with her! I can’t even express how she was able to fulfill my vision for this photoshoot. These pictures are something I will cherish forever! Her work is one of a kind and she makes the experience a 10/10! Highly recommend!”

I can’t wait to pet your pony!

tisha@tishapol.com | 515.635.5393