Ever wonder what goes into amazing horse photo shoots? Here's your answer

Have you ever wondered what goes into the stunning photos that you see in magazines? What about those fashion shots with women in beautiful dresses draped across gorgeous steeds?
The truth is, a lot of work goes into those photo shoots, and there's generally a whole team of people on hand to help both the horse and the human model. Not only do both horse and human need hair and makeup help, but there are also tasks like choosing the perfect location, adding lighting or wind effects, keeping the horse calm and even repositioning the horse's mane and tail for that perfect look.
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According to Pop Photo, photographing horses takes some talent and a bit of patience. It's useful if you have some food with you to catch a horse's interest. Some grain in a can or bucket is loud when shaken, and your horse will recognize the noise and perk its ears.
When you choose a horse to use in your photo shoot, look for a horse that is calm and used to being photographed. Many horses don't handle flash photography well, and some horses may be scared by items like lamps, light boxes and umbrellas. You may need to introduce these standard tools of the photography trade slowly, especially if you're working with a nervous equine subject.
And please, don't forget your safety when taking photos of horses. It may be tempting to take off your helmet for a shoot, but make sure that it's really safe to do so. It's a good idea for the rider to wear a helmet until the horse is settled into the shoot, and then only take off the helmet when necessary. Always have some extra people just out of the shot who are ready to step in and handle the horse if needed.
Above all else, getting that perfect shot really comes down to patience and repetition. You may take 100 photos during a session, and if you're lucky you'll snag a great shot or two.
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Resources Annathetekken and Pop Photo