Get ready for some serious heart eyes 😍 — this family session was a literal dream come true! From tiny cowboy boots to sweet kisses and two-stepping spins 💃🕺, photographing Celine, Brandon, Jackson, Grandma Denise, and their beautiful horse Chocolah 🐴 during a mentoring session with Ashleigh Magnus Photography had me smiling the entire time. The love, laughter, and western charm were off the charts — sessions like this are why I do what I do! 🤎📸✨

✨ There’s nothing quite like the bond between a rider and their horse — and Maddie & Primo's session at Blenheim Equisports captured that connection so beautifully 🥹🐴💛. As Primo nears retirement at the young age of 11, this shoot was the perfect way to honor their journey together, filled with love, trust, and unforgettable memories 📸🌿.

Inspired by a whimsical concept originally photographed by Michael Betzner Photography, this dreamy garden-themed shoot with Jennifer was all about grounding, growth, and blooming into one’s own. Set against the lush backdrop of The Flower Field in San Juan Capistrano, CA, we reimagined the iconic wheelbarrow moment with Jennifer’s unique spin—blending softness, strength, and storytelling in one magical frame. 🌿📸✨

There’s something incredibly special about photographing a bond that’s stood the test of time. For Ashleigh & Banjo’s birthday session, we returned to the same wild mustard-filled field in San Juan Capistrano where I first photographed them back in 2011. With golden hour casting a soft glow and the flowers towering all around us, it was the perfect setting to celebrate this iconic duo—and to witness Banjo, still full of spirit at 31 years old, rearing with joy like no time had passed at all.

There's something incredibly special about capturing the bond between a horse and rider—especially when that connection is as playful and full of life as Lara and Wiz's. Set against the stunning backdrop of Rancho Sierra Vista Equestrian Center in San Juan Capistrano, this session at golden hour was a dream come true. From Wiz’s cheeky antics to Lara’s easy laughter, every moment of this shoot radiated joy, and I’m so excited to share it with you. Keep reading to see the magic unfold through the lens!

Meet Camryn and Feeling—an inseparable duo whose bond shines just as brightly as the golden light at Blue Ridge Farm. From graceful moments in the dressage arena to Feeling’s adorable mirror check, this session was pure magic. Capturing their connection in such a picturesque setting was an absolute joy, and I can't wait to share more from this unforgettable day! ✨🐴💕

Some love stories are written in the stars—others are shared in the saddle. This session was extra special because I had the joy of photographing my dear friend Ashleigh, her boyfriend, Andy, and her beloved horse, Moe. Growing up with Ashleigh made life at the barn unforgettable, and capturing this chapter of her journey felt like coming full circle. With golden hour casting the perfect glow over Rancho Sierra Vista Equestrian Center, every moment was pure magic. ✨

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