Cheshire Horse Photoshoot – Elijah and Claire
This article is a brief outline of a Cheshire horse photoshoot, taken by Equine Photographer Emma Campbell,

Cheshire Horse Photoshoot – Elijah and Claire
ELIJAH, was the horse that started it all.
At 17 years old, this magnificent 17hh Dutch Warmblood Gelding is quite simply one of those once-in-a-lifetime horses. Gentle with children, calm with nervous riders, with a quiet presence for those who need it most, and yet utterly commanding and very handsome!
He was the first horse Claire ever bred, and from the very beginning, she knew he was something special. As a stallion, Elijah went on to sire several incredible progeny, of which many are owned by Claire today. All are very much part of the family.
Horses are more than just animals. They are part of our family.
Cheshire horse photoshoot
The day of the shoot was just fantastic. Strong winds and heavy showers had been forecast in the afternoon, so we opted for the morning and with the addition of a barn to use, if the weather had come in early. However, on the actual day, the sun shone and Claire and I walked around the livery fields and scouted additional locations. What followed was a fabulous session, full of fun and laughs – while capturing their amazing, special relationship.
A huge thank you to Claire’s mum and aunt, who were brilliant on the day and helped keep Elijah’s attention, by tapping sticks and throwing up grass in the air. As well as for the lovely cup of tea at the end!
After the session, a few days later, Claire viewed her beautiful portraits online and chose the beautiful walnut Treasure Box – containing fifteen very special fine art mounted prints of her and Elijah, as her keepsake. Something that will always remind her of this very special horse.


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About the author
Emma Campbell is a professional horse portrait photographer and Master Craftsman (MCrGPP) with over 30 years’ experience capturing horses and their owners.
An award-winning photographer, Emma won Overall Winner, Image of the Year (Judges’ Choice) and Equine Image of the Year with The Guild of Photographers in 2020.
She holds a BSc (Hons) in Equine Science and Business and is recognised as one of the first photographers to achieve Master Craftsman status in equine photography with The Guild.
In 2024, Emma became a Panel Member, Judge and Mentor with The Guild of Photographers and has judged at ClickMasters Live and The British Photography Awards. Her work has featured in equestrian and photography publications and has been exhibited at the Design Museum, London.
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Emma Campbell is a Master Craftsman horse portrait photographer based in Cumbria.
She photographs horses and their amazing owners across the North of England, Cheshire, North Wales and Southern/Borders Scotland.
UK wide on request.
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