FAQ’s
The Build-Up
Please get in touch as soon as possible so we can look at available dates together. I only offer 40 sessions a year due to my judging and mentoring commitments, so if you have a particular date in mind, I’d recommend getting in contact early to secure your preferred time.
A few days before your shoot, I’ll be checking several weather apps to see what’s going to be happening on your Portrait Session day. If the weather is dry and not windy, we’ll go for it. If there are showers forecast, we could still go ahead, if you have a barn we can retreat to while it rains.
Please note, that if you wish to cancel or move my portrait session, to give Emma at least 14 days notice – prior to your session date. (Unless the circumstances are totally unavoidable, such as weather or a poorly animal.)
Yes. On signing up to your Horse Portrait Session, you will receive a style guide to help you make your clothing choices for the day. You’ll also receive a number of additional emails full of helpful tips and information to ensure you feel fully prepared and get the most out of your experience.
Your Portrait Session
Yes, it’s entirely up to you. However, I do encourage my clients to have one or two images with their horse – if they can.
My thoughts on this, is that you deserve to be in the frame too. These aren’t just portraits of your horse – they’re about celebrating you both, your connection, and the joy they bring to your life.
Let me show you what a professional photographer can create for you – beautiful portraits that honour your relationship and give you wall art you’ll love to display in your home.
Having an extra pair of hands on location makes such a difference to your session!
Not only is it lovely to have a friend or family member there to share the experience with you, but they’re also invaluable for helping get your horse’s attention – whether that’s rustling a bag, grabbing some grass, or simply being there to calm any nerves.
Their presence really does help create better photographs and a more relaxed, enjoyable experience for everyone.
Absolutely, but please let me know prior to the shoot, who will be attending. This is so we can plan how many extra hands we need, to make the portrait session experience run very smoothly.
Yes, I carry Public Liability and Personal Accident Insurance.
On every horse photoshoot the horse comes first. Please don’t worry if you feel your horse won’t stand still. We make the photoshoot very relaxed and we always work around them.
It’s entirely normal to feel this, but please be reassured we’ll have the most wonderful time and hopefully within a few minutes of meeting me, you’ll feel more relaxed. If you would like to chat to me on the phone or via Zoom prior to us meeting up, I can set that up too.
I’m a Fell pony owner and have been around horses since I was 7 years old. I completed a BSc (Hons) in Equine Science and Business in the 90s and taught at one of the UK’s oldest running BHS/ABRS riding schools. With over 30 years of photography experience, I started out using film cameras and working freelance for equine publications such as Horse and Hound magazine and Dressage News. In 2021, I became one of the first in the UK to be awarded Master Craftsman for Equine Photography by The Guild of Photographers, and in 2024 joined as a Panel Member, Judge and Mentor. For the last two years I’ve judged The British Photography Awards.
We’ll be dictated by how you horse feels and the age of the person being photographed. A typical horse photoshoot sessions lasts between 1 hour and 1 hour 30mins. With younger children involved, the shoot is often finishes within the hour.
The aim of the horse photoshoot session is to capture your horse’s true personailty. To do this, I need them to be as relaxed as possible. Taking them somewhere new, may unsettle them.
When I arrive, we’ll take a walk and have a look at the location you’ve chosen. I’ll then select some lovely areas. It may be a gorgeous tree which will make a fabulous backdrop, or a brick wall! It’s amazing what I can find to use.
We’ll need permission from any land owner to take the photographs.
So that may mean contacting a few weeks in advance, the National Trust, National Trust for Scotland, English Heritage, a Farmer or the local council and asking if the location you wish for, is available for us to use.
If the photoshoot is on a private yard, again we’ll need permission in advance from the owner for us to photograph there.
Viewing Your Photographs
No need to wait long! We’ll get back together within a week for you to view your photographs and select your wall art.
You’ll view your portrait photographs online. I’ll then guide you through selecting your favourite images and together we’ll create your wall art.
Yes, but I actually don’t recommend it! As part of my service, I want you to get the very best service and utilise my expertise. However, if you’d prefer to view them alone, I can help guide you, with creating a preview video. I do require a viewing fee of £995, payable before you receive access to your gallery. This fee will be refunded against any collection purchase.
I do, but I can only guarantee them for one year, after that time, they are archived. Unfortunately I can’t keep files indefinitely, due to the cost of data storage and the effect thsi has on the environment.
Purchasing Your Wall Art
You’ll get a first glimpse of what is available and a guide to prices, on your inital contact with me. Before you book, you’ll have a clear idea of the main choices available and costs.
Then as part of your Portrait Session, I’ll bring along a number of products, for you to see, touch and feel. From metal prints, frames, albums to my best-seller the Treasure Box! So when you view your images for the first time, you’ll have a clear idea of what will look best in your home.
My collections start from £595, with clients typically spending between £595 and £2,500.
There is also a 0% interest free repayment plan available.
Absolutely!
Yes. I’m delighted to have teamed up with Payitmonthly. A team partner with The Guild of Photographers, who offer interest-free finance, split over 3, 6, 9 or 12 months.
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Emma Campbell is a Master Craftsman horse portrait photographer based in Cumbria.
She photographs horses and their owners across the North of England, Cheshire, North Wales and Southern/Borders Scotland.
Creating beautiful equine portraits and horse photoshoots that celebrate the unique connection between horse and owner.
UK wide on request.
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