the process
Step by step
Once your photos are edited, the fun part begins! We will have another Zoom meeting to design art for your home. Together, we will plan various pieces of artwork that suit your style and home decor. Once this process is complete you will have gorgeous artwork of your horse to showcase in your home for everyone to admire.
designing your art
24-48 hours after your session, we will set up a Zoom meeting and review your photos together. You will see your photos straight out of camera to choose which poses you would like fully edited. This meeting typically takes about 15-30 minutes.
choosing your photos
Equine Fine Art sessions have a fairly easy and painless setup. Center aisle barns work best for these sessions. We will position your horse in the barn aisle and photograph a variety of poses, both traditional and non-traditional, to create an ample amount of options for your artwork. Sessions normally take 20-40 minutes per horse and can be done during most daylight hours.
Your session
portfolio
the fine art gallery
inquire here
ready to get started?
artwork
wall art
The majority of us have to travel to a barn to enjoy time with our horses; having artwork is a way of bringing our horses home to us. During your art design meeting we will discuss the best options for you and make your design dreams come true. All pieces of artwork are professionally styled, inspected, and created to be sure you have the best of the best proudly on display in your home–exactly what your horse deserves.
albums
prints
Can I be in the photos with my horse?
Yes! Show attire or nice riding clothes are perfect for fine art photos. If you're interested in more than just fine art photos with your horse, be sure to check out the Horse & Rider page. There is a combo package to receive both Fine Art and Horse & Rider images.
I have used Shelly with Painted Oak Photography twice and am always amazed and in awe by her incredible work. Not only is she talented but has an incredible eye on capturing the best pictures possible. The first time I used her in 2021, I unexpectedly lost my beloved horse a month after our photo session and was so glad I was able to have her capture one last memory with my horse before she passed. In 2022, I asked Shelly to take pictures with my new horse and she always amazes me with her talent. I love getting her photo albums and looking through the photos she took. She really takes the time to make you feel comfortable and have fun all at the same time during your session. She goes above and beyond to make your experience worthwhile and you get the most beautiful pictures/memories ever captured from your session. If you want the best pictures, Shelly is your girl! Not only do you get the best photographer in town, but you gain a very special and beautiful friend at the same time. I recommend her to everyone!
Tallahassee, FL
morgan, captain & sadie
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Shelly is phenomenal! I reached out to her about doing an equine fine art session with my mare. She was so responsive and easy to work with. She not only captured beautiful images, but went above and beyond every step of the way, including helping me decide on photos and art for my home. I enjoyed the entire process with Shelly and cherish the photos she took of my mare.
tallahassee, FL
keshia
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Shelly is kind hearted, hard working, and has the most beautiful eye for light. She creates a FUN, personal dynamic during her shoots and is incredible at directing you. You will never feel awkward in front of Shelly's camera. When you contact her, she is responsive and very easy to work with. Her images speak for themselves, but when you get to know her as a person, you won't ever work with anyone else!
jacksonville, FL
sara
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