scarlett's inspiration
Hi, I'm Shelly! I'm originally from North Florida and have been serving equestrians in Florida and Georgia since 2015. I've recently moved to Birmingham, Alabama for my husband to pursue his career. This project is open to those within 3 hours of Live Oak, FL or Birmingham, AL. This project was inspired by my Heart Horse, Scarlett, who I recently lost to an undiagnosed illness. You can read her story here. I believe everyone deserves photos of their Heart Horse. Often times photos are not on our mind until a tragedy happens, or until we realize time is running out. This project is to help people realize that the time to photograph your horse is NOW, because you never know how long you have.
This project is intended for those who have a Heart Horse. The project will consistent of photos of/with the horse along with a story describing why the horse is a "Heart Horse" to the owner.
Heart Horse: noun. A heart horse is a term used by horse lovers to describe a horse that is like a soul mate. A heart horse is a horse that one loves unconditionally and feels a deep connection with. A heart horse is usually the most special horse in one's riding career.
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MODEL CALL APPLICATION
If selected for this model call you will be required to sign a model release, write a story/fill out a questionnaire about your horse, and complete a Google Review following the completion of your session.
“I’ve worked with Shelly twice and am always in awe of her incredible talent and eye for capturing the most meaningful moments. After unexpectedly losing my beloved horse just a month after our first session, I’m forever grateful she preserved that final memory for me. She makes every session feel comfortable and fun, goes above and beyond for her clients, and delivers the most beautiful images you’ll treasure forever. If you want the best photographer — and a genuinely wonderful person — Shelly is your girl.”
Morgan, Captain & Bear
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"Shelly was amazing to work with throughout the entire shoot! She was knowledgeable about posing and made me feel way less awkward than I was expecting. Overall I had a great experience and highly recommend working with her! I cannot wait to look back on my photos for years to come."
Margot & Darwin
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“I cannot recommend Painted Oak Photography enough! Shelly photographed me and my horse in Tuscaloosa and made me feel like a true model while capturing my horse’s personality perfectly. Even in the August heat, she was patient, thoughtful, and went above and beyond — from helping with outfits to making sure my horse stayed comfortable. You won’t regret booking a session with her!”
Lendy & Louie
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