A girl and her horse in a field of flowers

 

Recently I had the pleasure of working with Melissa of Horses Healing Hearts and her daughter, Hailey. We brought along Grady, a white palomino under the care of Horses Healing Hearts. He is up for adoption and looking for a forever home. He was such a wonderful horse to work with, took direction quite well and was calm and loving on set. I know he will find a loving home, because he is a true gem. To find out more information, please visit HHH Facebook Page, Twitter, or website. I'm obsessed with these photos ladies, thank you for a great shoot. I'm working on a composite for my thesis and I'm so excited. Soon I will post some before and afters, a few of the images below have multiple images in one (blowing of the flowers had 4 shots in one). Enjoy!!!

Styling, Photography and Retouching: Ashley Petersen // Hair and Assistant: Kelly Larsen // Assistant: Melissa Austin // Model: Hailey Austin // Rescue Horse: Grady

Meredith + Gabe Engagement Part 2

 

Golden Gate Park is such a beautiful place to photograph at and it doesn't matter what season you are in, it always looks magical. We planned for 90% chance of rain and got blessed with no rain and the most amazing sunset I have ever seen in SF. Although I was looking forward to an epic "Notebook kiss, both of you drenched in rain! Raincheck, we will have to do that another time! Congrats lovebirds!!!

Meredith + Gabe Engagement Part 1

 

Meredith and Gabe are engaged! It was so much fun to go on an adventure with them in San Francisco and document their love. Photographing friends is always such a treat, it hardly feels like work. ;) We started at an adorable restaurant and coffee shop and made our way to the De Young. Both places they often venture together on the weekends. Stay tuned for part 2 and a wild sunset in Golden Gate Park!