horse photography

Welcome back to Horse Talk! On this episode host, Lauren Abbott, Publisher of the Horse Review, talks with Melanie Sutton Shinault, Owner of Kindred Spirit Photography.

Lauren and Melanie discuss the world of equine portrait photography and horse show photography. In this digital era Melanie discusses how she has evolved her photography business to not only include beautiful digital portraits, but also beautiful prints that are printed through her shop, and timeless videos of horse and rider in and out of the show ring. She also discusses how she has worked hard to find a balance photographing horse shows while riding and competing herself. 

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