Behind The Lens

A little bit about myself...


It seems like I have loved horses all of my life. I read about them, I dreamed about them, I had posters of them all over my room... hoping one day I would have one of my own. When I was 14 that dream came true with a beautiful leopard Appaloosa mare named Lovey. After a short time without horses I was able to get another as an adult and now share my life with my husband, several horses and donkeys, and a menagerie of dogs.


My journey into photography began with taking photos of my model horses and the real horse in my life. I also took photos of where we went on vacation and the animals we saw. That grew into a passion for photographing horses to capture their beauty and spirit. I soon offered my services to shoot equine related events, horses at liberty, and portraits of horses with their humans. After taking a short break from shooting to finish my career as a police/fire/9-1-1 dispatcher the art of photography called me back to what I love most. While I specialize in photographing equines I also love to photograph pets, wildlife, and nature.


I have been around horses for 40 years either trail riding or competing in local all-around shows, mounted archery, and now working equitation. I am comfortable around horses and familiar with many different equine and canine disciplines which can help me get the images you're looking for. Rest assured that I will do my best to capture moments you will love and cherish.

"I am still under the impression that there is nothing alive quite so beautiful as the horse"  - John Galsworthy


Awards


2026

  • "Donkey After The Storm" - Honorable Mention - Wild Heart Gallery 2nd Annual Masters Of Equine Art - International Juried Art Exhibition

2025

  • "Watching" - Finalist - Wild Heart Gallery 3rd Annual Animal Portraiture Open - International Juried Art Exhibition
  • "Bringing In The Herd" - Americana Nominee - International Black & White Spider Awards
  • "Ghost Ship" - Fine Art Nominee - International Black & White Spider Awards
  • "The Loop" - Honorable Mention Photography - Tehama County Cattlewomen Western Art Show
  • "Renegade" - First Place Photography - Tehama County Cattlewomen Western Art Show

Earlier Awards

  • "Friesian Love" - Second Place Photography - Equine Dream Art Show, Western States Horse Expo (2012)
  • "Bride By The Sea" - Third Place Photography - Equine Dream Art Show, Western States Horse Expo (2012)
  • "Working The Herd" - First Place Photography - Equine Dream Art Show, Western States Horse Expo (2010)
  • "Kota" - First Place Photography - Equine Dream Art Show, Western States Horse Expo (2009)
  • "The Mane Dance" - First Place Photography - Equine Dream Art Show, Western States Horse Expo (2008)

Donkey After The Storm

The Loop