I paid to get pictures made of my horse, $300 for less than 30 min that the photographer was at the barn.  Then I was told that if I wanted any of the pictures it would be $45 and up for any of them.   I about fell out...so I went I got a camera...I'm just learning how to use this digital camera, I think the photoshop is going to be even harder to learn but...at least I don't have to pay over a $1000 for pictures anymore.  Oh, I was suppose to pay for the pictures before I saw them too?  can you believe that....

I have often taken pictures at rides, shows, weddings and just give them to the people...I guess I'm in the wrong profession...?

Has any body else had photographer issues?

Thanks,

You can see more of Silent Impressive (pictures I took...not the photographer) at http://www.trailcorral.net/ or on my album

that's a high sitting fee.  Horses can be difficult to photograph and unless they have alot of experience I would be careful who you hired.

If you take them from the wrong angle, the rpetties horse in the wolrd can look out of balance, ungangly, etc.

Look through horse magazines and you will see that they often photograph a horse from the side and slightly below.  practice and more practice will improve your skills.  Remember that you usually get more than is shown in the camera frame, head shots are best if a zoom is used to remove outside images.  Also look at the background and have it as uncluttered as possible - no poles sticking out of their heads, backs, etc 

square them up correctly - not stretched out or camped under, etc bathe and clip them, if they look great the photo will show that, if they look messy, unkept, etc the picture will show that as well

good luck

Dunior you are so right!  Really pay attention to what is in the background.  You can end up with a mare that appears to be a stallion because of a tree branch or other item you didn't notice.

You should have asked for and been shown a written contract, that established his fees and costs before he showed up. Photography is a competitive business, and just like any other group of people, you can have a bad apple in the batch.

On the better digital cameras, you have some adjustments of the various functions. You can blur the background by having a larger aperture at a closer range. This can be done by lowering the ISO camera setting, which will make the camera choose a larger aperture. This can also be accomplished by increasing the shutter speed, which again forces the camera to open the aperture.

With your digital camera, you can practise all day long at almost no expense. Shoot and practise. Review your photos on your TV where you can really see and critique your efforts. Learn your camera's capabilities, until its functions are second nature. Soon you too can be making beautiful shots.

BOL    Gard

Thank you'll so much for your infomation...this person was referred by a friend, so there was some pressure there.  She was a very nice to talk with, but I'm afraid I have to take the blame for being in a rush and not finding out all the details. She travels to country doing photo's...I guess, I was shocked to be told I had to buy them without seeing them.

I purchased a D90 Nikon, and hope to take some classes on all the things it can do.

Any other advise is sure welcomed!!!!

Warmest wishes,

Please post some of his pictures, I'd love to see them!

Here are a few of his pictures.

I made a mistake, I went back and read my emails and I get one 8x10, but I don't get to proof it before I buy it.

Here are a couple more pictures I took with my new camera.  I have to learn how to do the background changes and stuff too.

Thanks for every one's input and sharing pictures!

Warmest Wishes,

NM Rider,

Your son is doing great...I think it is wonderful that he has a pround parent to encourage him!!!