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A touching session with a horse and her rider near Ottawa, Ontario
A touching session with a horse and her rider near Ottawa, Ontario

When I first met Libelle, she was a nervous and tentative horse. Then Libelle met Lucie and the two have since formed an incredible partnership. To see these two work together was simply amazing and a true testament to the work Lucie has put in to bring out the best in this lovely mare.

A special moment during this shoot was when Lucie took a seat on the ground and, instead of dropping her head and munching on grass, Libelle very softly and delicately put her velvet nose next to Lucie’s face. (I’m not crying, you’re crying!) An incredible moment to say the least.

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Windswept manes and honey-soaked sunsets - pretty equestrian photoshoot outside of Ottawa, Ontario
Windswept manes and honey-soaked sunsets - pretty equestrian photoshoot outside of Ottawa, Ontario

For a few years now, I have dreamt of creating a sun-soaked image of a woman riding bareback through a field while a modern boho skirt blows beautifully in the wind behind her. This idea has been in the back of my mind for ages and the minute I saw this skirt, I KNEW it was the missing piece of the puzzle. 

With the wardrobe complete, and after much anticipation, my dear friend and talented equestrian Jeanette walked out of her family's country home with tumbling curls, a simple top and this dreamy skirt. As she floated across the lush grass pastures barefoot I knew in my heart that this was it; my vision was coming together.

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