There is no doubt that summer is a beautiful time to get photos taken with your horse. From the green trees to your horse’s shiny summer coat, it can be tempting to schedule your session in the summer. However, with summer comes some unfortunate aspects of Mother Nature like bugs, humidity, and sweat. I am here to tell you that there are some ways to make your summer shoot more enjoyable!
Humidity and Hair
In Georgia, it gets humid. Don’t fight it. If you are blessed with gorgeous curls or perfectly straight hair no matter the weather, then you luck out. But, if you’re like me (and a lot of others) and your hair is a weird combination of curly/wavy/straight, just embrace it! Allow the humidity to bring out a natural wave in your hair. Another great option is to put your up or half-up so it doesn’t matter what your hair decides to do.
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Dress For The Weather
Summer is a great time for rompers and dresses. Wear clothing that you know won’t work against you in the heat. Light, breathable fabrics, flowy silhouettes, and sleeveless tops are great for a summer session. Keep in mind the color of your fabric as well. If you know you sweat a good bit (no shame in it!), wear colors and fabrics where it won’t show.
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Prepare For The Bugs
Bugs. The worse part about summer. There aren’t any fixes for bugs other than make sure you are prepared. Wear bug spray on yourself and put plenty of fly spray on your horse. We’ll keep some on hand during the shoot for quick sprays when it inevitably starts to wear off.
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Take Breaks
The heat takes its toll on both horse and human (and photographer), so we’ll take plenty of breaks to keep everyone from getting to tired. Stand in front of the fan, get hydrated, hide in an air conditioned tack room…do whatever you need to do to cool off for a minute because the most important part of your session is enjoying the time with your horse!
Take the stress off of figuring out the best hairstyle by letting a professional hair and makeup artist handle it for you and pick a dress from a curated wardrobe! Both of these services are included in my Gold and Platinum packages! I want your session to be memorable, so let me help you with some of these summer woes!
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