Have you ever dreamed of having your horse at your wedding?
Equine Wedding Photography: What to Know About Including Your Horse in Your Wedding Day
You need a photographer that knows what they are doing. Not just one who likes animals.
As a wedding photographer with extensive equine experience, I’m often asked what it really takes to include a horse safely and beautifully. The short answer: thoughtful planning, calm energy, and someone who understands both weddings and horses.
Including a horse in your wedding day is so special, as a horse owner myself I can see the appeal but I can’t also appreciate the hesitance. For many couples, horses represent years of partnership, passion, and shared history. As interest in equine wedding photography continues to grow, more couples are looking for a wedding photographer with equine experience who understands how to photograph horses safely and beautifully. With the right guidance anyone can feel confident about having their horse at their own wedding.
If you’re considering having your horse at your wedding, here’s what you should know if you are booking a wedding photographer.
Timing plays a major role in successful horse wedding photography , In most cases, the best time for wedding photos with your horse.
Straight after the ceremony while your guests are having drinks works well.
In a quiet location away from crowds and noise, I advise avoiding the guests coming to watch in can be too much for the horse.
Short, intentional sessions help keep the horse relaxed and allow for genuine connection in the images.
Have a knowledgable helper with you, who can get the horses attention on que
Why Equine Experience Matters in Wedding Photography
Not all wedding photographers are prepared to work with horses. A wedding photographer with equine experience understands:
Safe positioning around large animals
How horses respond to movement, veils, and flowing fabric
How to read body language and anticipate reactions from the horse
This knowledge keeps everyone calm, you and the horse and creates images that feel effortless and elegant.
