BEHIND THE VISION

Hey Horse Girl,

I’m Lauren- And I’m so happy you’re here! If you are anything like me, you caught the horse bug so early you can’t even remember when it happened. I’ve been taking photos of horses & their people for nearly a decade and formally opened the gates to my business 5 years ago. Here is a little bit more about me..

I am 24 years old & call Traverse City, Michigan my home (Hello Great Lakes Equestrian Festival!).

I’m fueled by coffee, art, traveling, photography, and my three Shetland Sheepdogs Marty, Finn, and Franklin (not pictured). I grew up taking riding lessons and like most of us, couldn’t get enough “horse-time” in.. Before I knew it, I found myself at the barn with a camera in hand, supporting my friends and loving on their horses as if they were my own.

With college on the horizon, I leaped toward my creative goals and graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from The College For Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan. In my four years there, I studied figurative oil painting, graphic design, and illustration. I emerged from CCS with a unique skillset and creative voice that shines through my current photo & film work. After college, I found myself enamored with Dressage. The seamless harmony of each horse & rider partnership and the delicate finesse required to execute each movement with breathtaking perfection is something I find very inspiring!

Today you will find me in Wellington, FL or Traverse City, MI behind the lens, painting artwork in my studio, spending time with my dogs, or at the barn with my newest adventure, Rosie. Rosie is a 5-year-old Oldenburg Mare out of Golden West NRW and is my pride and joy. Words can’t describe how blessed I feel to have finally have a horse of my own. She is the accumulation of all of my pursuits, a childhood dream turned reality that wouldn’t be possible without my wonderful clients and support system!

If horses are your muse, and you live and breathe the equestrian lifestyle like I do, you’re in the right place! My goal is to inspire and empower equestrian athletes, brands & businesses through my camera. Let’s make some magic together!