I received a semi-frantic Facebook message from Jen. Phyl, her 14 year old Warmblood mare would be leaving her on Sunday. Jen has had Phyl since high school [she is now 3.5 years out of college]. Phyl went to Virginia Tech with Jen, to Georgia after graduation, and now to Wilmington. But on Sunday, Phyl will go back up to Virginia to be ridden and loved by a younger generation of Horse Girls.
It kind of sounds silly. I mean, it is after all, only a horse. But I know how hard it is to say goodbye. Anyway, I did what any best friend [who happens to also be a photographer] would do. I drove to Wilmington, NC and did a portrait session with Jen and Phyl. Oh. And the little black and white cutie? That’s Jake. Him too.
What a precious little family!
This is the only girl you’ll meet who loves zebra print and camo equally.
I was shooting Jen, and turned around and saw little Jake looking like this:
For fun…
she is beautiful. So sorry she is saying good bye but it sounds like there are happy new riders awaiting. Nice work Ali!
simply stunning Ali!
What a nice gift, Ali! Such a nice and meaningful thing you guys could share.
These pictures are great, and she is gorgeous! Good job Ali!
I am so jealous you get to work with these beautiful creatures!!! gorgeous gorgeous! 😀
So pretty