Photographing this dynamic duo really never gets old. Especially when you get to incorporate a gorgeous open flower field in San Juan Capistrano! It had been a few years since I had the chance to work with another horse and rider pair in these fields.
Read MoreAriel 21 photographed with Blue Ridge Farms in San Juan Capistrano CA by Southern California equine photographer Ashleigh Magnus Photography
Read MoreEvery year I look forward to road tripping up the coast of California and working with a variety of horse and rider pairs throughout NorCal. This year’s trip certainly did not disappoint! Trinity and Dixie were the first to step in front of my camera this time around.
Read MoreNatalie and I spent several years riding at the same training barn and it truly has been a pleasure watching this young lady grow into the beautiful rider she is. I was over the moon when Natalie asked me to photograph her senior portraits.
Read MoreWhen I show up to sessions working with clients I’ve never met before, it’s hard to know what to expect. This particular one was quite fun and we quickly realized what a small world it was! Elinor was wanting some portraits with her heart horse Marco and asked me to capture the memories. What we found out upon arriving, was that Marco had actually been sold through the barn that I now work as a trainer!
Read MoreCalira one hundred percent killed it posing for her fine art session! Kathryn contacted me to do some holiday horse and rider sessions, but wanted to officially welcome Calira into the clan with her very own black background shoot. Man, did this girl deliver or what?!
Read MoreI had the opportunity to work with Finn during the holidays to capture his Fall and Christmas themed black backgrounds! It was awesome coming back to Woodland Farms and getting the chance to work with both him and his owner Sydney.
Read MoreI’m SO excited to be kicking off the new year and sharing this special session on the blog! Summer and her family were some of my first photography clients when I started out. It’s been a blessing having them as consistent clients over the years and we certainly have created numerous memories together.
Read MoreCapturing Black Background sessions isn’t solely related to horses! Why not capture your furry best friend in the same artistic way? I’ve had a chance to work with quite a few dogs in the fine art department and have never really shared, but think they are equally important and deserve a spot on our blog!
Read MoreJulianna’s mother contacted me inquiring about a portrait session of Julianna and her horse West of the Moon. Moon and Julianna’s partnership was coming to an end and it was time for her to move on to her next ride. This duo was new to getting professional photos done, but they absolutely rocked it during our time together.
Read MoreThis facility in San Juan Capistrano holds a special piece of my heart seeing as it was the barn that I first met Banjo all those years ago. It’s such a blessing for me to continually go back and work with so many amazing horses and riders. Emma and Archer were no exception and I’m excited to publish their shoot on the blog today!
Read MoreThis year has been nothing short of amazing! I’m so thankful for each and every one of you. I know I speak for many small businesses when I say your support, no matter how big or small, means the world. Most of you may not know this, as it wasn’t something I was able to share much about till now, but this was my first year running Ashleigh Magnus Photography while also accepting a training position at my barn!
Read MoreCapturing Tito and Draco’s Holiday Black Backgrounds was such a special moment for everyone involved. I had the chance to capture Draco last year during our holiday specials and am forever grateful we were able to do so.
Read MoreCrimson aka Stewie not only got his first black background session done, but we also captured some Christmas themed fun! This little guy was awesome to work with and quite the poser.
Read MoreI had an absolute blast heading out to Yorba Linda and working with Alexis’s beautiful horses! These four rocked their fine art portraits and I’m excited to be sharing their sessions on the blog today. Looking forward to seeing all that Alexis and her equine partners accomplish both in and out of the show ring.
Read MoreWhen I first saw this darling pony come off the trailer I just knew I had to take some fine art images of him! I absolutely love working with horses and ponies of unique colors and this guy was no exception. Pineapple sure knew how to work the camera.
Read MoreMarie and Jack are officially on the blog today! I had the pleasure of working with this duo as part of Marie’s senior portrait session. Marie was recommended to me through a past client and it was wonderful having the chance to head back to Peacock Hills Equestrian Center and working there again.
Read MoreI’ve had the opportunity to work with Sara and her two horses Balou and Louise on quite a few occasions now. The three of them always know how to bring it when it’s their time in front of the camera and this session was no exception. We decided to do some fine art portraits of her favorite four legged partners and both horses were absolutely incredible!
Read MoreI have to say that 2021 has been full of beautiful clients and sessions, but I’m beyond excited to be sharing this gorgeous Joshua Tree session today! Ashley contacted me wanting to get some memories captured with her heart horse Hook, but she wanted something unique.
Read MoreI had the BEST time working with this dynamic duo! I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Julia for several years now and it was truly special being able to capture some more memories of her and Smart Guy.
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