Equine Photography

We love them we brag about them and are thrilled to show them off.
After all they are valued members of our families.

What better way to have them in our hearts always than with a professional portrait, which captures your horse’s unique personality.

 

2011 Equine Photo Shoot Schedule

Show and Photography workshop Dates for 2011

April 2- 3 Maple Leaf Meadows Schooling - Saturday Part I l Saturday Part II l Sunday Part I l Sunday Part II
April 10 Doggy Obedience Graduation 2011- Pictures
April 23 Still Meadows  - Barrel Racing Part I l Part II l Part III l Part IV
April 29 – May 1 Spring Welcome – Amberlea Meadows - Fri Part I l Fri Part II l Fri Part III l Fri Part IV l Sat Part I l Sat Part II l Sat Part III l Sun Part I
May 7 – Still Meadows Fun Show Part I l Part II l Part III
May 8 – Killerney - Part I l Part II l Part III l Part IV
May 15 Maple leaf Meadows - Hunter Jumpers - Part I l Part II l Part III l Part IV
May 22 Caledonian Classic Horse Show – Part I l Part II
May 26 - Edmonton Classic Horse Show - - Part I l Part II l Part III
May 27 – 29 Spring Dressage festival – Amberlea Meadows Sat Part I l Sat Part II l Sat Part III l Sat Part IV l Sat Part V l Sun Part I l Sun Part II l Sun Part III l Sun Part IV
May 30 - June 4 Riding School picture days at Whitemud Equine Centre - Monday l Thurs Part I l Thurs Part II
June 2 Riding School picture days Whitemud Equine Centre - Sat Part I l Sat Part II l Sat Part III
June 3 Megan - Pictures
June 5 Cooking Lake Saddle Club – Foulton Vale - Part I l Part II l Part III l Part IV l Part V
June 12 Beaumont Horse Show - Pictures
June 17 Picture Day at Keno Hills - Part I l Part II
June 18 Equine Photography workshop at Whitemud equine centre
June 22 Heads Up Equestrian  - Picture Days - Part I l Part II
June 25 Equine Photography workshop  - AEF  - Calgary
June 26  - Colchester Open Show - Part I l Part II l Part III l Part IV l Part V
July 1- 3 Wild Rose Arabian Show - Fri Part I l Fri Part II l Sat Part I l Sat Part II l Sat Part III l Sat Part IV
July 3 Killerney - Part I l Part II l Part III l Part IV
July 9 - Equine Photography Workshop  - at Courier Equine Park – Ardrossan
July 12 Riding School Picture Days at Tara Gamble Horsemanship – Ardrossan - Part I l Part II
July 15 – 17 Amberlea Meadows Novice Show - Fri Part I l Fri Part II l Fri Part III l Sat Part I l Sat Part II l Sun Part I l Sun Part II
July 20 Starwalkers Picture Day - Pictures
July 24 Sandridge Stables - Pictures
July 29 – 31 Summer Dressage Festival at Amberlea Meadows - Fri Part I l Fri Part II l Fri Part III l Fri Part IV l Fri Part V l Sat Part I l Sat Part II l Sat Part III l Sat Part IV l Sat Part V l Sun Part I l Sun Part II l Sun Part III
Aug 3 – 7 Jump for Hope – Amberlea Meadows - Thurs Part I l Thurs Part II l Thurs Part III l Thurs Part IV l Fri Part I l Fri Part II l Fri Part III l Sat Part I l Sat Part II l Sat Part III l Sat Part IV l Sun Part I l Sun Part II l Sun Part III
Aug 14 Killerney - Part I l Part II l Part III l Part IV
Aug 20 Still Meadows Picture Day - Part I l Part II l Part III
Aug 21 Keno Hills Open Show - Part I l Part II
Aug 27 - 28 Pony Club Regionals - Sat Part I l Sat Part II l Sat Part III l Sat Part IV l Sun Part I l Sun Part II l Sun Part III
Sept 3 Maple Leaf Meadows –dressage - Part I
Sept 4 Maple Leaf Meadows  - hunter jumpers - Part I l Part II l Part III l Part IV
Sept 9 Still Meadows Ranch Show - Part I l Part II
Sept 10 Equine Photography workshop at Whitemud Equine Centre
Sept 12-18 Fairy Photo Week - Read More
Sept 25 Cooking Lake saddle club – Foulton Vale - Part I l Part II l Part III l Part IV
Sept 30 -- Oct 2 Harvest horse Show at Amberlea meadows Fri Part I l Sat Part I l Sat Part II l Sat Part III l Sat Part IV l Sun Part I l Sun Part II l Sun Part III l Sun Part IV l Sun Part V
Oct 8 Sandridge Stables Fall Show - Part I l Part II l Part III


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Award winning photographer Linda Finstad has over 20 years experience working with horses and dogs, as a show rider, trainer and photographer. She will gently guide you and your animals into a variety of poses to create exclusive on location portraits. All you have to do is smile.

Whether you want casual portraits that capture that special relationship between you and your horse, or classic conformation shots. Linda will strive to achieve the image you have in your mind. Action shots either ridden or liberty are always a fun part of any equine photo shoot. We guarantee your horses will be photographed in a way that enhances their natural dignity and grace.

Capturing your animals unique character takes time and patience, more of both are required if you want to add children to the picture.

Linda will spend time becoming acquainted with the animal and discussing what you would like her to achieve in this special portrait. The animal’s owner is required to be present throughout the session to keep their animal relaxed and assist in the photo shoot.

Equine Packages
Bronze Portrait Session $69.00

Half hour session at your location, limited to one animal and rider or handler, On line proofs - Photos available at our regular rates

Silver Portrait Session $145.00
1 hour photo shoot at your location, up to 4 horses/dogs, includes a Mini portfolio of your entire shoot, plus 2 – 8 x 12 Enlargements

Gold Portrait Session $245.00
2 hour photo shoot at your location, up to 6 horses or dogs, unlimited people - hey invite all the family. This is a perfect way to get extended family pictures that include ALL the animals. Includes a Mini portfolio of your entire shoot, Plus 4 - 8 x 12 Enlargements

Sale Horse Promotion - Photo Shoot $100 per Horse - Each additional horse $50 ( same day)

Includes - up to one hour on location photo shoot

High resolution photo CD of all your images - a second CD containing web ready images

Full commercial usage agreement

Fun n Friends Photo Party $25 each
min 6 participants max 12

Equine Photo parties offer a unique experience for you and your friends, plus the opportunity to get some fabulous portraits of you and your horse.

How it works – each person has a half hour photo session; They can choose from either classic portraits, action shots or elegant equine poses, On line Proofs will be posted on this web site. free 5 x 7 desk portrait of your choice extra Photos are available at our regular rates.

Perfect for - Birthday Celebrations, Graduation parties, Summer Camps, Theme or Costume parties,
Host your own photo party and save big on creation fees. Invite a few friends over for a fun filled Photo day. Photo Days are a great activity for Private Yards, Small Clubs, Clinics or Dog Training clubs
For locations outside the greater Edmonton area, travel charges will apply.

To book your private photo shoot or group picture day Call Linda Finstad (780) 468 9270

Print Sizes
5 x 7 $15.00 each
8 x 10 $25.00 each
Wallets $15.00 per sheet
8 x 12 $35.00 each
11 x 14 $45.00 each
16 x 20 $95.00 each
24 x 36 $155.00 each

Montages

We can create stunning montages from your selection of "Show Pictures"

How it works – just send us an e-mail with the pictures you would like including in your finished montage, plus the size you would like. Alos let us know if yo uwould like any text including - ie. Name of horse and rider - show and date - We will design the montage and send you a proof to make sure you like the finished product before completing your order

Montage Sizes

8 x 10 $35.00 each

12 x 12 $45.00 each
11 x 14 $55.00 each
16 x 20 $105.00 each

Giclee Art Canvass

Your images can also be reproduced as a museum quality art canvas. They are stretched and mounted onto a frame ready to hang. Please Allow 3 weeks for production & delivery

20 x 16 $250.00
24 x 20 $347.00
24 x 36 $495.00

larger sizes available e-mail info@asharperimage.ca for prices

Single Outdoor Digital Image on CD $50.00

This is a hi-resolution 8x10 image ready to print out at a professional lab of your choice. " Ready to Print"

Outdoor Digital Images on CD - Up to 20 Show Photos $400.00 can be of more than one horse from more than one show. Images are all 8x10 hi-resolution images ready to print.

This works out to $20.00 per 8x10 photo and you will be able to print out each one unlimited times. Images are for personal use. No Commercial use or resale is permitted.

“Riding School Picture Day” – Offering portrait day to your clients is fun and easy.

• This FREE service is only available from A Sharper Image Photography

• A fun activity that riders of all ages and abilities can take part in.

• Encourages word of mouth advertising as students show off their equine portraits to family and friends

• Profit share Program for the riding school

To receive our info pack please email Linda with the location of your facility, number of students and contact person. info@asharperimage.ca

Book early ….. Only available mid week

“Stallion Promotion / Equine Business /Commercial Rates”

Need Top quality images that will promote your stallions and breeding stock, or Equine business
Linda Finstad will visit your facility and photograph as many or as few horses as you need. Whether they are Stallions, brood mares or young stock they will all be captured in high-resolution sharp digital images for you to use in your promotional materials and web site.
Four packages to choose from ? Click on the "Stallion promotion" for more details and prices.

Promotional Magnets
Oversized Photo magnets are a perfect way to make a lasting impression.

• they “stick” around for a long time unlike print advertisements.

• Are visible every time your client visits the fridge (and for some of us that is more often than it should be)

• Only $5.00 each, they are a great use of your advertising budget

• Minimum quantity 20 magnets - art work and set up free

These templates are created just for display purposes - using ficticious businesses and information

E-mail Linda info@asharperimage.ca to discuss your image and text selection.

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