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High Fashion Equestrian with Milton Menasco

Milton Menasco | Nipomo, Ca

Whenever I shoot with Milton Menasco, I can always expect casual high fashion equestrian vibes. Additionally, I can expect to feel like I’ve done 500 squats due to alllll the angles. She looks chic, and I wear yoga pants. Obviously, shoot concepts always stick with her iconic black, white, grey and neutral color scheme. Major bonus points if we can shoot on a cloudy day.

Luckily, the last time we shot together was riiiight before Covid-19 made the world go wonky. Obviously we were pumped about the cloudy weather as it paired perfectly with her neutral color scheme. We consider horse trailers to be wonderful tools as well as backgrounds. Likewise, a dapple grey pony is an excellent ambiance tool.

Our high fashion equestrian shoot concepts are often inspired by Gucci and other high end brands. High fashion, but make it barn babe chic. Ya know? Milton Menasco (aka Alli) often partners with brands such as Ariat, Free x Rein, and Celeris. Therefore, it’s always fun to see what she’ll pull out of her bag of tricks.

In this case, Alli had some awesome equestrian chic outfits and accessories for our shoot. Namely, some chic white breeches from Free Rein and some stunning white cowboy boots from Planet Cowboy. Furthermore, to finish off the look, a sweet nutty brown trench from Target was added. Pairing high with low fashion is always clutch and worth a try.

In addition to having fun on this shoot, I also learned multiple ways to wear a modern hip bag. In case you are wondering where you can snag one of the “Badass Horse Babe” pins Alli is wearing in one of the last photos, they are available on her site.

Check out our most recent shoot below. To book your own session, click here.

High Fashion Equestrian photo shoot with Milton Menasco wearing Planet Cowboy boots.
High Fashion Equestrian photo shoot with Milton Menasco wearing white Planet Cowboy boots.
High Fashion Equestrian photo shoot with Milton Menasco wearing Planet Cowboy boots with grey horse.
High Fashion Equestrian photo session with Milton Menasco wearing Planet Cowboy boots.
High Fashion Equestrian photo shoot with Milton Menasco wearing Planet Cowboy boots and Vanner Hat.
High Fashion Equestrian photo shoot with Milton Menasco wearing CoCo Nuts Planet Cowboy boots.
Milton Menasco and grey pony wearing high fashion equestrian outfit.
High Fashion Equestrian photo shoot with Milton Menasco wearing Free Rein breeches.
High Fashion Equestrian photo shoot with Milton Menasco wearing Free Rein breeches and hip bag.
High Fashion Equestrian photo shoot with Milton Menasco wearing Free Rein breeches and Target trench coat.
High Fashion Equestrian photo shoot with Milton Menasco wearing Free Rein breeches and trench coat from Target.
Free X Rein breeches worn by Milton Menasco with modern hip bag.
Free x Rein breeches and modern hip bag worn cross body.
Grey mare and Milton Menasco modeling Free x Rein clothing.
Milton Menasco equestrian couture photo shoot.
YSL sunglasses paired with equestrian fashion
woman standing on top of horse trailer by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Equestrian chic Milton Menasco standing on top of horse trailer by Elizabeth Hay Photography.
equestrian chic outfit by Milton Menasco, photography by Elizabeth Hay Photography
Badass Horse Babe pin by Milton Menasco photographed by Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Equestrian fashion outfit with Milton Menasco by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Equestrian fashion style with Milton Menasco by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography.
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I'm California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay. Call me Beth. If you love the smell of fresh hay, a clean horse, the sound of a nicker when you walk towards the stall, and you think dirty boots are better than clean — you're in the right place. Welcome to all the bloggy goodness.

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Where the equestrian and ranch lifestyle meet Art. Inspired by golden sunlight, the sweet scent of hay and the feeling of a glossy, dappled coat.