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Santa Ynez Equine Photography

with Avery and Cumani

During this crazy year, I have been so grateful for every single session. This Santa Ynez Equine Photography session with Avery and Cumani was no exception. I met Avery a few years ago during a commercial shoot for Platinum Performance. Needless to say I thought Avery was quite the horsewoman right away. Therefore I was so excited to photograph her senior pictures with Cumani!

Avery and Cumani compete in 3 Day Eventing. Moreover, they are under the guidance of Trinity Eventing in Buellton. Naturally, I love all of my Santa Ynez Equine Shoots because the SYV is just gorgeous. However, this one with Avery and her beautiful grey was exceptional.

Even though we had some smoke in the air from the California fires, the photos turned out lovely. Especially with Avery’s lovely outfit options and color palette. Of course, I think every color goes with a pretty grey pony. However, the powder blue dress Avery wore had major Cinderella vibes.

Naturally Avery brought her sweet dog into some of the images as well. In addition, her horse and dog were perfect together. We finished up with a few solo shots of Avery in her FFA attire and a pretty silk top.

Clearly, I had beautiful subjects in front of me. So this Santa Ynez Equine Photography shoot with Avery and Cumani was a complete success. Even though the air quality challenged us, it couldn’t keep us down!

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Santa Ynez Equine Photography session with senior girl and horse from Trinity Eventing by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Santa Ynez Equine Photography session with Avery and Cumani from Trinity Eventing by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Santa Ynez Equine Photography session with girl and her horse from Trinity Eventing by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Santa Ynez Equine Photography session with Avery and grey gelding from Trinity Eventing by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Santa Ynez Equine Photography session with Avery and grey horse from Trinity Eventing by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Santa Ynez Equine Photography session with graduate and grey horse from Trinity Eventing by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Santa Ynez Equine Photography session with Avery, horse and dog from Trinity Eventing by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Santa Ynez Equine Photography session with australian shepherd dog by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Santa Ynez Equine Photography session with Avery and grey horse by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Santa Ynez Equine Photography session with Avery and grey gelding by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Santa Ynez Equine Photography session with Avery and her horse by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Santa Ynez Equine Photography session with graduating senior and her horse by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Santa Ynez Equine Photography session with graduating senior and her grey horse by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Santa Ynez Equine Photography session with graduating senior and her gelding by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Graduating senior and her high school FFA jacket by Elizabeth Hay Photography.
graduating senior and her horse by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography.
graduating senior walking through a dry field with a rustic barn in the background by Elizabeth Hay Photography
graduating senior girl and her Austrian shepherd dog by Elizabeth Hay Photography
Grey 3 day eventing horse by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography
a girl and her grey gelding by California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay Photography
graduating equestrian and her horse by California Equine Photographer from San Luis Obispo, Elizabeth Hay Photography.
a girl and her white horse by Elizabeth Hay Photography, California Equine photography
Graduating Senior Avery and her grey horse Cumani by California Equine Photographer, Elizabeth Hay Photography in Santa Ynez, California.
Graduating Senior Avery and her horse Cumani by California Equine Photographer, Elizabeth Hay Photography in Santa Ynez, California.
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