One of the most important events in life must be perfect, so almost all couples are wondering how to create original wedding photos. A photo session with horses can give your holiday a sea of positive emotions. At any time of the year, these animals will turn your celebration into a real romantic adventure and a good fairy tale.
Today, in many cities there are equestrian clubs that offer horses for rent specifically for wedding photo shoots. And the success of the entire photo shoot depends on your wise choice of not only the photographer, but also the riding instructor, as well as the horse itself.
Carriage for Cinderella
Rarely a girl in childhood did not dream of being in the role of a fairy-tale princess. So why not make this dream come true at your own wedding? There is a prince, a chic dress and shoes too. And in order to get a carriage with horses and a coachman, no special magic is required - such a rental service is provided not even in the largest populated areas.
It doesn’t matter how many horses will participate in the crew, what color they will be or how they are decorated. The main thing is that horses will not turn into mice at the most inopportune moment.
If the celebration is planned for winter, the carriage can be replaced with a carved sleigh, they look no less original and beautiful
How to behave during filming
The main thing is not to be afraid of horses, even though the animals are huge in size and capricious in character! Otherwise, the faces in the photographs will turn out distorted, and fear will be visible in the eyes.
During filming, you must not feed the animals, approach them from behind or pet them by the tail, otherwise the horse may kick.
You should remember that animals will not pose for you or obey your commands. The animal may wag its tail, stop for a snack, or shift from foot to foot.
If the photo session is planned outdoors, it is recommended to take a bottle of insect repellent with you. Then mosquitoes or flies will not bother you or the horse, and the photos will turn out much better.
Here are some more ideas for posing with horses. Please note that in the video the bride is photographed a lot in the water. It turns out very beautiful when the animal hits the water with its hooves and splashes fly in all directions. If you don't feel sorry for the horse, you can saddle it:
The horse is a very graceful animal from which brides have a lot to learn! It will help diversify your family album!
Astride a horse
Another option with the participation of horses at a wedding, when the bride and groom are not in the soft chairs of the carriage, but directly in the saddle. To do this, it is not at all necessary to be masters of equestrian sports; it is enough to take a couple of riding lessons from professionals. The instructor will be next to the newlyweds and advise if any difficulties arise.
A bride in a fluffy dress looks gorgeous in the saddle. However, if you want to get such shots, you should take into account that the rigid crinoline of the outfit in this case will greatly interfere; for a photo shoot it is better to remove it first.
Bride and groom riding horses
The groom can, for example, play the role of a “prince on a white horse.” However, if the animal is of a different color, the man will still look spectacular in the saddle.
Horses look appropriate at a cowboy-style wedding. The bride in a snow-white lace dress, long boots and the groom in a vest and wide-brimmed hat - such images are unlikely to leave anyone indifferent.
Ideas for photo poses with horses
A rural cart or trolley, which you can rent, will help emphasize the countryside flavor. If the photo shoot is taking place within the city, it is recommended to rent a luxury carriage. The “wedding cortege,” led by the newlyweds, sitting in a carriage drawn by two or three horses, will look sophisticated and original compared to other cars.
The best photos will be obtained if you know how to not only stay in the saddle, but also how to gallop. As a result, stunning shots: happy newlyweds enthusiastically and lovingly look into each other’s eyes, and graceful horses in the frame only complement the strong union of two loving hearts. You can also hang a swing from a tree, let the man swing his beloved on it, and the white horse stands behind.
For such a photo shoot, the main thing is to calculate your strength so that later you don’t have to make up bruises and cover up your broken knees with brilliant green.
Leisurely walks with noble and calm animals will add a romantic touch to the frame. It is better to walk with horses outside the city, since city streets and horses are two incompatible concepts. It will seem a little strange, and even inconvenient. During a walk, young people can stop and enjoy each other, as in the photo below:
Another option - a young man stands half sideways near the horse and holds it by the bridle, the girl hugs him by the waist with both hands and kisses him tenderly.
Very interesting - the bride and groom are sitting on the same mare, she is in front, he is behind, tenderly hugging and kissing his beloved.
It will be beautiful if the bride is photographed lying on a horse.
No less beautiful is a photograph in which the bride is sitting on a horse, and the young man is standing on the ground and reaching out to his beloved to kiss her.
The ideal place would be a small country path along which the newlyweds would walk accompanied by horses. It is better to take two four-legged friends for walks; this will visually strengthen the newly created union. Here are the pros' tips for posing for a wedding photo shoot. They will help you decide how to stand, sit, smile, walk, etc.
Walking photo shoot
Particular attention is paid to photographs at a wedding, because they preserve the memory of this significant day for many years.
A wide variety of ideas come to fruition: some go to an amusement park and ride on a carousel, others put on colorful sneakers and, led by the bride, kick a ball around a football field, others jump up together and take jumping pictures. But perhaps one of the most romantic images is a wedding photo shoot with horses.
Whether the bride and groom are in a carriage or on horseback - in both cases you will get beautiful, original shots
Alternative options could be the following:
- lovers feed the animal from their hands;
- the newlyweds merged in a kiss, and their horses simply grazed nearby;
- the bride sits on horseback, and the groom leads the horse by the bridle (or vice versa).
The landscape plays an important role in the photo shoot. However, horses look harmonious both in a picturesque secluded corner of nature and among urban architectural structures. You can even organize a photo shoot right in the stable, and you’ll get some pretty unusual photos. Any time of year will complement your shots with the necessary colors.
Newlyweds with running horses in the background
Choosing a location for a wedding photo shoot depending on the time of year
Bright, sunny, summer weather is the right moment for romantic photography. The only thing is that it can be hot, but you can use hats, umbrellas and sunglasses. Many weddings are held at this time, so it is recommended to order photography with horses in advance (2-3 weeks in advance) so as not to be disappointed in the absence of horses at the time of your celebration.
In warm weather , you can go to a field with sunflowers or gallop along the river bank. Here's how and where else you can have a wedding photo shoot in the summer. Here you will also find options for very beautiful poses.
A photo shoot in the fall is a romantic option. Only rain can spoil the trip. And so, imagine: against the backdrop of golden foliage, newlyweds lead the reins of a beautiful horse, making their way through the thicket of the forest. The couple looks beautiful on a suspension bridge or in the water, near the shore.
Even more interesting is the idea of posing in the fall at a racetrack or in an outdoor paddock. Where else can you take beautiful photos of newlyweds in the fall? Here we talk about nature, museums, studios and other places. In addition, you can select the required props.
Bride near a horse corral in autumn
Winter snowy landscapes look great in photographs. You can create a real fairy tale: a beautiful bride in a chic snow-white dress riding a bay horse against the backdrop of carved facades of ancient architectural structures and estates. You can get good shots in parks against the backdrop of trees covered with frost.
Bright and cheerful scenes are created when newlyweds ride on a sleigh with bells. In winter, you can't neglect bright accessories. Decorations such as balls, voluminous flowers and multi-colored ribbons look impressive.
Another option for the winter is to go to the stables and take some shots right there. Look here for more ideas on a winter wedding photo shoot. You will learn where it can be done, what can be useful for this, and how to pose correctly.
In spring , it would be appropriate to take a walk in the blooming garden and take a few photos on the forest path. How and where to conduct a photo shoot at this time, read in another article. There you will find tips on choosing the right props, location, accessories, etc.
Horse escort: how to make the right choice
Before you book a horse rental for your wedding, be sure to visit all the famous stables in the city. This way you can choose the most worthy and most suitable service option for yourself.
Here's what you should pay attention to first:
- appearance, grooming of animals;
- character, temperament of horses, behavior in familiar conditions (they must be trained and calm);
- professionalism of service personnel;
- cleanliness of the stable itself.
Everyone has different tastes, so horses can be chosen based on individual preferences. Here the breed, color and other characteristics of the animal’s appearance will play a role.
When visiting or calling stables, it is also important to ask about additional services. Not everyone has carriages, sleighs and festive decorations.
The financial issue is also important. The price of renting horses for a wedding can depend on many factors: the elite of the club, the number and color of animals, the equipment and decorations of the crew, the season, and the duration of the rental.
Just married – newlyweds on horseback
And finally, one more piece of advice for those interested in horse riding at a wedding. Horses are very large animals, so those who have not previously had constant contact with them may feel constrained and even afraid on a special day. To avoid unpleasant incidents, you should look for a specific horse in advance and gradually get used to it by taking several paid lessons. Accordingly, in this case there is also only one coach. You shouldn’t put off signing an agreement with a tenant for too long, especially during wedding season, so that your plans don’t get disrupted.
With dogs
Photography, where not only a couple of lovers, but also puppies or adult dogs takes part, always takes place in high spirits.
Many newlyweds keep animals and choose their pets as models. Firstly, this is also a member of the family, and secondly, it is easier to “agree” with your dog; it obeys the owner, and he, knowing the character of the pet, will correct its behavior.
If you don’t have your own dog, but want to have it at the photo shoot, then first you need to decide on the age and breed. Most often, huskies, St. Bernards, huskies, Samoyeds and other “northern” breeds are used to take photos in winter. It's easy to work with Labradors and Retrievers - they are incredibly positive, smart and kind dogs, and beautiful ones to boot.
You can reach an agreement with the owners at the club or simply by finding dog-related advertisements (puppies for sale, looking for a mate) in the newspaper of your city or on the Internet. Often breeders themselves offer the services of their pets for photo shoots.
Photos with a dog have their own specifics: it is best to pose while sitting, then both people and animals are completely included in the frame. For the same reason, there is usually a lot of long shots.
If the dog is not large, you can pick it up (be careful, there may be paw prints on the white dress). Both the street and the studio room are chosen as the location, but since these are mobile animals that cannot easily sit in one place for a long time, the walking option turns out to be more varied and emotional
Both the street and the studio room are chosen as the location, but since these are mobile animals that cannot easily sit in one place for a long time, the walking option turns out to be more varied and emotional.
If the models are not adult dogs, but puppies, the photographs come out especially “cute”
It doesn’t matter whether these kids grow up to be huge shaggy guards or eternally trembling Chihuahuas - today they are amazingly cute and will add a lot of positivity and kindness to wedding photos
The photographer will capture your games and fuss with the puppies, and you will get unforgettable emotions from communicating with the kids. In addition, a separate advantage of photo sessions in which dogs take part is their impact on people: the atmosphere becomes more relaxed and free.
While playing with the animal, walking, communicating with it, the bride and groom often forget about the camera, stop making a face, stop worrying, and behave naturally and at ease.
Therefore, the result is pleasing; the pictures turn out to be filled with feelings, “atmospheric”.
You can dress up your dog: tie a tie, a shirtfront, a bow tie, or wear a wreath of flowers instead of a collar. The company of several beautifully groomed poodles looks very impressive.
The style of the wedding also needs to be taken into account; for a Gothic style, you can take Great Danes for a photo shoot; for a leather or rocker session, pit bulls or Dobermans are suitable; and lap dogs and greyhounds will decorate the romantic style with their presence.
It happens that animals “give away” something unplanned during shooting; treat such episodes lightly and with humor, especially if the photographer managed to capture the moment, because such unstaged shots are rare, and not everyone has them.
In this video there are several more options for wedding photos with animals:
Today, wedding photographs against the backdrop of nature or architecture will surprise no one, but the animals in the photographs are an original and fresh solution. It is advisable to conduct such a photo session not on the wedding day, in order to completely surrender to pleasant emotions and not worry about what is already waiting for you somewhere. What animal would you like to see in your first family photos?
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