Photographing horses

A horse galloping freely with its mane blowing in the wind, a rare moment of complicity between the rider and his mount, a beautiful light which highlights the lustrous coat of a chestnut... In contact with the horses, the photographer's eye perceives numerous moments to capture. However, behind successful photography there are technical data that must be understood and mastered to produce superb images.

Throughout the pages of this work, the fruit of the experience of two horse enthusiasts, fans of equestrian photography will find:

• • Simple and effective technical advice for, among other things, taking photos in poor light conditions, using the flash at the right time, understanding ISO, reading a histogram, knowing the rules of composition and the right settings when facing a subject in movement ;
  • Practical scenarios, adapted to the world of horses, whether photographing a horse in the box, capturing an action in competition, immortalizing artists in a horse show or taking beautiful trail photographs ;
  • Tips, clear and accessible, which allow you to resolve all the difficulties that you may encounter when photographing horses;
  • Many photographs that depict classic mistakes, so you can avoid them.

Complete, technical, while remaining easy at first, this book takes stock of the fundamentals of digital photography and their application to allow everyone to successfully capture the snapshots that horses offer us on a daily basis.