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Equine photography

Horse photoshoots in Suffolk

Beautiful, characterful photography for horses and their people. Based in Suffolk and photographing horses and their owners throughout East Anglia and beyond, Laura creates relaxed, bespoke equine photoshoots that capture your horse’s personality, your connection and the moments you want to remember forever.

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Whether you’re looking for timeless portraits of your horse, photographs of you together, relaxed documentary images at home or on the yard, or something a little more creative, every session is crafted around you and your horse.

With decades of experience around horses, Laura has worked with horses of all shapes, sizes and personalities - from cheeky shetland ponies to big, bold warmbloods and plenty in between.

She will guide you through the process, all whilst making sure your horse stays comfortable throughout.

And when the photographs are chosen and retouched, you’ll be able to turn your favourites into beautiful pieces of artwork for your home. Your horse’s photographs will become something you can enjoy every day, rather than another gallery sat on your phone.

Your horse. Your story.

  • forest equine photoshoot with tricolour horse and owner

    Horse & owner portraits

    You don’t need to know how to pose, Laura will guide you. Sessions aren’t strictly posed. Laura will guide you with starting points & gentle direction, leaving plenty of room for the natural moments to unfold.

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    Fine art - black background

    Laura has photographed dozens of horses in this signature low-key style over the years, usually using nothing more elaborate than natural light and a stable or barn doorway. Studio sessions are available with external flash if desired.

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    Fine art - white background

    Entirely horse-focused, a white background creates a striking portrait that captures the finer details & character of your horse. These can be taken in the same way as black background images, with natural light.

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    Special occasions & details

    Laura has been fortunate enough to have photographed a few ‘cherish the dress’ sessions with horses involved. If you’d love to get your wedding dress or prom dress out again, get in touch for a chat!

  • A girl riding a brown and white horse in a grassy field with trees in the background.

    At home / on the yard

    Relaxed, natural photographs where your horse feels most comfortable - at home. Creating art at the place your everyday memories unfold is extra special. Wherever the location, Laura will make it work for your session.

  • A woman with long blonde hair in a striped shirt kissing a brown horse on the nose with a green, leafy background.

    Celebration of life sessions

    Sometimes circumstances mean a photoshoot needs to happen sooner than planned. Laura is here to provide a genuine, caring experience. These sessions are super relaxed, celebrating every little quirk you want to treasure.

But my horse won’t stand still…

That’s perfectly fine. They don’t need to!

Laura has photographed everything from cheeky ponies to big, opinionated horses, and a perfectly behaved horse definitely isn’t a requirement for beautiful photographs. Some basic ground manners are ideal, but for young, nervous or rescued horses we just work with what we have on the day.

Sessions are deliberately relaxed, with plenty of opportunity to move both during and between photographs. Laura will take time to get to know your horse, work out what gets their attention (and what definitely doesn’t!) and gently guide you both through the session.

If standing still isn’t their strong point, she’ll work quickly when everything comes together rather than expecting them to hold a pose. Your horse’s comfort always comes first. There’s never any rush, or expectation of perfection and there’s absolutely no need to worry if they decide to bring their own thoughts and ideas to the photoshoot. They’re living, breathing, sentient beings and that’s what Laura is there to capture for you.

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What happens at an equine photoshoot?

From the first conversation to seeing your finished photographs at home, every equine photography session is carefully planned around you and your horse. Laura will guide you through from start to finish, so you don’t need to arrive knowing how to pose, where to stand, or what will photograph well - that’s her job!

A woman standing between two horses in front of a stable, holding their reins, with hanging flower baskets on each side at Beckingham Hall.

Of course, if you want to understand more beforehand, or get some inspiration, Pinterest is a great resource to make use of. You’re welcome to share your saved pins with Laura before your session too, particularly if there are photographs, locations or ideas you love

  • 01 | Saying hello

    It starts with a chat. Before your photoshoot, Laura will get to know a little about you, your horse and what you’d love to create from the session. You’ll talk through your ideas, your horse’s personality, suitable locations and who you’d like to include, as well as any worries you might have. This is also the time to talk about the kind of photographs you’re drawn to and how you might eventually like to display them, so Laura can plan your session with the end result in mind.

  • 02 | Getting ready

    You won’t be left wondering what to wear or how to prepare your horse. Before the session, Laura will help you plan the details. From clothing & turnout to tack and anything useful to bring along. There’s no need to transform your horse into something they’re not, but we do want them to be clean, comfortable and looking their best, while you wear something you’re confident and comfy in too.

  • 03 | Your photoshoot

    This is where the fun begins! Laura will take some time to let your horse settle and become comfortable with her and the camera before getting properly under way. The session won’t be rigidly posed, but you’ll be supported and guided between photos. There’ll be time to move, reset, have a giggle when things don’t quite go to plan, and let the natural moments happen too. Every session is unique, so you’ll come into the day knowing what we’re looking to create, whether that’s individual portraits, photographs of you together or more detailed fine art images. Above all, everything works at your horse’s pace.

  • 04 | The big reveal

    Once Laura has carefully selected and lightly retouched your photographs, it’s time to see them properly. At your Design Session (ideally in person) you’ll see your finished images for the first time and choose the ones you love most. You’ll also be able to see and feel product samples and explore different options for displaying your images. From individual pieces of wall art to fine art prints, albums and collections, there’s an artistic solution for everyone. If you’re considering wall art, Laura can even help you visualise how your chosen photographs will look in your own home before you order.

  • 05 | Made for you

    Once you’ve chosen your favourites, your finished artwork is professionally produced and carefully checked by Laura before it reaches you. Whatever you’ve chosen, the aim is the same: to turn the photographs from your session into something tangible that you can live with and enjoy for years to come.

Your photographs deserve more than a screen

Your photoshoot might last an afternoon, but the photos created from it are designed to stay with you for much longer.

Laura offers a carefully selected collection of professional wall art, fine art prints, albums and keepsakes, helping you turn your favourite photographs into something made for your home. You’ll be able to see and handle product samples at your design session, with Laura there to help you choose the right photographs and pieces for your space.

  • Collection of five horses standing side by side on a dark background, displayed in an art frame on an easel.

    Fine Art Tray

    A beautifully textured fine art print, hand-coated with seven layers of protective varnish and presented in a contemporary tray frame. The result?

    A striking glass-free piece of wall art.

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    Signature Print Box

    A truly satisfying way to enjoy a collection of your favourite photographs.

    Choose up to 20 mounted fine art prints, presented in a handcrafted walnut box customised to complement your home.

  • Two framed photographs of people on horses with real hair attached to the horse's tails that match the hair of the people in the photos.

    Tails to Treasure

    Unique to Laura Fiddaman Photography, combine one of your favourite photographs with a cutting of your horse’s tail hair to create a deeply personal keepsake. Each piece is handcrafted by Laura and professionally framed locally, preserving both photograph & tail together as a lasting piece of artwork.

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Client Love

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When my much-loved childhood pony was diagnosed with a terminal illness, I knew I wanted some photos to remember him by. I hate having my photo taken, but knew I’d put it off long enough! Laura was the natural choice to ask to capture my special boy’s huge personality, and she did a great job at putting me at ease throughout too. Even though it was bittersweet, the morning was spent full of smiles and laughter! The end product did not disappoint - he is captured exactly the way I want to remember him. Thank you Laura, I’m so grateful to have such a treasured way of remembering my “heart horse”.

— Charlotte & Red

A bride and groom sitting on a hay bale in a field, smiling, with a horse decorated with flowers nearby, Essex.

My husband and I wanted to have a wedding dress photo shoot with my pony Flynn. We had never done anything like this before and we were quite nervous. We shouldn't have been. Laura was fabulous, within minutes we forgot we were posing for photos and had such a good time, lots of laughs. The photos Laura took were amazing, I have them on display all over my house. I would not hesitate to recommend Laura - she is brilliant!

— Tracey, Martin & Flynn

Frequently Asked Questions

Still curious about something? Here are a few questions that Laura is most often asked about horse photoshoots, from what to wear and where sessions take place to weather, nervous horses and what happens afterwards.

  • Equine photography sessions are £147, which includes £50 credit to put towards your chosen photographic products.

    Your photos are purchased separately, so you can decide what you love at your Design Session rather than committing to a package before you’ve even seen your images.

    Whether you fall in love with one statement piece or too many images to choose between, you can create a collection that works for you and your home.

  • Equine photoshoots take place at a location chosen to suit you, your horse and the photographs we’re looking to create. This might be at your own yard, at home or another suitable location.

    Laura is based in Ipswich, Suffolk and photographs horses throughout East Anglia and beyond. Location is something you’ll discuss when planning your session, so don’t worry if you’re unsure where would photograph best - Laura can help there.

  • Wear what you feel comfortable and confident in - if you don’t feel like yourself, it will show in the photographs.

    Simple neutral clothing generally photographs beautifully; try to avoid large logos, bright colours and busy patterns that can draw attention away from you and your horse. You don’t need to turn up in a suit or wedding dress - but you’re more than welcome to!

    Laura will help with clothing ideas before your session if required, and there’s plenty of inspiration on her Pinterest boards too

  • Laura keeps close tabs on the weather before every outdoor horse photoshoot, so there’s no need to spend the week obsessively refreshing the forecast. A final decision will usually be made 24-48 hours beforehand, when we have a much better idea of what the weather is actually doing.

    If it really is going to be a washout or the location has become unsuitable, Laura keeps backup dates available and your session can be rearranged. You’ll have the bonus of a clean pony, but you might have to bathe them again if there’s a bit of a delay until the new date… Good old Britain.

    For time sensitive sessions, Laura has worked in the rain before and been able to create meaningful photographs despite the surroundings. Where there’s a will there’s a way, and if it’s now or never, you will get the best Laura can offer regardless of the weather.

  • Absolutely not. Laura doesn’t expect your horse to stand like a statue for an entire photoshoot. Nor would she want them to.

    Fidgety horses can move around between photographs, and Laura will guide you on where you need to be before being ready to capture the moment when it all comes together.

    As long as you can safely interact with your horse, the session can be adapted around their personality. Young, nervous and quirky horses are welcome too, but their comfort always comes before getting the photograph.

  • Please do! Even if only for a part of your session. Your photoshoot is about telling your story, so other horses, dogs and the people who matter to you can all be a part of it. It also means we have extra pairs of hands to help out, which is always worth considering.

    Just let Laura know who you’d like to include when planning your session so everything can be organised with plenty of time and the right locations in mind.

    You don’t have to be in every photograph either; your session can include a mixture of individual portraits and photographs together.

  • Horse photoshoots usually take around 1 - 2 hours, but there is no time limit on your session. Laura only books one photoshoot in per day, so you can rest assured her focus is always on you and your horse on your photoshoot date.

    Some horses will settle very quickly, and see the camera as their own personal paparazzi - making Laura’s job very easy. Other horses might take time to get comfortable. Everything happens at the pace your horse is comfortable with, and if that means taking extra snack breaks or walking it off there’s no stress.

  • Digital files are available to purchase at your design session, either on their own or alongside your chosen artwork.

    Full resolution digital images are available in bundles, while every piece of artwork you order also includes the corresponding web-resolution digital file.

    Your photographs are first presented at your design session, so you can see the finished collection properly and choose the images you genuinely love.

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Ready to tell your horse’s story?

Whether you’ve been pondering an equine photoshoot for years or the idea has only just crossed your mind, Laura would love to hear about you and your horse.

Get in touch to start planning a relaxed, personal photography experience created around the two of you.

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