Abby & Ernie | Senior Portraits with a horse | Elgin, Il | Kinvarra Stables
Senior Pictures with a horse
Kinvarra Stables in Elgin, IL
While it’s true that the majority of my sessions take place in Wisconsin, every now and then I get to dip into one of the neighboring states for a session. I love the change of scenery, and there’s nothing better than getting to explore a new area. That’s why I was so excited for Abby’s session in Elgin, Illinois. Elgin is a lovely city located in the Chicago metropolitan area, and while there I was treated to a beautiful day with warmth and sunshine—perfect for a day spent outside.
Our session took place at the Kinvarra Stables in Elgin, and I have to take a moment to gush about this gorgeous place. I’ve seen many equestrian centers and stables throughout my life, but there was something undeniably special about Kinvarra. The stables, founded by Janet Sassmannshausen in the late 1980s, is a well-respected pillar within the horse industry. And while Kinvarra has served as a launching point for some of today’s most successful equestrians, the company has never failed to lose sight of its humble beginnings and family-based values. Not to mention, Kinvarra Stables is stunning, and to have the opportunity to photograph there was a true privilege. I would welcome any opportunity to photograph there again.
Abby and her beautiful horse Ernie were such a blast to photograph, and I loved getting to know Abby and her mom. Ernie is a hunter/jumper, and his spunky personality was a perfect compliment to Abby’s bubbly and joyous presence. She was naturally excited about the future—a high school senior on the brink of entering a daunting, yet thrilling, new chapter, and she was full of anecdotes about her life as an equestrian. Abby’s undeniable passion shines through in everything she says and does, and I’m confident that she’s just getting started when it comes to a life as an equestrian.
Meeting Abby and Ernie was a treat, and it made the drive to Illinois entirely worth it. In any case, I’m always more than happy to travel for a client. I’ve been known to travel as far as Florida before, and I’d be willing to go even farther! If you are interested in my services but live outside of Wisconsin, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to see if we can work something out. A new place guarantees a new adventure, and no matter where you are in this great big world, I’d love to meet you.
