I’m so excited to share Ashley’s western couples portraits with horses — this session was a GOOD one! It landed on the last hot day of 2025, and summer clearly wasn’t ready to clock out yet. Warm sun, green grass, no fall chill in sight. Honestly? Perfect.

I met Ashley and Rob at their brand-new property just outside Stratford, WI, and it delivered. Wide-open fields, lush grass, great light, and plenty of space to move. Simple setup, solid location, and exactly what sessions like this need.

Ashley brought along her three mares — Sloan, Dynasty, and 6 Pack — and they were all in. Calm, ears forward, and easy from the start.

Sloan, the palomino, is Ashley’s original barrel horse, and it shows. Confident, steady, and completely comfortable doing her thing.

6 Pack is Ashley’s team penning mare and she’s heading to the World Finals in just a couple weeks. That one speaks for itself.

Dynasty has a cool transition story! She started out as Rob’s team penning horse, and not long after he and Ashley started dating, she was introduced to the barrel pattern. It clicked quickly, and now she’s running strong patterns of her own — going from cows to cans without missing a beat!

Rob even made a guest appearance, proving that yes, boyfriends can survive a photoshoot — and even look good doing it. Between the two of them, there was plenty of laughter, a few sarcastic comments, and the kind of genuine moments you can’t pose if you try.

If this was the send-off for fall, it couldn’t have gone better.

Ashley, you are an absolute gem! You are more beautiful than you give yourself credit for — inside and out — and I couldn’t be more obsessed with how this session turned out. These photos are some of my favorites, and I’m so excited to share just a few of them here!

Thinking About Booking Your Own Couples Portraits With Horses?

If you’re thinking about couples portraits with horses and want something that actually feels like you, you’re in the right place. These sessions are laid-back, real, and built around how you and your horses already interact — no stiff posing, no overthinking it.

As a Wisconsin equine photographer, I focus on couples portraits with horses that feel natural and easy. You show up with your horse. I’ll handle the rest and keep things moving so it never feels awkward or forced.

If you’re ready for couples portraits with horses that feel genuine, relaxed, and true to your everyday life, I’d love to chat. Let’s plan a session that fits your vibe — two-legged and four-legged included.

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