Let’s be honest—when you work behind the camera for a living, you don’t often pause long enough to step in front of it and say, “Hey, look what I did!” But today, I’m doing just that. In 2024, I was honored to earn my Photographic Craftsman degree from Professional...
Well, this happened—and I’m still wrapping my head around it. I’ve officially earned the Master of Photography degree from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Yep. That’s the one with the fancy medallion, the handshake on stage, and the kind of...
Big news! I'm officially back in the saddle (again). I've been elected as president of the Professional Photographers of East Tennessee, and I couldn't be more excited This marks my third year serving on the PETN Board of Directors. It is an honor to continue leading...
Exciting News: My Role on the TNPPA Board of Directors Well, here’s some news that’s worth shouting from the rooftops—or at least from the barn aisle! Not only do I get to capture stunning moments with horses every day at Ride the Sky Equine Photography, but...
Exciting news! "Equine & Equestrian Photography Poses that Sell" has soared to the #1 spot on the Amazon Hot New Release List in it's category! Co-written by myself and Cara Taylor Swift, this book is more than just a photography manual—it's a game-changer for...
Exciting news to share – I've been elected Vice President of the Professional Photographers of East Tennessee (PPETN). This marks my second year on the board of directors, and I couldn't be more thrilled to contribute to the growth of the local photography industry. ...
It's been a remarkable journey at the Tennessee Professional Photographers Association's 72nd Annual Convention, and I'm thrilled to share it with you. The TNPPA convention, held from September 22nd to 25th, was a true celebration of photographic excellence,...
The Business Animal Podcast recently had Betsy Bird of Ride the Sky Equine Photography on for a discussion about Understanding Brand Values. The episode was a wide-ranging discussion about what brand values are, how you discover your brand values, and why you need...
Betsy Bird of Ride the Sky Equine Photography was on the Business Animal Podcast recently on an episode about Reaching your Goals as a Business Owner. The Business Animal Podcast shares stories, techniques, strategies, and inspiration for animal-based businesses....
Betsy Bird of Ride the Sky Equine Photography was in the news recently when featured on Shoutout DFW. Shoutout DFW features artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs and discussions revolve around risk-taking, work-life balance, entrepreneurship, and inspiration. You can...