My fellow photographers always laugh when I tell them I’m an introvert. They follow up by telling me I must be the “most extroverted introvert ever”. And, in a way, it’s true. I can totally "be on" when needed. But afterward? I might need a three-day silent retreat to...
Hey there, Horse Photographers! I recently had an absolute blast chatting with Kim Beer and Cara Taylor Swift on the Cowgirls with Cameras podcast, and I’m thrilled to share it with you! 🎙️🐴 We dove into one of our favorite subjects—posing horses and their humans—and...
Hey there, fellow photographers! I'm thrilled to announce that I've been elected to the prestigious Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Council. I am one of the three councilors representing Tennessee and among the 150 councilors from the United States and...
Hey there, fellow photographers! Can you believe we're already halfway through the year? And you know what that means, it's time for set goals for the second half of the year! As a horse photographer and small business owner, staying on track and adapting plans as the...
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...
Hey there, fellow photographers! Guess who took center stage on the latest episode of the Focal Points Podcast? That's right, it was me! I recently had an amazing chat with the fabulous Dorie Howell. It felt more like catching up with an old friend than your average...
Tennessee horse photographer Betsy Bird was a recent guest on The Profitable Photographers podcast. In collaboration with host Luci Dumas, Betsy takes center stage and offers a masterclass in time management for the bustling photographer. Raised on a small horse farm...
Oh boy, do I have a story for you! Imagine this: you're on the phone with a potential client who's interested in getting some updated photos. They're excited and ready to chat about the details, but before you even get started, they pause and ask, Are you going to be...
On July 20, 2023, the Photographic Society of Chattanooga was treated to an enlightening presentation by horse photographer, Betsy Bird. With her captivating talk titled "Horse Photography for Non-Equine Photographers," Bird took attendees on a journey into the...
Hey there! So, last week, I found myself cruising down the road to North Carolina in order to give a presentation at the North Carolina Professional Photographer’s Photo Expo 2023 conference. They invited me to speak about horse photography.And, you know me, tell me I...