by Betsy Bird | Dec 10, 2024 | blog
Exciting News: My Role on the TNPPA Board of Directors Well, here’s some exciting news from yours truly! Not only do I get to spend my days capturing the beauty of horses through my lens at Ride the Sky Equine Photography, but now I’m also expanding my role... by Betsy Bird | Nov 19, 2024 | Learn
If you’re a horse photographer juggling client work, marketing, editing, and everything in between, organization is key. With so many tasks on your plate, you need a strategy to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. The solution lies in mastering the art of... 
by Betsy Bird | Nov 5, 2024 | Learn
If you’re a photographer in Tennessee and haven’t heard about the Tennessee Professional Photographers Association (TNPPA), buckle up because you’re in for a treat! I’m not just saying this because I was recently elected to the executive board of directors (serving as... 
by Betsy Bird | Oct 22, 2024 | Learn
I was chatting with some newer photographers the other day, and wow, the buzz around the Professional Photographers of America’s Imaging USA 2025 is already happening. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or stepping into your first conference, there’s no denying that... 
by Betsy Bird | Oct 8, 2024 | Learn
Hey there, fellow horse photographers! Ever found yourself in a bind because you couldn’t visit a location before a portrait session? Haven’t we all?! I almost always visit a location before a session. I like to hold my pre-session consultations there so I can meet... 
by Betsy Bird | Sep 24, 2024 | Horse Photography
Picture this: It’s a crisp spring morning at Euchee Meadows Equestrian. And what are we doing? Creating holiday horse portraits, of course! Holiday horse portraits aren’t just about creating stunning images—though, of course, that’s the goal. At a lesson... 
by Betsy Bird | Sep 10, 2024 | equestrian brand photography
Hey there, Equestrian Entrepreneurs! 🐴 Let’s tackle the elephant in the room: the cost of hiring an equestrian brand photographer. I totally get it—money matters, especially when you’re steering an equestrian small business through these unpredictable times. But... 
by Betsy Bird | Aug 27, 2024 | Learn
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... 
by Betsy Bird | Aug 13, 2024 | equestrian seniors, Horse Photography, Senior Pictures
Hi there, it’s Emily Dischler, your go-to hair and makeup artist in Chattanooga, TN! I’m thrilled to share some tips on how to get your skin and hair ready for your horse and rider photo session. This blog post is packed with useful advice to ensure you look and... 
by Betsy Bird | Jul 30, 2024 | Learn
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...