by Betsy Bird | Feb 21, 2023 | blog, Horse Photography
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... 
by Betsy Bird | Feb 7, 2023 | Horse Photography
At one point or another, most serious equestrians have had to sell a horse. A set of high-quality sale horse photos can make a difference in the speed of your sale and, often, the price. Think about the last time you scrolled through sale horse listings. What made you... 
by Betsy Bird | Jan 31, 2023 | equestrian seniors, Horse Photography, Senior Pictures
When it came to planning her senior pictures, Lauren knew she wanted to include both her horse and dog! After all, they have both played a huge part in her life throughout high school. Lauren is a high school senior who enjoys horseback riding, musical theater, dance,... by Betsy Bird | Jan 24, 2023 | Horse Photography, Senior Pictures
We photographed Grace and her 3-year-old Friesian cross, Majic, at Cedar Hills Farm. Located in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, Cedar Hills is a lovely wedding venue with a lot to offer. Majic got introduced to a lot of new noises, sights, and sounds while we were there but... by Betsy Bird | Jan 17, 2023 | Pet Photography
If you love a good rom-com movie love story, this is the one for the ages. Single Guy, Phil adopts a handsome dog named Jack. Phil takes Jack to Riverview Animal Hospital in Chattanooga, TN for a check-up. The veterinarian, Dr. Marisa Shulman, turns out to be the... 
by Betsy Bird | Jan 10, 2023 | equestrian seniors, Horse Photography, Senior Pictures
Hannah spent much of her high school career with her horse, Blaze, on the football field of Coahulla Creek high school in Dalton, GA. So, naturally, we had to photograph part of their session there. We also photographed part of Hannah’s session at the... 
by Betsy Bird | Jan 3, 2023 | equestrian seniors, Horse Photography, Senior Pictures
Emma wanted to have her equestrian senior pictures with her lesson horses. It is such a great idea to take your senior pictures with horses who have had a large impact on your life – even if you don’t own them yourself. After all, a high school senior... 
by Betsy Bird | Dec 13, 2022 | equestrian seniors, Horse Photography, Senior Pictures
One of the most common questions I get asked is what do I wear for an equestrian portrait session? Ride the Sky Equine Photography clients receive a lovely guide and detailed instructions on this very subject. But, in the meantime, here are 9 secrets to styling... 
by Betsy Bird | Dec 6, 2022 | Commercial, equestrian brand photography
Hey there, horse business owners! Let’s talk about something that might be a little old-school but is still wildly effective—offline marketing for horse businesses. Yes, I know we live in a digital age where Instagram reels and Facebook ads are all the rage. But if... 
by Betsy Bird | Nov 29, 2022 | blog
Are you drawing a blank on how to write a value proposition for a horse business? Or for that matter what exactly a value proposition is? If you are like most equestrian small business owners, you are probably thinking, “a value…what?” A value...