Below are some of the more common questions I get asked about Ride the Sky Equine Photography.
What is it like to work with Ride the Sky?
Working with Ride the Sky can vary depending on if you are an equine, pet, or branding client.
But the common thread no matter what type of photography is that we have a lot of laughs and a good time.
Learn more about the Ride the Sky Equine Photography client experience here.
Learn more about the Ride the Sky Pet Photography client experience here.
Do you photograph horse shows or horse events?
Many years ago I photographed events but as the business has grown, I moved away from doing events. The truth is that I enjoy working with my clients in a more long-term way. I enjoy getting to know them and their animals – and you just can’t do that when you are standing outside a ring all day.
There are a couple of exceptions:
I will photograph events for private clients (such as an individual or a group) who want their day documented. This means that I am at the event and I photograph that client’s entire day – their rides, the background shots, and candid shots. It’s like having your own paparazzi for the day.
You may also see me at events when I need to shoot background images for my stock photography or when I am testing out gear.
Where can I find out more about you?
I love it when you want to know more about me behind the scenes. If you haven’t already, check out the Meet Betsy page here.
Do you photograph weddings or families?
Ride the Sky is, first and foremost, an animal brand. I stick to photographing horses, dogs, and the people who love them.
I do photograph brides in their wedding dresses with their horses, and families with their horses and/or pets
And, of course, I photograph high school seniors with their horses. Because seriously, what’s the point of senior pictures if you can’t include your favorite horse in them? You can learn more about Chattanooga Equestrian Senior Portraits here.
But I am not a wedding photographer or a family portrait photographer specifically. In other words, I only photograph it if there’s an animal in it.
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Betsy Bird, Cr. Photog., CPP, of Ride the Sky Equine Photography spends her days doing insane things to make animals look at her. Clearly, she’s desperate for attention. Outside of acting like a total goofball, she invests in growing her business, mentoring photographers, dealing with her teenagers' angst, and hanging with Nitro, the best dog ever.
Betsy has earned her Photographic Craftsman degree from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) which honors photographers who contribute to the photographic industry through speaking, mentoring, and publishing. Betsy is also a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) with PPA. The CPP designation is held by fewer than 2,500 photographers nationwide and is a hallmark of consistency, technical skill, artistry, and professionalism.
Additionally, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Professional Photographers of East Tennessee (PPETN) and the Tennessee Professional Photographers Association (TNPPA). She is also a professional member of the Equine Photographers Network (EPN).
Betsy's award-winning work has been featured in a variety of publications and is found throughout homes and stables in the United States. She is also the co-author of the book, Equine & Equestrian Photography Poses that Sell: The Ultimate Guide to Posing Horses & Humans. She has also been featured on Scenic Trend, the Profitable Photographer Podcast, The Business Animal Podcast, Chatter Magazine, Cowgirls with Cameras Podcast, the Chattanooga Times Free Press, the Chattanoogan, and the Focal Points Podcast to name a few.
Ride the Sky Equine Photography specializes in on-location photography for horses and their equestrians. Ride the Sky Equine Photography is based in Chattanooga, TN and works in Tennessee, North Georgia, and beyond.