Educational Resources for Horse Photographers
Mentoring & Coaching
Looking to level up your business but feeling lost? Are your images decent, but behind the scenes, things are a hot mess? Exhausted from working all the time without seeing the profits? Fear not, my friend! I’m here to help.
I take a limited number of aspiring and established photographers under my wing. I’ll teach you the same processes I use to keep my business operating at peak performance even while I catch some z’s.
By building killer business workflows, putting personality in my business, and utilizing IPS sales, I create an enjoyable and high-level experience for my clients. If you’re ready to take your photography business to the next level, let’s chat.
Workshops
Do you dream of adding horse photography to your business, but feel intimidated by the prospect of working with these majestic creatures? Are you someone who learns best through hands-on experiences?
I work closely with a limited number of aspiring and established photographers. During these workshops, I’ll teach you everything you need to know about capturing stunning equine photographs, including safely working with camera gear around horses.
Personal workshops are currently available but if you prefer the energy of a group environment, don’t worry! Group workshops are coming in 2024, and you can get on the waitlist now.
Guides & Workbooks
I’ve compiled my tried-and-true strategies for posing, in-person sales, brand development, and more into resources that you can use to create a custom plan that works specifically for your horse business. No need to start from scratch or feel stuck in your journey. With these resources at your fingertips, you’ll be well on your way to success in no time. Be sure to sign up below to be notified as soon as they become available!
Image Critiques
Are your horse photos not quite hitting the mark? Are you struggling to figure out what’s going wrong with your images? Sometimes a fresh perspective can make all the difference. Let’s review your photos together and discuss what you’re doing right and where you could improve. With an expert eye and some guidance, you’ll be taking stunning horse photos in no time.
Recent Podcasts & Print
Betsy joins the girls of Cowgirls with Cameras to discuss all things posing! When it comes to posing people and horses, Betsy, and her co-author, Cara Taylor Swift, literally wrote the book! The girls sit down to discuss questions they were asked after polling the Cowgirls with Cameras and Ride the Sky Equine Photography communities.
Betsy joins the girls of The Business Animal podcast to discuss the importance of setting goals, why you should have big goals, and how to reach them when it comes to your animal business.
Betsy joins Dorie Howell of the Focal Points Podcast sponsored by nPhoto to discuss insights on time management and juggling responsibilities – including balancing her photography business with being a mother of three. Betsy emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and task blocking to stay organized and focused.
Betsy joins Luci Dumas on the Profitable Photographer Podcast to discuss mastering time management for busy photographers. With a background in both photography and marketing, Betsy is a whiz at branding, goal-setting, and running a profitable business.
Blog Posts for Horse Photographers
On the Pod: Understanding Brand Values with Betsy Bird
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...
The Ultimate Imaging USA Survival Guide: Tips for Newbies
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....