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An Equine Photographer’s Guide to Photographing Horses I’ve had a few people reach out to me about what it takes to be an equine photographer. And who can blame them? Horses are graceful, magnificent beings (…90% of the time). Hi, I’m Kristina and I’ve been photographing horses since 2014. I started off self-taught for years […]

Tips and Tricks

May 15, 2023

An Equine Photographer’s Guide to Photographing Horses

Does the Canon 100-400mm lens work for barrel racing? I had that question and Google didn’t have an answer for me, so I decided to test it out.

Tips and Tricks

April 24, 2023

Using the Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM for Barrel Racing

Tips on horse show photography etiquette from Truluck Photography, an El Paso, Texas based horse show photographer.

Tips and Tricks

February 6, 2023

Horse Show Photography Etiquette

How do you find the right equine photographer for you? By researching and asking questions! This blog post has 5 important questions to ask your photographer.

Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized

August 29, 2022

5 Questions You Should Ask Your Equine Photographer

Holiday photos with an equestrian twist. Here’s how you can get ready to shoot your own holiday wreath session.

Tips and Tricks

September 5, 2021

6 Tips to Rock Your Holiday Wreath Photos

Gallery Reveals are part of your experience when booking a photo session with Truluck Photography. Read all about what they encompass in this blog post!

Sessions, Tips and Tricks

June 6, 2021

What is a Gallery Reveal? | El Paso, TX Equine Photographer

This is a concern that many of my clients bring up during their session planning call. It’s perfectly normal! In this blog, I have some tips on how to potentially prevent your horse from acting up and what we can do if it does end up happening.

Tips and Tricks

May 17, 2021

What to Do if Your Horse Misbehaves at Your Photo Session | El Paso Equine Photographer

How long does a session with Truluck Photography last? There are a few factors in this – the amount of sunlight available, the session package that you choose, and your horse’s behavior.

Tips and Tricks

May 17, 2021

How Long Does a Session Last? | West Texas Equine Photographer

Size matters when it comes to putting your artwork on your walls. See the differences in print sizes and how I help my clients figure out what works for their homes!

Tips and Tricks

May 4, 2021

Size Matters – Printing | West Texas Equine Photographer

Fine Art Sessions (also known as black background sessions) are the perfect way to showcase the beauty of your horse and get some seriously amazing wall art. I absolutely love the creativity that they inspire. There are a few things you should know prior to your Fine Art Session – grooming your horse, getting your horse mentally prepared for the session, cleaning the entryway, enlisting help, and letting stress go.

Tips and Tricks

April 26, 2021

5 Ways You Can Prepare for Your Fine Art Session | West Texas Equine Photographer