Hey everyone, it’s your boy back again with another little project I tackled recently. This time, it’s all about capturing a majestic “rearing horse photo”. Let me tell you, it was a bit of a ride, but I’m pretty stoked with how it turned out. So, let’s dive into how I went about getting this shot.

First off, I had to find a horse. Not just any horse, but one that could rear up on command. That’s the real trick, isn’t it? I reached out to a few local stables and finally found a place that had some trained horses. They were used in shows and stuff, so they knew how to do all sorts of cool tricks, including rearing.
Planning the Shot
Next up, I had to figure out the best time to get the shot. I wanted that golden hour glow, you know, that warm, soft light you get just after sunrise or before sunset. Makes everything look magical. So, I booked a slot with the stable for an early morning session.
- Finding the Horse: Searched for stables with trained horses.
- Timing: Aimed for the golden hour for that magical light.
- Location Scouting: Chose a spot with a clean background.
Setting the Stage
I also had to think about the background. I didn’t want anything too distracting. A nice, open field with some trees in the distance seemed perfect. I went to the location a day before just to scout it out, make sure there weren’t any weird shadows or anything that would mess up the shot.
The Shoot
The day of the shoot, I got there early to set up my gear. I used my trusty old camera with a decent lens. Nothing too fancy, but it gets the job done. I set it on a tripod to keep everything steady. The horse handler was super helpful, getting the horse, a beautiful, powerful-looking stallion, into position.
- Gear Setup: Used a basic camera and lens on a tripod.
- Horse in Position: Worked with a handler to get the stallion ready.
- Capturing the Moment: Took a bunch of shots as the horse reared.
Then it was just a matter of waiting for the right moment. The handler would give the signal, the horse would rear up, and I’d snap away. I took a ton of photos, just firing off shots like a madman. I wanted to make sure I got at least one good one. It was a bit chaotic, but that’s part of the fun, right?

Post-Processing
After the shoot, I loaded all the photos onto my computer and started going through them. Most of them were blurry or just didn’t capture the moment right. But there were a few gems in there. I picked the best one and did some light editing. I just played around with the lighting a bit, the contrast, and the shadows. Nothing too crazy, just enough to make the photo pop a little more.
Final Thoughts
In the end, I was really happy with how the photo turned out. It wasn’t perfect, but it captured the power and beauty of the horse. It was a lot of work, but totally worth it. Plus, I learned a bunch along the way. You know, it’s always an adventure with these little projects. They might seem like a pain at the time, but when you’re done, you look back and think, “Yeah, that was pretty cool.”
So there you have it, folks. That’s the story behind my rearing horse photo. Hope you enjoyed the ride. Catch you all in the next one!