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Equestrian Photography

As lifelong equestrians ourselves, there's nothing better than an equine photoshoot for us!  

 

Whether you are an equestrian business needing a commercial photographer with almost 30 years of experience with horses; or a personal photoshoot for yourself or as a gift for a loved one. MHG Photography can cover every option and ensure that you have the best and safest experience for all involved, including your horses.


We can travel to your yard, location, beach, woods, cross-country course, arena hire, or wherever else you may have in mind. We can tailor your equine photoshoot package to suit you, from a mare with foal at foot, stud farm, clothing brand, feed products, gift vouchers for special occasions and even sales photography.

 

Looking for top-notch commercial equestrian photography and videography services?

 

We specialise in capturing the beauty and elegance of the equestrian world, offering professional imagery that exceeds expectations. With an impressive portfolio of clients including Great British Racing, Smart Lick, Vivendi Apparel, and Horslyx, we have established ourselves as trusted partners in the industry.

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"Megan captured some beautiful photos of Angel she was patient and kind. I am blown away with the end result and can’t thank you enough highly recommended."

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- Angela Atkinson.

A 20% deposit is required to secure your booking and date. Each shoot travel within 30 miles of Osmotherley, North Yorkshire and thereafter will incur at a charge of 45p per additional mile. Outdoor shoots are subject to weather and may be subject to rescheduling at MHG Photography's discretion.

MHG Photography specialises in equestrian photography and offers photoshoots that capture individual riders, teams, and the special connection between horse and rider. We have worked in the equestrian industry for many years, shooting for all levels of brands to Olympians. We understand the importance of horse and rider connection, whether that's for a personal shoot or marketing your brand to equestrians. Our photoshoots promote this relationship and ensure that your brand has the images it needs to attract horse lovers and consumers. 

 

We believe in professionalism and quality in all aspects of equestrian businesses, including photography. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality images that accurately represent your brand and showcase the unique qualities of your horses. With our professional photography services, you can create a strong visual identity for your business and stand out from the competition.

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Our photography services also provide memories that last a lifetime for horse owners and riders. We understand the sentimental value of professional photography and the potential for capturing special moments and memories. Our team is dedicated to providing a personalized experience for each client, building stronger relationships, and providing a better overall experience.

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We understand the role of professional photography in marketing and promoting equestrian businesses, including social media, websites, and advertising campaigns. Our team is experienced in working with a variety of businesses in the industry, and we're confident we can cater to your specific needs. We can also use professional photography to highlight your facilities and services, providing potential clients with a clear understanding of what they can expect.

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Contact us today to schedule your equestrian photography session and let us help you showcase your horses in the best possible light.

  • Is there funding available towards photoshoots/videos?
    Yes there is, this is of course dependant on your circumstances and trading location. We advise you speak to the experts at Nudl or your local council who can advise you on the options available towards marketing and business funding.
  • What is your area of coverage?
    We are located in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. However, we are willing to travel throughout the UK and even abroad. Travel and accomodation costs will be occured in addition to your quotation.
  • Can I ship my items to you to photograph?
    Yes! Once you have sent your brief and agreed to your quote, you can send your products direct to our studio for photographing. Once your shoot is complete, we will re-package your items and you can arrange for them to be collected. We kindly ask that you do not use Hermes as a courier, unfortunatley parcels do not arrive when sent with them and are most often lost. We wouldn't want this to happen with your products and reccomend Royal Mail, EasyShipment or another reputable courier instead.
  • How long will it take for you to shoot my products?
    Your quote will provide your estimated duration of shoot based on your brief. Once your products have arrived via post or you have dropped them off, we can then specify the date that we will shoot them and provide an accurate estimated delivery time on your digital files.
  • Are my products insured whilst with you?
    We have insurance for items valued up to £5,000 and will take every necessary precaution to ensure that your products are well taken care of and their security is paramount. If your products are over the vale of £5,000 we ask that you have the correct insurance cover.
  • Do you do white background photos for e-commerce products?
    Yes, we offer white background photography services as a stand alone package or combined with lifestyle images.
  • Do you do cooking/food styling?
    Yes we do, this will mean extended hours for your shoot and should be discussed at the brief stage. We also have food stylists that we work with that can assist on shoots for their given fee.
  • Do I need to provide ingredients for food shoots?
    You can provide all the ingredients required, or we can offer this service for you. Please do keep in mind that this will incur additional charges for time/mileage and the expenses will be applied to your invoice in addition to your quote.
  • How will I recieve my images?
    Your digital files are sent to you securely via WeTransfer where you can download them, after completing payment of your invoice. If requested, we can also supply the images via Whatsapp for easy social media uploading which is a popular choice with other clients. Due to high loading times, we do not offer uploading to DropBox.
  • Do you offer videography services?
    Yes we do! We are partnered with QBIC Films who are phenomenal and we can offer you combined packages for both videos and stills. Get in touch for a quote.
  • What are your terms and conditions?
    You can find our terms and conditions here.
  • Can you capture my pets at the wedding?
    Yes! This is something we love to do and have a lot of experience photographing animals of all shapes and sizes, especially horses and dogs.
  • Are you fully insured and what does this cover?
    Yes, we have public liability insurace for £2,000,000 and this will be supplied to your venue in advance of your wedding date.
  • Can you reccomend a videographer?
    We can! We absolutley adore Jolly Good Wedding Films work and Anth is a lovely person to have capturing your wedding day. Be quick though, he's high in demand!
  • How long will it be till we get our photos?
    You can expect to wait a minimum of four weeks after your wedding to receive your images via USB in the post. We will communicate if this will take any longer due to high demand. For album/print deliveries, this will be dependant on when you approve designs and production time taking up to 10 working days. We will commuincate with you throughout this process to give you the best estimated time of arrival.
  • Can friends and family purchase their own albums and prints?
    Yes of course, they can do so by contacting us and noting image file names they would like printing. For albums we can create groom and bride focused albums, or even smaller duplicates of your wedding album choice.
  • Do I have to have the pre-wedding meeting?
    In order to plan the best for you big day, it is best to have your pre-wedding meeting at your venue and we can discuss options and areas for your photos. You wouldn't go into your wedding without a plan and neither would we!
  • Do you know a trusted wedding planner who can offer pay-as-you-go services?
    YES! The Wedding Taylor also known as Hannah is a lovely and highly experienced wedding planner who offers both full wedding planning services and one-off consultations.
  • We're really struggling with deciding on a honeymoon, have you got any advice?
    Absolutely, you need to speak to the honeymoon planning extraordinaire Sue at Not Just Travel. As well as planning amazing getaways, Sue can help spread the cost, arrange travel insurance, organise holiday activities, provide protection and is only a phone call or text away all holiday if you have any issues, requests or questions.

BOOKING PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY

 

Booking

 

For all portrait sessions; a non-refundable session deposit is required to book and hold the date for your session and serves as a cancellation fee. However, the fee can be credited towards a future session upon MHG Photography's approval. All remaining balances are due at the time of the session.

 

Payment

 

All sessions and packages can be paid via cash or bank transfer.

 

Cancellation Policy

 

For portrait sessions, client forfeits their session deposit paid to book the session. As previously stated, the fee can be credited towards a future session if the client reschedules the appointment by calling a minimum of 48 hours prior to the date of session and re-booking at an agreeable date and time.

 

For yard group sessions, cancellations with a minimum of 48 hours notice, can be credited to future sessions; however to qualify for the yard group rate there must be a minimum of 4 horses. If a 4 horse minimum cannot be met, the yard group shoot rate can be contributed towards the individual equine package.

 

Cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice will be billed at the full session rate and will not be credited towards a future session.

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