About Chelsea

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Photo Credit: Chris Baldwin Photo

I am a photographer from Central Alabama. I specialize in Equine Photography, but also love photographing children, families, weddings, pets and senior portraits. I combine my years of experience, passion and knowledge of horses with my love of photography and creating lasting memories for people. My husband and I have married for 13 years and I am a proud mom of two wonderful children. We have 6 horses, 3 beagle dogs and 2 cats on our 9 acre farm in Shelby County, Alabama. I have been riding and showing Palomino Quarter Horses for 23 years and have worked in the horse industry all of my life. I have always enjoyed creating beautiful photographs and truly understand the bond between horse & rider.

Please contact me to book your next photography session & let me help you create memories that will last a lifetime!

Education:

Photo Credit: Jeff Kirkbride Photography

Photo Credit: Terri Cage Photography

Terri Cage Workshop Dallas, TX

I am a strong believer in education and am constantly trying to learn new things and improve my skills. I have attended the:

* Birmingham School of Photography

* Samford University Academy of the Arts Photography Program

Attended Workshops and am Mentored By:

* Raphael Macek of Brazil Specializes in Equestrian Fine Art Photography & Show Jumping. Rated one of the top Equine Photographers in the World

https://raphaelmacekgallery.com/

* Terri Cage of Dallas, TX: Specializes in AQHA & APHA Performance Horse Photography & Advertising http://www.terricage-photography.com

* Eclipse Sportswire with Scott Serio of Maryland & Alex Evers of California, Official photographers of the Breeder's Cup and specialize in Thoroughbred Racing and Sports Photography

https://eclipsesportswire.photoshelter.com/

http://www.eversphoto.com/

* Phyllis Burkett of Atlanta, GA Specializes in fine art & lifestyle equine photography http://phyllisburchettphoto.net

* Cara Taylor with Fast Horse Photography from St Augustine, Florida. She specializes in equine beach photography and lifestyle equestrian photography. http://www.fasthorsephotography.com

* Kelsey Keathly with Norfleet Marketing & Photography from Illinois. She specializes in breed show photography and portraiture. https://norfleetmarketing.com/

* Tisha Pol of T.P. Creations Photography from Des Moines, IA. She specializes in horse and riders portraits and capturing the special bond that people have with their horses. https://tpcreationsphotography.com/

* Meg McKinney of Birmingham, AL who formerly worked for Southern Living magazine as a photojournalist and currently teaches as Samford University.

http://megmckinneyphotos.com/meghtml/

* Parastoo "Paris" Farzad of Birmingham, AL who owns the Birmingham School of Photography. http://www.bsph.com

* Arica Dorff of Napavine, WA who owns Arica Dorff Photography and specializes in Pet Photography http://www.aricadorff.com

* Margaret Bryant of Dallas, TX who owns Margaret Bryant Photography and specializes in Pet Photography. http://www.bryantdogphotography.com

I also attended the Professional Photographer's Association's annual convention, Imaging USA in Nashville, TN to network with other photographers, take photography classes and speak with vendors about their products.

In 2019 I was honored to be asked to photograph the Breeder's Cup horse race in California with the official photographers, Eclipse Sportswire. I will also be joining them in May 2020 at the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby.