On-Location Photo Sessions

We will come to your farm or home and photograph your horse or horses for personal and/or promotional purposes. A pre-session will be set up to discuss with you what type of photos you would like (liberty, posed, headshots, family portrait, senior portrait, promotional, artistic...) and to get a feel for the best lighting and locations.

*Save money! Call your friends and fellow boarders set up a barn session!*
(All horses must be photographed on the same property on the same day to qualify)

You may use the photos editorially (in a newspaper or magazine article) without special permission. Permission is required for commercial use (advertising and promotion). A commercial usage license is available for a nominal fee.

A private photo session includes:

  • A pre-session visit to discuss the goals of the photo session and to get the lay of the land
  • Approximately 1 hour per horse
  • Online proofs in a private, password protected folder (printed proofs available)
  • Editorial and personal usage permission granted
  • One 8x10 print for each horse photographed

    Cost: $100 for 1 horse, $50 for each additional horse, limit 4 total in a one day session

    A barn session includes:

  • A pre-session visit to discuss the goals of the photo session and to get the lay of the land
  • Approximately 1/2 hour per horse
  • Online proofs in personal password protected folders (printed proofs available)
  • Editorial and personal usage permission granted
  • One 8x10 print for each horse photographed

    Cost: $50 per horse, minimum of 4 horses

    For senior or family portraits, a session includes:

  • A pre-session visit to discuss the goals of the photo session and to get the lay of the land
  • Approximately 1 hour photo session on location
  • Online proofs in a private, password protected folder (printed proofs available)
  • Editorial and personal usage permission granted
  • One 8x10 print

    Cost: $100 sitting fee.

    For families wanting individual portraits as well as group portraits, extra fees will be discussed in the pre-session. Additional locations and excessive wardrobe changes cost time, and therefore may cost extra.

    Mileage is free within a 60 mile radius of my home, a fee of $ .50 per mile will be charged for travel beyond.

    • Shows and Other Events

    My event coverage includes horse shows, inspections, clinics, fun shows... any kind of equine event. I will photograph your local event at no cost to the management. I only require a place to set up my booth and advertisment over the PA and on the show bill. A hotel room will be required for multiple day shows more than 3 hours from my home.

    Proofs from events will be posted online within 48 hours of the end of the event. Printed proofs are available for a $25 deposit, which will be applied to your order.

    Digital Photo Services

    Photo retouching and enhancement is available. I can remove small elements from the background or change it completely, convert to black and white, add color or graphic effects, create a montage with two or more pictures... it's up to you! See examples of my work on my gallery page.

    $20 per half hour of work

    Print Prices

  • 4x6: $10
  • 5x7: $15
  • 8x10: $25
  • 11x14: $40
  • 8 wallet sized prints: $15



    Larger prints are available in a variety of sizes, as well as gallery wraps and prints on canvas. Please contact me for a price quote.

    If you would like multiple prints of a picture to send to friends and family, a quantity discount can be worked out.

    Also, your favorite picture can be printed on products such as postcards, greeting cards, signature books, posters, trading cards, mugs, t-shirts, etc...

    I will also barter.

    • Restrictions and Terms of Use

    Please keep in mind that this is how I make my living. Reproducing or copying any photos you receive from me is strictly prohibited, and usually results in a lower quality picture anyway. If you wish to send photos to friends and family, quality reprints are available at a low cost.

    To use photos for commercial/advertising uses, a signed release and the purchase of an 8x10 print is required. All photos (other than personal display) must be visibly credited to Christel Nelson and/or Duchess Hill Photography (example: photo © Duchess Hill Photography or photo courtesy Christel Nelson, Duchess Hill Photography). If posted on a webpage, visible credit and a link to this website are required.

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