Wellington Horse & Rider Portraits: Amelia & Her Three Geldings

Spending the winter in Wellington, FL is a dream for many equestrians, and for Amelia, it's a season of training, competing, and making memories with her three incredible geldings. Originally from the Chicago area, Amelia rides with Galway Farms, which relocates to Wellington for the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season. During our horse and rider portrait session in Wellington, we captured her special bond with each of her horses—Jolly, Nigel, and Corey—against the stunning Florida backdrop.

If you're looking for a Wellington equestrian photographer, keep reading to see why this session was so special!

Meet Amelia’s Three Geldings

One of my favorite parts of every session is learning about my clients’ horses. Amelia shared so much about each of her geldings, and it was clear how much she adores them.

🐴 Jolly – The Bold & Confident One

A light bay gelding with a masculine personality. Once an equitation horse, he’s now transitioned into the hunter world. Amelia described him as very “manly,” and he certainly carries himself with confidence!

🐴 Corey – The Carefree Equitation Horse

A dark bay equitation gelding with a laid-back attitude. He takes everything in stride, always calm and collected, which made photographing him effortless.

🐴 Nigel – The Goofy Food-Lover

A grey gelding with the goofiest personality! He’s food-motivated and always looking for snacks, which made for some adorable, candid moments during our shoot.

Each of these geldings is so different, yet they all share an incredible connection with Amelia.

The Perfect Wellington Portrait Session

The weather was spectacular, with golden Florida sunlight filtering through the trees, creating the perfect setting for a luxury equestrian portrait session in Wellington.

📍 Paddock Location: A Dreamy Backdrop

I carefully chose one particular paddock where the light filtered beautifully through the trees. Not only did this provide a dreamy glow, but it also helped keep Amelia’s horses calm and comfortable.

📍 Arena Setting: Soft & Diffused Light

As the sun lowered, the arena lighting became soft and diffused, creating a perfect backdrop for Amelia’s elegant black background horse portraits.

✨ A Special Moment

Midway through our session, Amelia’s trainer stopped by and loved the images I showed her from the back of my camera! There’s nothing better than seeing a trainer’s reaction to beautifully captured moments between rider and horse.

Capturing Elegance with My Canon R5 & 135mm Lens

For Amelia’s portraits, I used my Canon R5 paired with my 135mm lens. This combination allowed me to capture:

✔️ Stunning equestrian portraits with gorgeous background compression
✔️ Crisp details in black background portraits, highlighting the unique features of each horse
✔️ Soft, dreamy bokeh that made Amelia and her geldings stand out beautifully against the Wellington landscape

Why Book a Wellington Equestrian Portrait Session?

Wellington offers some of the most breathtaking backdrops for equestrian portraits, especially during WEF season. Whether you’re a competitive rider or simply want to document your time in Florida, these sessions create timeless, heirloom-quality portraits you’ll treasure forever.

📍 Spending the WEF season in Florida? Let’s create something beautiful! My equestrian portrait sessions are designed to capture the unique bond between you and your horse with a calm, enjoyable experience and stunning, high-quality artwork.

📅 Now Booking Wellington & Ocala Portrait Sessions

If you're looking for a luxury equestrian photographer in Wellington, FL, I'd love to work with you! Visit www.copperarrowphotography.com to inquire about booking a session. Let’s create something unforgettable together!

Final Thoughts

Amelia’s session was everything an equestrian portrait session should be—relaxed, elegant, and filled with beautiful moments. Her love for Jolly, Nigel, and Corey was evident in every shot, and I’m so excited for her to have these portraits as lasting memories of her time at WEF.

✨ Interested in booking your own Wellington equestrian portrait session? Get in touch today to plan your custom session!

Close-up white background portrait of a bay horse wearing a bridle, showcasing a refined and elegant equestrian look.
A bay horse with a braided mane poses against a white background, showcasing a sleek and refined conformation.
A young female equestrian leans against her grey gelding in an outdoor paddock, surrounded by lush greenery.
A young female equestrian smiles while standing beside her bay horse in a sunny paddock.
A young woman gently cradles her bay horse’s muzzle, with warm sunlight filtering through the background.
A young equestrian leans casually against her bay horse, smiling in the golden-hour light of a Wellington horse and rider session.
A rider stands proudly with her three geldings—bay, dark bay, and grey—during an equestrian portrait session in Wellington, FL.
A young woman kisses her bay horse on the muzzle, capturing a loving equestrian moment in Wellington’s golden light.
A beautifully braided bay horse stands beside its smiling rider, who lovingly strokes its face during a Wellington portrait session.
A young equestrian tilts her head up to kiss her grey horse’s nose in a heartfelt moment of connection at sunset.
A bay horse lowers its head in an artistic black background portrait, highlighting its graceful features.
A young woman kisses her grey horse’s nose in an emotional equestrian portrait.
A grey horse with a black bridle stands next to a smiling young woman in an open paddock setting.
A young woman gazes lovingly at her bay horse, gently holding its muzzle during an equestrian portrait session.
A young equestrian embraces her bay horse, smiling in the golden-hour light of an open field.
A heartfelt moment between a bay horse and its rider, as she cradles its head and looks at it with love in an outdoor setting.
A rider and her bay horse share a quiet moment of connection as she gently holds its muzzle in a serene paddock setting.
A dark bay horse bows its head slightly as its rider stands beside it, capturing a peaceful moment in a sand arena.
A rider embraces her grey gelding while dressed in a light pink outfit, creating a dreamy equestrian portrait in Wellington, FL.
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