Horse & Rider High School Senior Portrait Session | Natalie, Winston & Charlie

Horse & Rider Portrait Session | Natalie, Winston & Charlie

High school senior sessions are always special, but Natalie’s was extra sweet because she included both her dog, Winston, and her horse, Charlie. We split her session into two unique parts, first capturing Winston’s playful personality at a local park, and then heading to Cedar Creek Equestrian Center in De Pere, Wisconsin, for her time with Charlie.

A Senior Session Full of Personality

Natalie started her session at a nearby park with her dog, Winston. This wasn’t just a simple walk in the park, Winston is full of personality and wowed us with his collection of tricks. From showing off his happy smile to hopping up for hugs, he clearly stole the show for a while. These images perfectly captured their bond, and I loved seeing how much joy he brought to Natalie during this part of the session.

Sunset With Charlie at Cedar Creek

After the park, we traveled to Cedar Creek Equestrian Center where Charlie, Natalie’s chestnut gelding, was waiting. The golden evening light gave us the perfect backdrop for timeless portraits. Natalie chose a couple of beautiful outfits that complemented Charlie’s rich coloring, and together they created the most elegant images.

One of my favorite moments was when Charlie dropped his head down toward Natalie as if he was hugging her, it was such a sweet reflection of their connection. From leaning against the white fences to walking side by side in the arena, every image spoke to their bond and the role horses play in our lives.

A Perfect Blend of Stories

What made Natalie’s senior session so unique was the balance between playful and heartfelt moments. With Winston, we captured laughter and fun. With Charlie, we created timeless portraits filled with grace and emotion. Together, the gallery tells Natalie’s story beautifully.

If you’re a senior looking to celebrate your milestone with the animals who have shaped your journey, I’d love to help create portraits that feel true to you. Whether it’s a dog, horse, or both, sessions are personalized to tell your story in a way that will be cherished for years to come.

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Senior girl in a red jumpsuit kneeling in wildflowers with her dog during a summer portrait session in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Close-up portrait of a high school senior hugging her smiling dog among yellow flowers in De Pere, Wisconsin.
High school senior standing in golden summer light with yellow flowers behind her during portraits in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Senior girl leaning on a wooden bridge while her dog stands with paws on her leg during a portrait session in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Senior girl laying in the grass next to her happy dog during a playful summer portrait session in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Fun senior portrait of a girl in a red jumpsuit walking on a bridge as her dog jumps playfully beside her in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Senior girl kneeling in the grass, holding her dog’s paws and smiling during portraits in De Pere, Wisconsin.
High school senior smiling in a floral dress under shaded trees during her portrait session in De Pere, Wisconsin.
High school senior laughing while holding her dog’s paws during a summer portrait session in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Black background portrait of a chestnut horse with a wide blaze during an equine photography session in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Close-up black background portrait of a chestnut horse with a bold white blaze in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Senior girl gently kissing her horse’s nose at sunset during an equine senior portrait session in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Silhouette of a senior girl and her horse against a dramatic sunset sky during portraits in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Senior girl smiling beside her chestnut horse by a white fence at golden hour in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Senior girl riding her chestnut horse bareback in an arena during equine portraits in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Senior girl laying across her horse’s back while smiling during an equine senior session in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Senior girl leaning over a white fence to kiss her horse during an equine portrait session in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Senior girl in a white dress kneeling beneath her chestnut horse in an outdoor arena in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Senior girl hugging her chestnut horse at sunset during an equine portrait session in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Close-up senior portrait of a smiling girl in a white dress at sunset during her De Pere, Wisconsin photography session.
Senior girl in a white dress leaning against a rustic white fence during an outdoor portrait session in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Senior girl resting her arms on a white fence while smiling softly during her portrait session in De Pere, Wisconsin.