Month of Multiples Some time ago, I followed a lovely photographer online, Kim Klassen, and she ran a programme called ‘Month of Multiples’.  The idea was to go out every day for a month and take a series of photographs each day. Hence the name. I haven’t done it for a while but today, while I was thinking about what my photo of the day would be, I remembered it.  The weather today has been changeable, to say the least.  It was just too bright and sunny in the afternoon but then it started to rain. I love the rain, especially in the summer, and I love raindrops on the plants out ..read more

The Top Five Things I have Learned Running a Horse Photography Business Photograph what you love Learn how your camera works Tools aren’t everything Understand your subject Keep experimenting Photograph What You Love This has got to be the most important lesson when running a successful horse photography business.  Photography is a creative process, it requires emotional energy and effort.  Which means that loving what you photograph really enables you to show the subject in the best way possible.  You can’t do that if you don’t love it. I love horses with all my heart.  ..read more

What is Fine Art Photography? I thought that I would take a look at the topic of fine art photography.  What is it, and is photography art?  Well, yes, it absolutely is! Let’s just start by saying that there isn’t an official definition of fine art photography.  And that is the beauty of it!  Because, in the end, fine art photographs are the interpretation of the vision of the photographer. Fine Art is an Expression of Art The words ‘fine art’ conjure up thoughts of Rembrandt, Vermeer and other Old Masters. But fine art doesn’t just mean paintings that have been created by ..read more

Your Horse’s Photoshoot Having professional horse photoshoot is the start of a fun, joyful and very satisfying process. Horses are so often such an important part of our lives.  Not only do we invest in them financially but we also invest emotionally.  We buy, or breed, a horse and we start the pursuit of our dream to ride at the Olympics, or to compete nationally.  Or just to gallop across fields and forests, experiencing the freedom and power that you can only find on the back of a horse. Soon after your new horse comes into your life, you fall in love with him.  If it ha ..read more

Everything You Need To Know About Having A Fine Art Equine Photoshoot You have seen the images of other horses, you have admired them and you have decided that you want the same thing for your precious horse.  But it’s a daunting prospect, having a professional studio photoshoot done of your horse.  There is a considerable investment of time, energy and money so I thought that I would write this post to help you understand what it’s involved in a fine art equine photoshoot and how it isn’t scary or worrisome at all! A Fine Art Equine Photoshoot of Your Horse Every horse is a supersta ..read more

My Photography Inspiration As a photographer, I am inspired by so many things.  Scenes, trees, flowers, nature, paintings and photographers.  And recently I have been seeing more and more images of trees and woods that have just lifted my soul. Nature shows us so much beauty and majesty and it can be so easy to get so used to it around us and to start to not see it anymore.  I believe that taking time to look and to really appreciate everything that is around us, and is free to look at, is so important.  And they don’t have to be huge, likes trees or forests, either.  ..read more

This is the beginning! I have just moved, with my husband Simon, dog Jimmy and horses, Q, Woody, Frank and Ronnie to the beautiful Normandy countryside.  We are blessed with 30 acres on rolling hills with lots of trees and views to wake you up with joy every morning, even when it’s raining – which it does a lot in Normandy! In fact, it’s raining now! So, what happens here in the business has changed a bit too, well, not changed so much as developed…I am still offering commissions to shoot your horses and dogs but now I am also developing a few courses both in person and online. Training a ..read more

I had the honour of photographing the gorgeous Chip, owned by the lovely Molly.  Her mum Jane had bought a shoot for Molly for Christmas as a surprise, after having found me in British Dressage magazine.  We did the shoot just before Christmas and we had the viewing recently.  Molly chose lots of images but she also had a book – a great way to have a keepsake from the shoot.   The post The beautiful and elegant Chip appeared first on Nathalie Todd Photography ..read more

I have just heard the dreadful news that Rik Mayall has died and I am totally shocked.  I had the honour of photographing him for a Wells and Young Bombardier ad a couple of years ago and I found him charming, funny and a pleasure to work with.  My deepest sympathies to his family. Here are a few images to remember him by. Rest in peace Rik Mayall. The post Rik Mayall – RIP appeared first on Nathalie Todd Photography ..read more

What is Fine Art Photography? I thought that I would take a look at the topic of fine art photography.  What is it, and is photography art?  Well, yes, it absolutely is! Let’s just start by saying that there isn’t an official definition of fine art photography.  And that is the beauty of it!  Because, in the end, fine art photographs are the interpretation of the vision of the photographer. Fine Art is an Expression of Art The words ‘fine art’ conjure up thoughts of Rembrandt, Vermeer and other Old Masters. But fine art doesn’t just mean paintings that have been created by ..read more