Timeless Equestrian and Family Photography

Hey there!

I’m Courtney, the face behind Dark Horse Photography. I’m a lifelong equestrian, mom, and semi-professional turquoise collector focusing on family and equestrian photography in Dallas, Texas.

The Dark Horse brand pays homage to my first horse, Doak. I specialize in timeless equestrian and family photography, documenting the important moments with those that mean the most.

The Details

There is nothing worse than trying to look at details in a recipe and hearing a life story with twenty pop-up ads. Here are the details of what I do, fast and easy!

What kind of photos do you take?

  • I take “true to life” photos of families, horses, horse shows, and select brands.

Do you take pictures of people and their horses?

  • That is my primary passion, capturing people and their equines! I cover the classic Equestrian Photography offering of Lifestyle, Black Backgroud, Fine Art, show coverage, and clinic photography.

Do you do family photos as well?

  • I love taking family photos, and offer a variety of sessions. Each year I have Fall Mini’s at various locations in DFW, wildflower sessions, and Senior Portraits. Throughout the year I have family sessions available on an ad hoc basis.

Do you take photos of people with your horse?

  • I have my personal horse, Chief, that I allow people to use for photoshoots when I am the photographer.

Where are you located? Do you travel?

  • I am located in Dallas, Texas, however I travel all over for my sessions. I am always shooting around the following cities, which I consider in my coverage area: Weatherford, Stephenville, Granbury, Burleson, Mineral Wells, Fort Worth, Pilot Point, Aubrey, Greenville, Tyler, Longview, Palestine, Waxahachie, Ennis, Corsicana.

Services

Family Sessions

Equestrian Sessions

Branding Sessions

  • "Quick, easy, fun, done! Courtney made taking family photos a breeze. I can't believe how many good photos we got in only 20 minutes"

    Shannon R.

  • "Girl, all of our team members were talking about how friendly you were and how comfortable you made everyone. Knocked it out of the park, seriously! We may have to do this every year now."

    Leighton T.

  • "I had know idea what I was doing, and you made me feel so comfortable. Actually you made me feel like a million bucks., and you made Orion look like a show horse; I'm so glad I found you!"

    Nicole H.

  • "How does Courtney always get the shot? And how are my kids always smiling? She's a magician."

    Tina R.

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