Once a horse girl, always a horse girl.

Hey there! I am Courtney, the face behind Dark Horse Photography. As a portrait photographer based in north Texas specializing in equestrian and family photography, it’s my privilege to capture the joy between families, their horses, and big life moments!

On a weekend you can usually find me at a photoshoot, at a soccer game with my son, or riding my amazing American Paint Horse, Chief, at Buck Branch Farm.

My personal “style” of photography could be categorized as true to life, with a punch. I really want my photos to capture my subject as they are, but in their best light, because life is too short to look like you were generated by AI.

So. Ready to capture some memories? Let’s get to it!

  • "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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May she conquer the world. Or at least Monday. #smallbusinessphotographer #dallassmallbusiness #dfwfamilyphotographer #dallasfamilyphotographer #dallasphotographer #dallasphotography #dfwfamilyphotographer #brandingsession #dallasbrandingphotograp
On small business Saturday, I'd like to say THANK YOU to all of my clients. I love getting to know all of you, bribing the kids with lolipops, learning about your own small businesses, and petting all of the pretty ponies. #familyminisessiondfw #fa
Happy Black Friday; go ahead and buy the horse. It's good for the economy. Gabby photographed with Onyxed Dunit Again aka Dunit in Pilot Point, TX #dallasequestrian #dfwequestrian#equestrianphotographer #equestrianphotography #horsephotographer #d
The perfect Thanksgiving color pallet does exist. #familyminisessiondfw #familyminisessiondallas #dallasfamilyminisession #dfwfamilyphotographer #dallasfamilyphotographer #dallasphotographer #dallasphotography #dfwfamilyphotographer #dallasfamilyp
I got called out the other day by a close friend for not posting any of my recent work. Honestly, fair, it is the thing that I am the worst at. So here we go! #dallasequestrian #dfwequestrian#equestrianphotographer #equestrianphotography #horsephoto
Her two favorite boys together in one moment of brotherly love. We got it, @kipt1966 ! Rocksteady and Veracruz photographed at Buck Branch Farm in Wilmer, Texas #dallasequestrian #dfwequestrian#equestrianphotographer #equestrianphotography #horsep