The connection you have with your horse is a work of art.

Capture It

Equine photography that celebrates the quirks, the beauty, and the bond

Hi, I’m Sarah, the photographer behind Moon Horse Media. I’m based in Chicago, IL, and serve horse lovers throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan. If your barn is farther away, just say the word. I’ll happily travel where the hoofbeats lead.

Drawing from a background in both fine art and horsemanship, I create portraits that showcase not just the elegance and athleticism of your horse, but also the heart of the connection you share.

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Photography Services

A woman with a floral headband standing next to a white horse, smiling, during sunset with sunlight filtering through trees.
A woman dressed in a medieval-style green dress, riding a white horse through the woods during sunset.
A woman smiling at a chestnut horse in a lush outdoor setting with greenery.

Horse & Rider Portraits

There’s nothing quite like the bond you share with your horse. That’s exactly what Horse & Rider Portraits are all about.

These sessions are designed to celebrate your connection in a way that feels true to you. We’ll work around the farm, capturing everything from relaxed, candid moments to beautifully styled portraits. Whether you’re dressed in your favorite riding clothes, a flowing gown, or even something whimsical, this session is your chance to dream big.

While we can include some mounted shots, these portraits focus on connection, not motion. Together, we’ll create timeless images of you and your horse.

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Fine art style portrait of a gray horse, wearing a medieval inspired browband on their bridle.
A chestnut horse with a shiny coat and flowing mane standing on a dark surface against a black background, with its head lowered.

Equine Fine Art Portraits

Every horse is a masterpiece. Equine Fine Art Portraits are designed to showcase that beauty in its purest form.

These sessions focus solely on your horse, highlighting their personality and natural elegance. Using dramatic backgrounds—black, white, or textured—we’ll create portraits that feel timeless and striking. Poses can include full-body to close-up detail shots that capture your horse’s unique features.

The end result is a portrait that’s as bold and unforgettable as the horse who inspired it. These photos are perfect for large-scale prints, worthy of display in your home, barn, or office.

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A brown pony standing outdoors with trees and greenery in the background.
A brown senior pony horse standing amidst green foliage and bushes, looking directly at the camera.
Close-up of a chestnut pony's head with a background of blurred greenery.

Natural Background Equine Portraits

Don’t want to be in the photos, or find that Fine Art Portraits aren’t quite your style? No problem! These sessions focus entirely on your horse, capturing their beauty, character, and energy in a way that feels authentic, warm, and full of heart.

Natural Equine Portraits celebrate your horse in the setting where they feel most at home…your farm, pasture, or favorite corner of the property. There’s beauty in every environment, and I promise we’ll find one that perfectly complements your horse’s personality and aesthetic.

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  • “Sarah gave us the gift of heirloom quality portraiture of our beloved old school pony. Although the pony thought she had better things to do, Sarah was patient and creative, still managing to capture many beautiful memories that we will cherish.”

    Kimberly D.

  • "Sarah makes taking horse pictures fun and easy! She came with a toolkit to keep my horse interested. The pictures turned out gorgeous! I love them!"

    Christy M.

  • "As a rider, Sarah knows exactly what to do to make each horse look its best, and keep them engaged and comfortable in the process. I’ll treasure these pictures forever and can’t recommend Sarah highly enough!”

    Brittany H.

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