Conversations with the photographers shaping the equine industry
The Equine Photographers Podcast explores the creative, technical, and business realities of photographing horses—through in-depth conversations with working equine photographers from around the world.
Each episode focuses on real experience: how careers are built, how styles evolve, how photographers navigate the equine industry, and how long-term sustainability is created in a highly specialized field.
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A podcast for photographers who take horses seriously
Equine photography is more than a niche—it is a discipline that requires technical precision, industry knowledge, horsemanship, and long-term vision. The Equine Photographers Podcast was created to document and share the voices of photographers who have built meaningful careers working with horses.
Rather than trends or shortcuts, this podcast focuses on:
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Craft and visual storytelling
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Career longevity and evolution
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Business models that actually work in the equine space
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Editorial, fine art, commercial, and documentary approaches
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The realities behind growth, burnout, reinvention, and success
This is a long-form conversation series designed to be listened to thoughtfully—and revisited often.
What You’ll Hear on the Podcast
In-depth conversations, not surface-level advice
Each episode features a candid, interview-style conversation with an equine photographer at a different stage of their career. Topics often include:
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Developing personal style and creative voice
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Building trust with horses, riders, and clients
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Navigating the equine industry as a photographer
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Editorial vs. commercial vs. fine art paths
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Marketing, pricing, and sustainability
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Lessons learned over years—or decades—of work
Many guests return in follow-up episodes to reflect on how their careers have evolved over time.
Who This Podcast Is For
This podcast is for you if you are:
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An equine photographer building or refining a professional career
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A photographer transitioning into the equine industry
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A creative looking for long-term perspective, not quick wins
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Interested in how real photographers structure their businesses
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Drawn to thoughtful, honest conversations about creative work
This podcast is not:
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A gear-review or technique-only show
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A “get rich quick” photography podcast
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A trend-driven or algorithm-focused series
The Equine Photographers Podcast is intentionally slow, reflective, and experience-based.
Featured Guests & Career Paths
Voices from across the equine photography world
Guests include photographers working in:
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Competition and show coverage
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Fine art equine portraiture
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Editorial and publication work
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Commercial and brand photography
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Workshops, education, and mentorship
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Conservation and documentary projects
Episodes highlight not just finished work—but the decisions, challenges, and pivots behind it.
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Recent Episodes
Explore recent conversations with photographers and professionals working across disciplines within the equine world. Each episode offers a unique perspective shaped by experience, context, and time.
26: Fine Art Equine Photography & Wild Horse Conservation With Carol Walker
In this episode, Carol Walker of Living Images by Carol Walker returns to share how her fine art equine photography business has transformed in the past decade — from the lessons that reshaped her creative process to her approach using photography as a voice for wild horse conservation. Whether you’re an aspiring equine photographer, a fine art enthusiast, or someone interested in visual advocacy, Carol’s decade of hard-earned insights will help you refine your craft and grow your business.
25: Lori McIntosh: Equine Photography Journey from Childhood Passion
In this episode, Lori McIntosh shares how a childhood surrounded by photography and horses became the foundation for her equine photography journey — from early studio experiences to endurance riding and professional work today. Whether you’re building your own equine business or exploring your creative roots, Lori’s story shows how passion and persistence shape a meaningful caree
24 : Equine Life, Photography & Teaching with Pam Gabriel
About the Host
The Equine Photographers Podcast is hosted by Suzanne Sylvester, an equine photographer and educator with a deep respect for craft, process, and the long view of creative work within the horse industry.
Through both photography and conversation, Suzanne’s work centers on creating imagery—and dialogue—that is thoughtful, enduring, and rooted in real experience. Her approach values intention over trends and sustainability over shortcuts, reflecting the realities of building a long-term career working with horses and the people who care for them.
The podcast was created as a space for meaningful conversation—one where photographers and industry professionals can speak honestly about their journeys, challenges, and evolving perspectives. Rather than offering formulas or quick answers, each episode is designed to document experience, encourage reflection, and contribute to an ongoing archive of insight within the equine photography community.
Want to learn more, or see more of her work?  You can find it at S. Sylvester PhotographyÂ
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