Samantha Dawn
Equine Photography
• workshops
• 1-1 mentoring
• online coaching
My name is Samantha Dawn, a Professional Equine Photographer recognized nationwide in the United States. My work has frequently been featured in/on magazines, books, and websites both domestically and internationally.
My future goal is to provide horse enthusiasts and photography lovers with the chance to learn and collaborate with me. I advocate for creating visually stunning photographic artwork while also ensuring the accurate/proper portrayal of horses. While many artistic rules can be bent or broken, it's crucial to remember that many horses (and many you will meet on your photographic journey) are often integral to people's livelihoods.
Therefore, it's imperative that our art positively represents them.
Although these plans for a workshop require time and careful consideration, I am thrilled about the prospect of offering these opportunities to the public in the near future. Please stay tuned.
A 2025 Workshop is in the rough-draft stages. This Workshop is looking to be held in Central Minnesota, USA.
My ultimate goal is to organize workshops where photographers can come together in a supportive environment to learn and create without the pressure of working for clients. These workshops will provide a space to make mistakes, gain knowledge, and nurture creativity. Initially, these workshops will be small and held once a year to kick off. My aspiration is to expand these workshops nationwide and globally, uniting people through their shared passion for photography and the beauty of horses. I advocate for creating visually stunning photographic artwork while also ensuring the accurate/proper portrayal of horses. While many artistic rules can be bent or broken, it's crucial to remember that many horses (and many you will meet on your photographic journey) are often integral to people's livelihoods. Therefore, it's imperative that our art positively represents them.
- To participate, photographers should have a basic or above basic understanding of their camera and editing software. This workshop will be perfect for those who just love photographing horses all the way to professionals in all photography genres.
- Attendees should also have at least a 70-200mm lens and approach the experience with a positive attitude and a desire to learn. Initially, the workshops will run from 1-2 days, with plans to extend them to 3-5 days in the future. Participants should be expected to cover their own expenses for travel, accommodation, meals and personal purchases, as these costs will not be included when workshops commence. Future workshops will include lodging, pick ups/drop offs from airports, and most meals.
*This workshop will not be how to use a camera or how to use your editing software.*
In addition to conducting workshops, my aim is to provide personalized one-on-one mentoring opportunities. These sessions will primarily be conducted in person at a designated location with carefully selected horses. This individualized approach offers an optimal learning experience, free from the pressures of group settings.
These mentoring sessions will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with limited slots available throughout the year. Mostly because I will still be traveling for my own work, however it will be a great way for me to reach more people as I will travel all over.
Participants will be responsible for their travel and accommodation arrangements to the designated location. Due to the personalized nature of these sessions, they will be priced slightly higher than workshop fees. Expect each session to last a minimum of three hours as well as lots of time on your feet moving and walking.
Coming soon, online coaching will be accessible for individuals unable to attend workshops or one-on-one sessions.
Online coaching is ideal for those seeking to learn specific subjects or beginners in the photography realm. Pricing will be hourly and based on the selected subject, with flexibility to add extra subjects or extend session time for an additional fee.
I am also considering online workshops that will allow for a group to meet weekly for a select amount of weeks. A group atmosphere will be a great way to meet others as well.
