Bitter-sweet

Bitter because Hannah (the girl) had to say goodbye to Hannah (the horse) this weekend after years of being teammates.

Sweet because it was the perfect July night, these two are gorgeous, and these are some of my all-time favorite photographs.

I met Hannah Stephens & Sensational Hannah at the 2012 APHA World Show where they were killing it in youth events under the guidance of Simons Show Horses. I had the JOY of taking Hannah’s senior photos a few years ago and we kept in touch as she enrolled in Auburn University and rode for their equestrian team.

We met at Gibbs Show Horses in Collinsville, Texas for this shoot – right before Hannah (the horse) left for her new owners. Hannah: you two moved mountains. I hope these photographs encompass all that Hannah means to you <3