I was honored when granddaughter asked me to take her prom pictures. She requested we meet a couple of hours before the event, at the barn where she has been taking riding lessons for several years AND she wanted her horse, Comanche in the photos as well. I did a little research and found some poses, like the silhouette, and props, such as the prom sign, that were helpful but most of the shots turned out to be impromptu. The silhouette was meant to be only the young couple, but Comanche waiting patiently outside the door was irresistible. The only photo that had required much editing was the top center shot - I changed the background to be all barn siding instead of a stall door and darkened it a bit. Rissy thought her skin looked too white but I thought it was sylphlike.
The collage above is Rissy alone with Comanche and the one below features both of the kids.
Of course there were many photos taken and only a few chosen for the final album. The two below show a couple of "behind the scene" actions. Comanche was very well behaved but did spook a little with the floofy tulle of the long skirt. Rissy's dad had to bunch it up and hold it while she mounted.
Before embarking to the actual prom, a little clean up was necessary - even a well-groomed horse will shed a great deal in the late spring. Both the inside and the outside of Rissy's dress needed a once-over with a lint remover (mom's job)! All things considered, it was a lot of fun, but how could I go wrong? Two cute, agreeable kids, a handsome gentle horse (and some handling help) and a bright but overcast sky. Can't wait to do another one!
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