49: Field Notes – What Job Is the Photograph Supposed to Do?

49: Field Notes – What Job Is the Photograph Supposed to Do?

Not every photograph has the same job. This Field Notes episode looks at the differences between art, documentation, marketing and commercial photography—and why understanding the assignment changes how you shoot.

47: Field Notes – When We Ask the Wrong Person

47: Field Notes – When We Ask the Wrong Person

When exhibitors disagree with a horse show photography policy, frustration often lands on the official photographer. But what if the photographer didn’t make the rule? This Field Notes episode looks at who actually owns event policies—and why that distinction matters.

45: Field Notes – Luck Is Not A Business Strategy

45: Field Notes – Luck Is Not A Business Strategy

Hope is part of every business owner’s journey, but hope alone has never built a sustainable business. In this Field Notes episode, I explore why intentional decisions—not waiting for the perfect opportunity—shape the careers that stand the test of time.

43: 10 Years Later: Shelley Paulson

43: 10 Years Later: Shelley Paulson

Ten years after her first appearance on the Equine Photographers Podcast, Shelley Paulson returns to reflect on the evolution of her business, changing priorities, and the lessons that come with experience.

42: Field Notes – What Clients Are Actually Paying For

42: Field Notes – What Clients Are Actually Paying For

Most photographers believe clients are paying for the finished images, but that’s only part of the story. In this episode, we explore why trust, consistency, communication, and professionalism often have a greater influence on pricing than the photographs themselves—and how understanding that can transform your business.

41: Field Notes – The Throughput Problem

41: Field Notes – The Throughput Problem

Most photographers think they have a speed problem.

They don’t.

They have a throughput problem.

Throughput isn’t about shooting faster. It’s about removing bottlenecks, eliminating unnecessary decisions, and building systems that allow you to consistently produce quality work without constantly feeling behind. In this episode of Field Notes, we’re unpacking why some photographers can comfortably photograph 100 horses in a day while others struggle with 20—and why the difference has very little to do with talent or camera skill.