Equine Photography – Sunset Horse Portraits
Horse & Pony Portraits at Sunset or Later
Depending on the proposed location of your equine portrait photography session, it might be possible (with the co-operation of Mother Nature) to get shots of you and your horse or pony as the sun sets.
My portable studio lights are amazing at making the colours in the sky pop as the sun goes down and even beyond, into the blue hour. If we get the right day, you will end up with some stunning sunset pictures of you and your horsey friend.
There’ll be plenty of time to jump into some different coloured outfits, if you so wish, since sunset doesn’t move especially fast!
The sunset session is probably the most difficult to combine portraits with action shots, but depending on the surroundings, it might still be possible.

Sunset is definitely my favourite session for an equine shoot, assuming the sky plays ball. There’s so much scope for different kinds of shots!
The other fantastic thing about the sunset slot is that it opens up the possibility of silhouetted shots, which I absolutely adore.

About 20-30 minutes after the sun has set, the sky starts to go a magnificent blue colour, which is just perfect for shots like this!
For more information on the types of equine photography services I offer, and for details of how you can book a session for you and your own pony, please refer to the links below:
More Equine Photography Information
Book your own High Quality Equine Portrait Photography Session
Equestrian Photography – You and Your Horse or Pony in Action
Equine Photography – Daylight Horse & Pony Portraits
Black Background Equine Photo Shoots
Christmas-Themed Equine Photo Shoots
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W/C 26/10/26: Equine Photography by Karl Drage Galleries
Equestrian photography galleries from events photographed by Equine Photography by Karl Drage during W/C 26th October 2026 will appear here:Tuesday 27th October 2026British Dressage Prelim to GP Inc FSM – Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre - GALLERYWednesday 28th October 2026 Clear Round Showjumping – Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex - GALLERYSaturday 31st October 2026Jane Hussell Arena XC – Catesby Equestrian - GALLERYSunday 1st
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W/C 19/10/26: Equine Photography by Karl Drage Galleries
Equestrian photography galleries from events photographed by Equine Photography by Karl Drage during W/C 19th October 2026 will appear here:Wednesday 21st October 2026Jane Hussell 20th-22nd October Camp – Milton Keynes Equestrian Centre - GALLERYSaturday 24th October 2026British Dressage Quest & Unaffiliated Dressage – Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre - GALLERYSunday 25th October 2026Unaffiliated Showjumping – Onley Grounds Equestrian
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W/C 12/10/26: Equine Photography by Karl Drage Galleries
Equestrian photography galleries from events photographed by Equine Photography by Karl Drage during W/C 12th October 2026 will appear here:Wednesday 14th October 2026 Clear Round Showjumping – Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex - GALLERYThursday 15th October 2026Senior British Showjumping – Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex - GALLERYSaturday 17th October 2026Unaffiliated Showjumping – Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre - GALLERYSunday 18th October 2026British Showjumping – Newbold
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W/C 05/10/26: Equine Photography by Karl Drage Galleries
Equestrian photography galleries from events photographed by Equine Photography by Karl Drage during W/C 5th October 2026 will appear here:Wednesday 7th October 2026Jane Hussell 6th-8th October Camp – Milton Keynes Equestrian Centre - GALLERYSaturday 10th October 2026Senior British Showjumping - Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre - GALLERYSunday 11th October 2026Unaffiliated Showjumping – Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex - GALLERYPlans
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W/C 28/09/26: Equine Photography by Karl Drage Galleries
Equestrian photography galleries from events photographed by Equine Photography by Karl Drage during W/C 28th September 2026 will appear here:Tuesday 29th September 2026British Dressage Prelim – Grand Prix Inc. PYO & FSM – Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre - GALLERYWednesday 30th September 2026Senior British Showjumping – Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex - CANCELLEDThursday 1st October 2026British Showjumping – Newbold Verdon Equestrian
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W/C 21/09/26: Equine Photography by Karl Drage Galleries
Equestrian photography galleries from events photographed by Equine Photography by Karl Drage during W/C 21st September 2026 will appear here:Wednesday 23rd September 2026Senior British Showjumping – Onley Grounds Equestrian ComplexSaturday 26th September 2026Unaffiliated Showjumping – Onley Grounds Equestrian ComplexPlans for W/C 28/09/26I will be covering the following:Tuesday 29th September 2026British Dressage Prelim - Grand Prix Inc. PYO &
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W/C 14/09/26: Equine Photography by Karl Drage Galleries
Equestrian photography galleries from events photographed by Equine Photography by Karl Drage during W/C 14th September 2026 will appear here:Wednesday 16th September 2026Jane Hussell 15th-17th September Camp – Milton Keynes Equestrian CentreSunday 20th September 2026Unaffiliated Showjumping – Onley Grounds Equestrian ComplexPlans for W/C 21/09/26I will be covering the following:Wednesday 23rd September 2026Senior British Showjumping – Onley Grounds Equestrian
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W/C 07/09/26: Equestrian Photography Galleries
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W/C 31/08/26: Equestrian Photography Galleries
Equestrian photography galleries from events photographed by Equine Photography by Karl Drage during W/C 31st August 2026 will appear here:Tuesday 1st September 2026 Clear Round Showjumping – Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex Wednesday 2nd September 2026Senior British Showjumping – Onley Grounds Equestrian ComplexCANCELLEDSaturday 5th September 2026Jane Hussell Poles & Grids – Catesby EquestrianSunday 6th September 2026British Showjumping Juniors – Newbold Verdon Equestrian CentrePlans for
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W/C 24/08/26: Equestrian Photography Galleries
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