Hey there, I’m Cortney—the girl who never outgrew her horse obsession and finally turned her childhood dream into reality!

Growing up in Oklahoma, I practically lived in the show ring, competing in rodeos, western pleasure, and hunter under saddle with my Quarter Horses. I used to flip through World Show programs, dreaming of photographing those big-name horses and designing their eye-catching ads. But, like so many childhood dreams, I tucked it away for later—until one day, I decided later was now.

Life took me on quite the adventure first! In 2013, my husband and I moved to Washington after four years in Georgia for his military service. I earned my B.A. in Psychology, planning to help veterans and active-duty members through the challenges of combat. But after graduation, I found myself in the world of commercial construction, working my way up from the front desk to Project Engineer while also pursuing my M.A. in Project Management. It was a great career, but deep down, I knew I wasn’t where I was meant to be.

For four years, I felt like I was trying to fit into a box that just wasn’t me. And then, in the spring of 2018, I did the scariest—and best—thing ever: I set myself free. I traded the 9-to-5 for a camera, a whole lot of creativity, and a return to the passion that had always been waiting for me—horses and photography.

Now, I get to capture the magic of the equestrian world and tell the stories of riders and their beloved horses, couples wildly in love, and seniors ready to take on the world. If you’re looking for photos that feel like you—filled with adventure, authenticity, and a little bit of that free-spirited energy—then we’re going to get along just fine!

YOUR HEART IS FREE. HAVE THE COURAGE TO FOLLOW IT

I'm cortney