Equestrian Maternity session - Lincoln, CA


Raven Benjamin + her AQHA cutting mare C Rio Cat (aka Bobby - Ricky Bobby or Bobby Cakes) had their double maternity photo session in February 2022, about one month before they were due to have their babies. Their due dates were within the same week.


Bobby is Raven's anchor horse who earned them their first NCHA world title in the 15 am, top 15 in the 2k limit, as well as Rookie of the Year. Bobby, who was Raven's first cutting horse, was an aged cutter that Raven made into her weekend hauler and best friend. Bobby is a great trail companion and loves to swim.


I am so honored to have been able to capture these priceless moments for Raven and her family. Below are some of my favorites from this amazing session.

Professional equestrian portrait featuring a bay horse with decorative competition ribbons against black backdrop.
Show horse with competition ribbons and tack photographed dramatically against dark background.
Bay horse wearing ornate show ribbons and bridle against black background.
Close up of bay show horse with decorative blue and purple competition ribbons on black background.
Portrait of bay horse with leather bridle against dramatic black background.
Elegant equestrian portrait featuring a bay horse against dark backdrop.
Stylish equestrian portrait with bay horse against black background.
A brown horse with white facial markings stands beside a woman in a fitted navy blue dress against a black background.
A bay horse wearing a saddle poses with a woman in a navy blue dress against a dark backdrop.
A horse and rider silhouetted against a rural fence line at sunset.
A bay horse stands in a sunlit pasture with wooden fencing while being led by a handler.
A beautiful bay horse stands in a golden-lit field next to split rail fencing.
A bay horse and handler pose together in a sunlit pasture with wooden fencing.
A brown horse and handler share a quiet moment in front of rustic wooden fencing at sunset.
Black and white portrait of a horse and handler standing together by a wooden fence.