Meet Kaylee Willard-Lowrie


I had the pleasure of photographing Kaylee Willard-Lowrie, a 33 year old equestrian who has a lifelong passion for horses. At 11 years old, Kaylee started volunteering at a horse ranch in Davis, CA. She was determined to learn more about and be around the animals she loved with her whole heart and soul. She started taking lessons, leasing horses, and by 21, she purchased her first horse. Inspired by the rodeo girls she watched as a child, Kaylee aspired to be a barrel racer.


These were the last photos that Kaylee took with her 11 year old gelding, Hank, who went on to his new home the next day. He was her rock, helping her build confidence, trust, and rekindle her passion after a series of challenging accidents, including one requiring knee surgery. She is eternally grateful for Hank and the incredible bond they share.


However, this was also the first of many photoshoots with her new horse, Zena, an adorable TomCat Chex mare. I cannot wait to watch Kaylee and Zena's journey together! They are sure to do amazing things!


Denim Kimes Ranch

Saddle pad Bentley Show Pads

Red Dress from Salt Gowns

Copper and Turquoise cuff by Galloway Silver Co

Turquoise rings, earrings and necklace by Antler Rings

Silverbelly hat Pro Hats

Flowers The Traxx Farmstand

Western style portrait with dark horse and rider in burgundy sweater against sunset light.
Rustic western portrait with horse and rider in red sweater during golden hour.
A rider in a cowboy hat and red shirt shares a tender moment with their black horse in warm sunset light.
Black and white photo of a rider in western wear bonding with their dark horse.
Western rider in red shirt and cowboy hat stands confidently beside their black horse with decorative saddle.
A rider in classic western attire leads a black horse with decorative tack across dusty ground.
Black and white image of a rider in western wear leading a horse with traditional tack.
Rider in burgundy shirt and cowboy hat leads black horse with southwestern-style saddle blanket.
Rider in burgundy shirt and cowboy hat sits astride black horse in indoor arena.
Black and white portrait of rider on horseback wearing western hat and long flowing hair.
Silhouette of horse and rider walking into sunset on dusty path.
Western rider in burgundy shirt and tan hat sits astride black horse in golden sunset light.
A western-style photo of a black horse and person in jeans and cowboy hat against a golden sunset background.
A casual western portrait with a black horse and decorated saddle blanket in warm evening light.
A black horse and western rider sharing a tender moment during golden hour in an open field.