Equine Photography

Image of black Friesian horses in the dunes at the Washington Coast

Are you looking for stunning images that last a lifetime?

Ellen L Chappell Photography

  • offering portraits of horses with and without their people, including digital files, and custom prints and wall art.

  • also available for equine sales; for breeding, training, and boarding operations; for branding; and for events and commercial photography.

  • serving Western Oregon and the greater Pacific Northwest.

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A beautiful woman wearing a teal parachute dress is cantering a grey Warlander stallion at golden hour near Santa Ynez, California.
A framed image of a black and white Pinto Gypsy Cob stallion at Long Beach in Washington State decorates a contemporary kitchen wall.
Here is a black background image of a beautiful, silver black Canadian Horse mare. This is a rare breed.

Horses are large, dynamic animals. It is not easy to get exceptional photos of them. Would you like images that capture the beauty and power of your equine, and your relationship with them?

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Here is a headshot of a dark bay Cheval Canadian stallion.
Here is a bay Warmblood gelding showing off his dressage trot with his trainer.
Here is a conformation photo of a dark bay German Riding Pony mare. She's wearing a bridle and is in an equestrian setting with a lawn, trees, and fences.

Photographing equines well requires experience and patience. Whatever your breed or discipline is, you will get images that make it stand out.

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Photographer, horsewoman, and animal lover

Horses are a lifelong passion. My grandfather raised Shetland ponies, and I started young. Photography is my way of sharing that passion. My intention is to capture the power, beauty, and personalities of horses.

I provide a low-stress, full-service experience that includes plans to finished photo art. Sessions are tailored to meet your needs.

As a former technology professional and program manager, I understand the importance of communication and of getting things done. My clients appreciate this and so will you.

Let’s connect and create stunning visual images that you will be proud to display on your walls or to use to represent your equine business.

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“The full depth of Ellen’s magic revealed itself when my pictures arrived. They were breathtaking, and stunning — beyond exceptional! Each one magnifies the character of my horses and dogs as I know them. Ellen has a unique talent for seeing and highlighting animal personalities and the relationships we have with them — it was an honor to be in front of her lens!”

— Lisa Kelly Simmons, President, United States Lipizzan Federation

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Professional

  • Pro member of the Equine Photographers Network

  • Member of the Oregon Professional Photographers Association

  • Shoot for major book publisher

  • Spring ‘21 cover of USLF Lipizzan News

  • Former Board Secretary for the United States Equestrian Federation

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Service Area

Albany Oregon, Lebanon Oregon, Salem Oregon, Newberg Oregon, Molalla Oregon, Sherwood Oregon, Wilsonville Oregon, Corvallis Oregon, Eugene Oregon, Springfield Oregon, Creswell Oregon, Pacific City Oregon, Lincoln City Oregon, Newport Oregon, Portland Oregon, Vancouver Washington, Battle Ground Washington, and surrounding communities

Western Washington, Southern and Eastern Oregon by request

Occasional trips outside of the Pacific Northwest