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SOLD OUT! Gypsy Vanner In Person 3 Day Horse Experience 2024 September 20th-22nd
Spend 2 days photographing these magical horses and on day 3 an all day editing seminar.
"Judy- thank you so much for a wonderful experience this weekend. I really appreciated all the behind the scenes work you did to make this event go off so seamlessly. Spending two days with Sylvia and her horses was incredibly special and unique, truly something no other instructor could ever offer, all due to your ability to connect with people. I’m looking forward to next year’s Gypsy Vanner workshop! ."
Amy Masi, MD
Readyaimeeshoot Photography
"Judy brings a passion not only for her subject, but the art and more importantly the technical knowledge needed to be able to do the art. Her willingness to freely part with the knowledge and her openness to input from students during the class as well as paying attention to those that may be struggling while allowing others to try different perspectives, is refreshing."
Ed Connor, WV
Connor Photography
"Judy worked hand-in-hand with the farm’s owner to create multiple and diverse photographic opportunities for her participants. All the while, she was patient, personable, down-to-earth, and a joy to work with. Not only did we spend time out in the field, shooting, we spent several hours in the classroom learning some of her editing techniques and style that she uses to make her photos her own."
Victoria Manninna,
VA Photographer
Gypsy Vanner Experience Summary $875
Observing the Gypsy Vanner in its element was like witnessing poetry in motion, a captivating display of beauty and vitality that spoke to the heart, leaving an indelible impression of the extraordinary creature that roamed the boundless expanse of the world. This experience is a very special opportunity to photograph Gypsy Vanner horses.
The experience included the following:
2 days of photographing Gypsy Vanner horses September 20th and 21st. Sunrise and Sunset, field shots and barn shots.
Day 3, September 22nd 11am - 5 PM EST at Southern Market in Lancaster. Presentation on editing techniques when working on equine images.
• Custom Photoshop brushes provided for this workshop.
• 1 hour of private mentoring ($250 value) for each attendee scheduled at your convenience. Does not expire. Must be present at day 3 editing seminar.
• Recording of editing seminar ($85 value) from day 3. Must be present at day 3 editing seminar to receive this recording.
Hotel or Bed and Breakfast accommodations are not included. Parking in downtown Lancaster is street or parking garage. There is no off-street parking
at Southern Market but Sundays is pretty easy to get street parking and it's free.
Located in rural Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, this farm is home to over 15 adult horses. There might be some younger horses available for our enjoyment too. They breed champion blood line Gypsy Vanner Horses. We will be photographing in the barn to capture dramatic headshots and full body posed horses and out on the fields both sunrise and sunset. There will be sunrise and a sunset experiences and several in barn experiences. There is not a lot around the area as far as fast food for early morning grab and go. Plan accordingly. On your own for lunch and dinner. Our lunch breaks will be long since we are shooting early morning and evening.
This experience includes a wonderful "getting to know" the Amish family that owns there amazing horses. Thye are fine with photography of their kids and photography of them in their buggy.
Tentative schedule:
Meet and greet Thursday night September 19th at Southern Market in downtown Lancaster. 6 pm. Directions will be provided to the farm.
Friday morning September 20th, we will meet up at the farm at 6:30 am. We will photograph outside if lighting works or inside first. Then we will take a break for lunch. In the afternoon we will continue working with these horses both inside and out. We will finish with magical sunset photos. Dinner on your own.
Saturday September 21st we will meet at the farm at 6:30. If the weather cooperates we will get gorgeous sunrise, or foggy misty early morning photos. We will continue taking equine photography for several hours and then break for a long, on your own lunch break. We will meet back up at the farm for possible barn photos, aka head and body posed photographs, and then pre sunset around 4 and continue through sunset.
Sunday September 22nd we will meet up at Southern Market in Lancaster. Presentation on editing techniques when working on equine images. The building opens right at 11 am. So we will set up quickly and get started. The food here is amazing! We will grab lunch around 1, and eat while continuing to learn. There are food stands from all over the world with amazing options.
The Double Tree Resort is very close to the farm. The farm is in Quarryville, PA. Downtown Lancaster is 20 minuets away with lots of options. There are bed and breakfast locations and airbnb options along with other hotels in all directions.
Course Curriculum
Judy Reinford M.Photog.,M.Artist,CR. MAI
In 1989 Judy graduated from Kutztown University and started working in photography for Hess’s department store. She photographed everything from china to jewelry to bed linens. Looking back, climbing a 10 foot ladder to use an 8x10 film camera to photograph products that were printed on plastic and backlit for store displays was fun and challenging. There was no Photoshop.
In 1994 Judy started working at an ad agency in pre-press, scanning film on a large drum scanner
and working in Photoshop to edit and composite. This led to a job at Rodale Press, continuing
to do the same thing
Returning to photography with her new skills, Judy started a career as a fine art photographer. Judy specializes in Equine and Pet photography. Her studio is located in Bath, Pennsylvania. As a mom to 7 spoiled Pomeranians, Judy enjoys working with the unpredictability, high energy, and often time challenging task of photographing animals big and small.
Judy’s interest in zoo photography came about with her interest in print competitions. This led to an interest in fundraising and donating to the zoo’s finished work for Gala silent auctions. Having a charity or nonprofit that matches the type of art she created was a perfect match. Judy Reinford has a BFA in Communication Design and Fine Art Photography from Kutztown University in Kutztown, PA.
4 Time GIA Nominee
IPC 2024 Double Gold Medalist
2019-2022 PPA International Diamond Photographer Of The Year – Photographic Open
2023 PPA North Carolina Photographer Of The Year
2023, 2022 & 2020 Animal Image Makers - Best Equine Image
2023 Animal Image Makers - Best In Show
2023 Animal Image Makers - Master Of Animal Imaging
2021 Animal Image Makers - Accredited Professional Of Animal Imagery
PPNC Photographer Of The Year 2023
TXPPA Best Other Domestic Animal 2023
ASP 2nd Place Best Animal Portrait 2023
5 Time (2019- 2023) ASP State Elite Award
2021 MPI International Image Challenge - Digital Art Photographer Of The Year
2020 MPI International Image Challenge - Fine Art Photographer Of The Year
2020 - PPA International Platinum Photographer Of The Year – Master Artist
2019 WPPI Second Half Competition Third Place Animal Portrait
2019 ASP Bronze Medallion
2020 Imaging USA - Image Excellence Award
2019 ASP District Award 2019
Imaging USA - Craftsman Degree
2018 - PPA International Gold Photographer Of The Year – Photographic Open
2018 - PPA International Gold Photographer Of The Year – Master Artist
2018 ASP State Elite Award
2018 - PPA Northeast First Place Animal Portrait
2018 Imaging USA - Master Photography Degree and Mast Artist Degree
2017 - PPA International Gold Photographer Of The Year –Photographic Open
2017 - PPA International Platinum Photographer Of The Year – Master Artist
2016 - PPA International Silver Photographer Of The Year –Photographic Open
2016 - PPA International Gold Photographer Of The Year – Master Artist
