Adventure Journal: Summertime Ranchland

Lush green grass and rolling hills might not be the first thing to come to mind when you think Alberta but a trip to the coulees of Southern AB will change that in a flash. Although I’m always a sucker for a winter adventure, summer south of the mountains has its own charm, especially when your home base is chez KVS Sport Horses and your company is a herd of curious, friendly foals.

Pro-tip: If you’re working outdoors with harsh light, try backlighting your subject for a softer result, like I did with the close-up horse portraits. To make the most of this technique, work with a lens with an f-stop of 1.8 or lower to let in all the light and focus on keeping detail in your shadows.