2023 Equestrian Model Call by Equine Photographer Shiralee Swan

A lady with a smile riding a bay horse in the woodland in Stock, Essex the floor of the woods is covered in bluebells in June

Could you and your horse model for me in 2023? With plans for various projects underway for 2023, I am on the search for willing horses and owners to model for me. I am searching for models in Essex, Hertfordshire, and the surrounding counties, of any age, discipline, and ability. If you are selected for…

The Cutest Little Pair – Equine Photoshoot, Essex

How cute

Mum Miranda wanted photographs that will be forever-lasting memories for Clara with her first pony. We all know that there is no cuter picture than a little girl with her very own pony. Clara was given Elsa as an early 2nd birthday present. Elsa was only two at the time so Clara had a lot…

Photographic Products

1x 24x 20" & 4x 12x 8"

I offer a unique selection of photographic products to complement your home. You can rest assured that I have selected the best U.K. companies and craftsmen to work with to produce the photographic products I offer. A U.K. Photographic Laboratory prints my prints for the very best quality. The photographic papers are selected for the…

(Press Release) Equine Portrait Photographer Shiralee Swan achieved the prestigious Licentiate Qualification

Shiralee Swan LSWPP Qualifying Panel

ACHIEVING MY LICENTIATE QUALIFICATION WOW… Shiralee Swan LSWPP has always had a passion for both horses and photography. The Professional Photographer from Essex has been recognised for her classic, elegant, and timeless Equine portraits. Having been awarded a Licentiate Qualification (LSWPP) from The Societies of Photographers, the fastest growing worldwide association for professional photographers. Shiralee…

The long journey to achieving my Licentiate Qualification (LSWPP)

Long Journey February 2023, I received a telephone call from the Personal Development Manager at The Societies of Photographers. Being someone who suffers from imposter syndrome. Setting goals is very important for me, it gives me direction and I love training. Putting time and effort into my Personal Development means that I can deliver a…

An Interview with Molly Holly & Me

Tell us about your horses ‘An Interview with’ was a Blog that I used to write when I run ‘Older Riders’ Which some of you will remember. Everyone loved my interviews with people like us normal horsey people. I get to meet lots of lovely people with their horses and dogs. When they book a…

You have more than one horse!

A three-horse composite photographic portrait, three horses wearing bridles looking to the right.

What to do… The time has come in your life when you have decided that you have a place on the wall of your home for a piece of wall art of your horse. But you own two maybe three horses! which do you choose? Maybe your old retired but truly loved older horse with…

Personalised Photoshoot Gift Vouchers

Shiralee Swan Photoshoot Gift Voucher

Gift Vouchers can be personalized with your unique message. Don’t spend hours searching the shops and the internet for that personal, meaningful gift… Photoshoot Gift Vouchers can be personally designed for you, in the colour schemes you choose with a personal message. Personalized Gift Vouchers are much better than handing cash over in a card.…

Shocked and Flattered… Professional Imagemaker Magazine

Shiralee is interviewed by Angela Adams

Professional Imagemaker Magazine contacted me out of the blue! To say I was shocked and flattered is an understatement. I had come to their attention!  of a few people at The Societies of Photographers and Professional Imagemaker Magazines, firstly because I have an interesting name ‘Shiralee‘ but the main reason for my horse portrait photography.…

Lockdown goal lead to Winning Bronze

Lockdown photo challenge to myself As a new goal for myself this year I decided to enter some of my horse portraits into some Photographic Societies Competitions. I entered this photo of a client’s horse into a Monthly Competition with The Guild of Photographers. I am proud to say that this photograph received a Bronze…