Photoshoots
Photoshoots
This is our newest yet quickly becoming one of our most popular services here at MMS. We offer one-of-a-kind unicorn photoshoots! The main horse we transform into a “magical” unicorn, pictured here, is Koda. Note this picture was just taken with a cell phone during a break at one of our shoots.
What makes our unicorn shoots unique is we train our horse to stand “at liberty” or without any lead ropes attached (unless the pose warrants it). Nicole trains Koda regularly specifically for these shoots. While he is a full-sized horse, he is excellent with kids and enjoys interaction. Most times kids can even get up on the unicorn for a pose if they so desire.
We have two different horn set-ups. The most popular, featured in the photo here, has to have a halter or bridle to fix to in order to stay in place. It is a heavy silicone horn and shows up better for wide angle or full body shots. For a bridleless look we do have a smaller foam horn that doesn’t require as many straps to hold it in place. This horn shows up well in close-up shots but is not as long as the silicone horn so wide-angle doesn’t always pick it up as well.
We also offer shoots just with the horse (no unicorn attire), as well as site rental for photographers to set up outdoor mini sessions. We have multiple areas in which photos can be taken which can provide shade on a sunny day or gorgeous sunset views during golden hour. See images below for unicorn and site examples. *Note the unicorn photos shown are all just cell phone photos of the horse and not staged.
Rates:
Our rates for photoshoots include use of facilities, time and labor for bathing and preparation of horse/unicorn, and Nicole being there for the duration of the shoot to handle and pose the horse. If you are an individual wanting a unicorn shoot, we charge $75 with a 50% non-refundable deposit due at booking. These sessions typically last about 45 minutes- 1 hour. We offer a discounted rate to photographers who want to schedule a block to do unicorn mini sessions. These blocks are offered at $100 per hour and can be scheduled for up to 3 hours per day. The same non-refundable deposit upon booking applies to photographers.
Site rental for photographers is $75 per hour. This price is just for use of the grounds to stage any theme of outdoor photos you wish to take (no animals). We typically have to alter our turnout schedules for our boarded horses in order to accommodate these rentals, so despite there not being a direct need for MMS Staff involvement during the shoots it does still create extra work.
Side view of the larger horn. The braiding of his mane in this photo is available upon request.
Nicole and Moose at a photoshoot. Image by Christine Capozziello.
Nicole and Rain (this mare is not available for shoots). Image by Christine Capozziello.
Sample pose with Koda.
Sample pose in one of our photo sites.
One of our more popular locations for golden hour photos.
Nicole and her family at a shoot on our grounds. Photo by Kreations Photography.
Example of Misty posing on the rock at liberty.
Side view of our smaller horn to show no visible straps.
Photo of our smaller horn option.