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WELCOME TO AJE COLLECTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY

 Fine Art Horse & Rider Portraits Designed to Be Felt, Displayed, and Preserved for Generations

Based in Charleston, West Virginia - Serving Select Fine Art Clients Nationwide

Specializing in fine art horse and rider photography—capturing the quiet connection, strength, and trust shared between horse and rider.

With a timeless and heartfelt approach, each session is crafted to reflect the authentic bond between horse and rider, using natural light and thoughtful composition to create refined, enduring imagery.

Available by appointment for select sessions nationwide, preserving meaningful partnerships through heirloom-quality portraiture.

Equine Fine Art Photography

Created with intention. Finished as fine art.

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Amanda is absolutely wonderful to work with! Before our session, I had never done an equine photoshoot, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Amanda guided me through the entire process with such patience and confidence, and the result was breathtaking photos that I will cherish forever. Her passion for her craft truly shows—she goes above and beyond to capture the special moments between horse and rider in the most genuine, beautiful way.

-Rachel

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HORSE & RIDER PORTRAITS

BEHIND THE LENS

Hello, I’m Amanda McCarty.

I specialize in fine art horse and rider photography, focusing on the quiet connection, strength, and trust shared between horse and rider. These are not just portraits—they are visual records of a partnership built through time, dedication, and love.

My approach is grounded in simplicity and intention. I work with natural light, clean compositions, and thoughtful direction to create images that feel timeless rather than trendy. Each session is designed to be unhurried, allowing space for authentic moments to unfold—whether captured on the ground, under saddle, or in motion.

Every final image is carefully refined to remove distractions and elevate the focus to what matters most: the bond between you and your horse. From the first conversation through the final artwork, the process is guided by craftsmanship, attention to detail, and respect for the story being told.

These portraits are created to live beyond the moment—displayed as fine art in your home, preserved as heirloom pieces, and returned to again and again as reminders of a meaningful chapter in your journey together.

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Recent Blog Posts

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Horse & Rider Portraits at Meadow Dream Farm

Horse & Rider Portraits at Meadow Dream FarmNitro, West Virginia • December 8thThe weekend before Thanksgiving, I had the joy of photographing a full day of horse & rider portraits at Meadow Dream Farm, and the variety of ...

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A Sunset Session in Buffalo, WV - Braylea, Tater & Betty

There are some photo sessions that feel like stepping into a story—and my evening with Braylea, Tater, and Betty was exactly that. The golden sunset over their farm in Buffalo, West Virginia set the perfect backdrop for capturing the ...

“PHOTOGRAPHY TAKES AN INSTANT OUT OF TIME, ALTERING LIFE BY HOLDING IT STILL.”

— DOROTHEA LANGE

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