Phyllis Burchett | Equine Photographer

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About Phyllis Burchett

As a professional equine photographer, not only have I been in awe of the beautiful creatures I’ve loved all of my life—horses, but I am also captivated by birds, bears, and stunning landscapes across the world.

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It isn’t where you came from.
It’s where you’re going that counts.
~ Ella Fitzgerald

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From annual Equine Photo Tours in Iceland to hosting retreats at working ranches across the United States, I love to share my passion for photography with up-and-coming photographers.

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Behind-the-Scenes Blog

Explore in-depth how-to articles plus enjoy my favorite images taken at recent photography workshops and retreats.

Beyond the Horse: Capturing Stunning Backgrounds in Equine Photography

So, what’s the difference between a good and a bad background? Well, a tree or power pole coming out of your subject’s head would certainly come to mind. A busy background that detracts from your subject in any way would constitute a poor background. F5 - SS 1/320 -...

My Experience with the Women’s Work Juried Show

Last year I submitted work for consideration to be juried into the exhibit titled “Women’s Work” presented by the Cowgirl Artists of America and the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art in Trinidad, Colorado. The goal of this exhibition is this: “To increase the...

Art of the Cowgirl 2025

2025 Art of the Cowgirl and Cowgirls with Cameras CELEBRATING THE COWGIRL This year there was a new location for Art of the Cowgirl, hosted at Rancho Rio in Wickenburg, Arizona. The 2025 event included a fresh schedule of presenters, Master Artists, competitors, and...