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.Â
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It isn’t where you came from.
It’s where you’re going that counts.
~ Ella Fitzgerald
Resources & Education for Equine Photographers
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.
Shutter Speed: Choosing the Right Setting for Every Shot in Equine Photography
Part 2: Shutter Speed — Freeze It, Blur It, Tell the Story My goal is to help you choose the right settings for every shot in your equine photography by making intentional decisions that support the story you want to tell in each scene. Last time, we talked about...
Understanding the Exposure Triangle in Ranch Photography
Understanding exposure is a foundation for becoming a more confident photographer. But rather than throwing a bunch of technical information at you all at once, I’m breaking it down into a three-part series covering the three elements of the Exposure Triangle:...
Dryhead Ranch Photography Retreat 2026
Dryhead Ranch Photography Retreat 2026: Where Montana, Horses & Storytelling Come Together Some places you visit once; others become part of you. Dryhead Ranch in Montana is one of those places. Since 2019, we’ve had the privilege of bringing photographers to this...
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