Horse Girls, Cameras, and Career Pivots with Kirstie Marie Jones
From Horse Show Bestie by Crysta Brown
May 12, 2026 · 1h 3m
About this episode
Kirstie Marie Jones discusses photography, business strategies, and versatility in the horse industry.
Kirstie Marie Jones of Kirstie Marie Photography joins us for a conversation that goes way beyond just taking pretty horse photos. From practical photography tips to building a business in multiple disciplines, this episode is packed with insight for horse girls, photographers, and anyone trying to carve out a lane in the industry. We talk about the little things that make a huge difference in photos, like preparing your horse before a shoot, paying attention to light sources, and yes, even cleaning your camera lens. Kirstie also breaks down concepts like the rule of thirds in a way that actually makes sense and explains how thoughtful details can completely change the outcome of an image. The conversation also dives into the evolution of KMP Learn and how education became such a major part of her business. Kirstie shares her background riding across different disciplines, the challenges that come with marketing yourself to multiple audiences, and why versatility has become one of her biggest strengths both behind the camera and in the saddle. This episode is really about keeping a wide perspective in the horse industry. Learning from different trainers, stepping outside one…
People in this episode
Host: Crysta Brown
Guest: Kirstie Marie Jones
Topics covered
- photography
- horse industry
- business
- education
- career pivots
- marketing
- versatility
Keywords
- horse photography
- business tips
- career pivots
- photography techniques
- horse industry
- marketing
- education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kirstie Marie Photography, NAC Equine, KMP Learn, Crysta Brown Horsemanship
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