Custom Mini Model Horses

If you have tried to sign up for one of the live shows hosted by Breyer during Breyerfest, you know about the technical snafu that postponed the registration date.  This got me thinking about all of the websites, video channels, Facebook groups, and Instagram posts that I frequent in the hobby. Not to mention the live shows I love to attend. From Identify Your Breyer to Model Horse Place to Model Horse University these passion projects are huge undertakings. Hosting a live show takes months of planning. And unlike the big guys, these projects are operated by a few people if not a single individual. Hosting a website, recording a podcast, writing a blog, taking photographs, and filming videos all take skill. Some of these projects have affordable subscription options, live shows have entry fees, and some websites are free. There's not a lot of money flowing around. No one is making a living doing these things. Yet, as an artist selling model horses, I have piggybacked my sales onto ...

I am the happy owner of a real camera! I have been making due with an 1990's era pocket-sized camera and an iPhone for way too many years.  I have so much to re-learn about photography. As a high school student, photography—with black and white film that had to be developed—was a favorite class. In grad school, I spent a summer in Germany as an exchange student. Photography was the only class I understood due to my poor language skills. I don't remember much. So the film part is long gone, but the camera is here! (Thank you Mom and Dad for the lovely gift.) No-fancy-lighting-indoor-shot because it is cold outside  The camera is a Nikon D 3500. So far I am using a DX AF-P 18-55 mm 1:3.5-5.6 lens (the one that comes with the camera) and it is working great for Stablemates. Instead of Photoshop (which requires a subscription), I purchased Affinity Photo. I love the software and would recommend it to hobby photographers. You can find it here: https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/ ...