Erin Drago-Horse Photographer

Ok, everyone…before I jump into this post, I wanted to get your opinion on something.  I’m thinking of taking the below picture to my next haircut to give my stylist an idea of what I’m looking for…

sweet bangs, huh??  By the way, I don’t have a stylist…given the messy blob of hair that is permanently fixed to the back of my head, I’m sure that is not surprising!!:)

So, the reason I have an awesome picture of a horse with wispy bangs is because I can now add horse photography to my repertoire!!!  My sweet friend from church, Laura, approached me a little over a month ago and asked if I would be willing to do some pictures of her and her horse, Demetrias.  I was SOOO excited!!!!  I have kind of a fascination with horses…similar to my fascination with alligators…but, not to be confused with my fascination with pancakes and the color pink.  Before I jump into my day with Laura, I want to tell the world what a blessing she is to me.  Laura is one of the singles at my church.  As of a year or so ago, I had worked with her in children’s ministry a couple of times, but had not had a chance to really get to know her yet.  This didn’t matter to her, because this was also when she began serving me in a way that was so HUGE, she probably doesn’t even realize.  Matt has been on the praise team at our church (Sovereign Grace Church Greenville, SC) for as long as we have had children.  This means that he is not able to stand with me during worship, which leaves me attempting to worship while I keep a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old under control…thank GOD for His GRACE!!!:)  One day, Laura (along with 2 other of my single friends, Jenna Beth and Susanna) approached me and asked if she could hold Marlee during worship…it was as if someone had just offered to buy me a brand new Honda Odyssey (that would make me very excited, just in case you’re interested!!!:)!!  Since that day, I have only had to care for one child during worship and that has been HUGE for me…I’m tearing up just thinking about it!!!  These girls are truly, truly, selfless and I am truly, truly grateful!!!  Thanks, Laura…you just have no idea!!!!:)

Laura’s selflessness is also revealed in the way she cares for her horse, Demetrias, who requires more assistance than your average horse.  Last April, Demetrias was diagnosed with chronic uveitis, which leaves him “slighly blind”.  His condition has required surgery and a lot of extra work on Laura’s part, but in talking to her you would never think it was an inconvenience…she has done exactly what she has needed to do to get D the help he needs.  You can really tell these 2 are a team!!  If you want to hear more of Laura’s story please check out her blog…it really is fascinating!!:)  I wanted to include more of it here, but I think it’s time for some pictures of this duo!!  Laura, thanks so much for this opportunity…tell Demetrias I said thanks, too!!:)

P.S.  It is not easy to get the ENTIRE head of a horse in the frame of your camera…just sayin’!!!:)

 

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