20 Facts about Me 

 By Hannah Freeland

 

  1. I have loved and ridden horses since I was 2
  2. I have 3 sisters, of which I am the eldest, and they are my best friends
  3. I am useless at Cross Country- I’m just not brave enough!
  4. I didn’t know being a full time equine photographer was a job or business until 12 years ago
  5. I believe furniture should be moved frequently for a clear mind and because my Mum does it
  6. I swapped from Canon to Nikon a year ago
  7. I have a trusted team around me who help support and run things with me
  8. I’ve had a business and photography mentor for 9 years
  9. I continue to be surprised at how beautiful horses are with their owners on every single shoot
  10. I worked with Harry Meade for 3 years photographing behind the scenes. It was only supposed to be one event! We continue to be firm friends and I miss the adventure on daily basis, but I’m also happy that I’m creating my own adventure
  11. I’m jealous of other people’s self-confidence
  12. Time genuinely flies past on photo shoots – it’s when I am at my happiest
  13. I am constantly trying to diet, however, my will power is my enemy
  14. I have a retired horse called Twiggy
  15. I love driving; and its part of the job. It gives me the chance to listen to the MANY podcasts that I subscribe to
  16. I am constantly learning new strategies for running my business
  17. I feel it takes me longer to come to conclusions than others
  18. I am 35
  19. I am grateful for my work and life, each and every day
  20. I don’t ever want to get off of this ride

A Message from the Judges

This year’s entries showed exceptional creativity and a strong sense of storytelling. We judged each image on both emotional impact and technical strength, looking at composition, light, atmosphere, connection, colour, sharpness and thoughtful editing.

We were truly moved by the work submitted and are so proud of every photographer who took part. Thank you for trusting us with your art.


Thank You

A heartfelt thank you to our judging panel:
Emily Hancock
Hannah Freeland
Tilly Berendt
Elisabeth Vieten

And to our partners:
Kaleidoscope Framing
SWPM

Your support makes this celebration of creativity possible.


Looking Ahead

We are already excited for next year’s competition and cannot wait to see what you create in 2026.

Until then, keep photographing what inspires you and telling the stories that matter to you.

Emily and Hannah
The Training Barn