Equine & Pet Metamorphosis with AI
Judy Reinford
Course Number: 28
Level: All Levels
This class is all about the animals. Judy will guide you through the journey from photographing horses and dogs to creating memorable composites tailored for equine and pet clients. You’ll learn advanced editing, compositing, and painting techniques while mastering the diverse AI tools now available to photographers.
Discover what to use for various applications to achieve the best results. Photographing horses requires a unique approach. These majestic and expressive animals demand a specific technique to capture their beauty, grace, and personality. Their large size and intricate behavior require a deep understanding of horse behavior and body language to capture authentic and engaging photographs.
In this class, you’ll delve into the nuances of editing equine photography to highlight the best aspects of your captures. Learn how to enhance the beauty and character of horses through precise editing techniques, maintaining their authentic charm while refining images for a polished, painterly look.
We will cover the extraction of horses to place them on white or black backgrounds and the art of compositing with AI. You’ll learn how to create backgrounds with AI, from simple painted canvas styles to magical locations that dreams are made of. This comprehensive class will equip you with the skills to manage AI options and create stunning, memorable images of these magnificent animals.
Why You Should Take This Class:
Meet the Instructor:
Judy Reinford
M. Photog., M. Artist, CR., CPP, MAI
In 1989, Judy graduated from Kutztown University with a BFA in Communication Design and Fine Art Photography. She began her career in photography at Hess’s department store, photographing everything from china to jewelry to bed linens. Judy’s interest in pet, equine, and zoo photography developed through her involvement in PPA print competitions. This led to a passion for fundraising and donating her finished work to zoo gala silent auctions. She is currently on the board of The Lehigh Valley Zoo Gala Committee, underscoring her dedication to animal conservation.
Judy’s studio specializes in pet and equine photography, offering on-location or studio sessions (though they haven’t had a horse in the studio yet—just dogs). Her services include digital mixed media paintings and fairytale composites of both pets and people. Over the past three years, horses have become a significant passion for Judy. She resumed horseback riding in the summer of 2020 and finds photographing these gentle giants, either alone or with their owners, a rewarding experience.
