It's kind of odd getting into the Halloween spirit during the month of May, but, last spring, that is just what I did. It's no secret how much I love Halloween, so pretending, way ahead of schedule, really wasn't so difficult. My staff worked especially hard creating my costume for this year - a ghostly horsewoman, and Rutger, one of my beautiful Friesian horses, joined me for this occasion. Mary Curran, my hair and makeup artist, did a superb job of transforming me into this eerie character, with milky contact lenses completing the look. I know how much you love behind-the-scenes, so please join us in my stable! Also, if you need some really great Halloween ideas, pick up a copy of this year's special Halloween issue. It's great!
Digital imaging makes a photo shoot so much easier with instant feedback. Corrections, if any need to be made, are seen instantly.
Nick Andersen – craft editor – making some final adjustments to my ghostly turn-of-the-century horsewoman costume.
And action!
Pose
Diego is checking the digital feedback.
After pose
I look so wicked with my riding crop.
Here he is with dark plumes and an ornately plaited mane.
My eyes will turn you to stone.
So flirty/evil
Stylists standing by to make any necessary adjustments to my makeup and costume
A close-up of Betsy’s fine work on Rutger’s mane
Photographer, Diego Uchitel, snapping away while Francesca is taking it all in
But Rutger’s not afraid of me.
In fact, he rather enjoyed this experience.
My sweet and handsome dark steed!
A very handsome and regal Rutger is waiting patiently.
I love the contrast of black on orange – so very halloween.