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FOREST LANE STUDIOS LTD
Unit 12c Forest Corner Farm
Hangersley
Ringwood
Hampshire
BH24 3JW

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The UK’s premier equine photography academy ⭐️
Onsite/online courses by @emilyhancock_art + @hannah_freeland_photography

🎉 What's New for 2026/2027? 🎉 We've made an excit 🎉 What's New for 2026/2027? 🎉

We've made an exciting change to our 1-Year Group Mentorship Programme.
For the upcoming season, we're bringing everything back to in-person learning.
Every other month, you'll join us for two full days of business training and practical photo shoots, giving you the chance to learn, grow, network, and put your knowledge into action.

There's something special about being in the room with other ambitious photographers, sharing ideas, overcoming challenges, and celebrating successes together.

We've already filled 2 places, so if you're ready to invest in your future as an equestrian photographer, now is the time to get in touch.

📩 Email info@trainingbarn.co.uk with your questions and let's chat.
✨ The Results Speak for Themselves ✨ The photogra ✨ The Results Speak for Themselves ✨

The photographers who join our 1-Year Group Mentorship Programme don't just learn—they take action and create incredible results.

Over the years, we've seen delegates:
📈 Generate over £90,000 in their first 3 years
📅 Become fully booked months in advance
📸 Sell 10+ photo shoots at trade stands
🤝 Build loyal clients who return again and again
💷 Increase their prices three times in a year
⭐ Work with respected influencers who genuinely recommend them
🏡 Create businesses that help pay the bills through photography

Applications for our September 2026 intake are now open.
If you're ready to take your photography business seriously, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Email info@trainingbarn.co.uk for details.
Hello Hello Hello, for those who dont know the who Hello Hello Hello, for those who dont know the whole story.....Im Emily and this is my studio! I started out when I was 16 as a photographer (whilst studying a science degree at University) and set up my own photography business. I quickly specialised in Equestrian portraits and grew my business beyond my dreams very quickly.... some 28 years ago the equestrian photography market was not really a thing and so my name quickly spread across the equestrian industry and I was photographing the top players in the industry at home with their beautiful horses. After achieving 2 fellowships with the British Institute of Professional Photographers I started the Training Barn to help budding photographers set up their own businesses and help them achieve their dreams. Some 5 years into teaching I bought on one of my mentees Hannah Freeland Photography ABIPP to help grow the business and teach along side me (she had smashed the training out the park so big I knew the systems could work for lots of people). I then started a little family and needed to generate an income without having to travel to far and so I started to experiment with creating equestrian art and selling work that allowed me to stay closer to home. Fast forward 15 years and my creative work is a whole mixed of wonderfulness, photography, art, teaching, speaking, running workshops and courses. You name it i'm living it. The dream is real.... I set out to be a full time creative early doors and I have never looked back, but one of my biggest passions is helping others achieve the same or similar dreams. If you interested in finding out more, check out Emily Hancock or Training Barn or Forest Lane...
🚨 The Doors Are Open! 🚨 Applications for our 2026 🚨 The Doors Are Open! 🚨

Applications for our 2026/2027 1-Year Group Mentorship Programme are now open, and we've already filled 2 places before the official launch!
Starting in September 2026, this will be the seventh year we've run the programme, and honestly, it's still our favourite thing we offer.
Over 12 months, you'll receive the guidance, support, accountability, and practical experience needed to build a successful equestrian photography business alongside a group of like-minded photographers.
If becoming a full-time equestrian photographer is your goal, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

📩 Email info@trainingbarn.co.uk for more information and to find out if the programme is right for you.
Join Us in the Equine Creative Club! This is our Join Us in the Equine Creative Club!

This is our awesome line up for July, plus ask us questions and share your news, wins and struggles as you go! 

Link in Bio. 

Only £17 per month, cancel anytime. We also have 35 past recordings full of actionable content!
Just a few images from this epic shoot with Jo and Just a few images from this epic shoot with Jo and Steve for our second day on our 3 day Photography Workshop. Jo and Steve welcomed us into their home and we captured so many beautiful moments between husband and wife and their love for their horses. We are busy writing a full blog on these three days, we can't wait to share more information and more images from these three days. 

@jo_w3lls @hannah_freeland_photography @emilyhancock_art @laurafowlerphotography @zdalephotography @janwebbphotography @susmithphotography @chloethornphotography @andreavictoriaphotography
A huge thank you to Serena for organising and host A huge thank you to Serena for organising and hosting our delegates on Day 1 of our 3 Day Photography Workshop. Serena cares for these beautful polo ponies and you can se how much they all love and respect her. Here are some behind the scene images of Serena doing her thing for us! 

If you would like to join us on one of these workshops, our next one is August 2026 - All information and booking available on our website. 

https://trainingbarn.co.uk/14799-2/

@serena_hogg @hannah_freeland_photography @emilyhancock_art @zdalephotography @janwebbphotography @laurafowlerphotography @susmithphotography @andreavictoriaphotography @chloethornphotography
When the husband of our model shows us all how to When the husband of our model shows us all how to get the shot! Thanks Steve 🙌

We will be sharing lots of images from this shoot next week! 

@jo_w3lls @hannah_freeland_photography @emilyhancock_art @susmithphotography @andreavictoriaphotography @janwebbphotography @chloethornphotography @zdalephotography
A few behind the scene images from our shoot with A few behind the scene images from our shoot with beautiful polo ponies on Tuesday. For Day 1 of our 3 Day Photography workshop we decided we wanted to host a different type of equestrian shoot. This one was about observation, taking time and allowing the horses to just be themselves, no posing, no curating just using your camera, one lens and your eyes to create art work. This got 100% positive feedback from every delegate and they all said that they were able to create so many more images by slowing things right down and using their creativity to find shapes, lines and movement. 

We'll post some of the results in another post but for now here are a few images to show the pure happiness and joy of hanging out in a field of horses. 

@emilyhancock_art @hannah_freeland_photography @forestlanestudios @serena_hogg @susmithphotography @andreavictoriaphotography @zdalephotography @chloethornphotography @laurafowlerphotography @janwebbphotography @
The only requirement at the training barn is to La The only requirement at the training barn is to Laugh a Lot!!!!! Of course we do attempt to get some work done too, creating beautiful images learning new skills but the best bit is that everyone leaves with new friends, new found confidence and motivation to succeed creatively and without a doubt sore cheeks from laughing so much….. tag us in your funny photos so we can keep the laughs going…… 😂😂
What an amazing couple of hours spent capturing a What an amazing couple of hours spent capturing a herd of polo ponies chilling out in their field together. No tack, no riding just being. Thank you to @serena_hogg for modelling and organising this wonderful set up. We cannot wait to share some of the results. Now back to the studio for a well earned lunch! 

@serena_hogg @susmithphotography @janwebbphotography @chloethornphotography @zdalephotography @emilyhancock_art @hannah_freeland_photography @laurafowlerphotography @andreavictoriaphotography
Join us while the group play and shoot for 10 minu Join us while the group play and shoot for 10 minutes while the herd graze and chill out.
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