Business Details
18 Years
experience
Professional Equestrian Photography Services
We are Top Shots Photography, a specialist equestrian photography service operating across England and Wales since 2008. Our team combines decades of professional photographic expertise with deep-rooted equestrian experience, having grown up competing in pony clubs and British Eventing at Novice level. This unique background enables us to capture the dynamic action and subtle nuances of horse events with exceptional precision. Based in Worcestershire with easy access to the M5 corridor, we provide nationwide coverage for events including The Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park and Burwarton Show. Our on-site exhibition unit features fast photo printing and an intuitive tablet-based image browsing system, ensuring clients can quickly access high-quality prints during events.We prioritise reliability, maintaining a 100% attendance record at booked shows since our establishment. Our friendly, approachable manner has earned consistent praise from event organisers and competitors alike. As copyright holders of all our work, we ensure proper attribution while offering flexible usage rights for purchased images. With founders Miles and Grace Thomas still actively riding and competing, our team maintains current industry knowledge and passion for equine sports. Our commitment to quality and service has made us a trusted name in equestrian photography circles.
Services
Eventing
Show Jumping
Dressage
Showing
Photography Services
On-site Printing
Image Browsing
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of combined experience in equestrian photography
- Our team members are experienced riders with competition backgrounds
- We guarantee 100% reliability at booked events since 2008
- We provide on-site printing and tablet-based image browsing systems
- Our photographers maintain current industry knowledge through active riding
Services
Eventing
We specialise in capturing eventing competitions with dynamic action shots and precision timing. Our photographers understand the unique demands of multi-phase events, ensuring comprehensive coverage of dressage, cross-country, and show jumping phases. Clients receive high-resolution images suitable for competition records and personal use.
Show Jumping
Our show jumping photography focuses on capturing split-second moments of horse and rider combinations clearing obstacles. Using high-speed equipment, we produce sharp images that highlight technique and performance. The service includes immediate on-site printing for competitors needing quick access to competition mementos.
Dressage
We document dressage events with attention to precise movements and horse-rider synchronicity. Our photographers position strategically to capture test sequences from optimal angles. The resulting images serve as valuable training tools and competition records for riders at all levels.
Photography Services
We provide comprehensive event photography with fast turnaround times. Our services include on-site digital galleries accessible via tablet devices, allowing instant image preview and selection. All photographs are protected by 1988 Copyright Act with clear usage guidelines for purchased images.
On-site Printing
Our mobile exhibition unit offers immediate photo printing at events. Clients can select images from digital galleries and receive high-quality prints within minutes. This service caters to competitors needing quick access to competition photos and spectators wanting event mementos.
People
Miles Thomas
Founder
Miles Thomas established Top Shots Photography in 2008 while studying Visual Communication at Birmingham City University. With lifelong equestrian experience, he brings both technical photographic expertise and industry-specific knowledge to the business.
Grace Thomas
Partner
Grace Thomas joined the team in 2011 and became a company partner in 2015. A lifelong rider and competitor, she contributes both photographic skills and practical understanding of equestrian sports requirements to the business operations.
Questions
What equestrian events do you cover?
We cover all major equestrian disciplines including eventing, show jumping, dressage, and showing across England and Wales.
Can I use purchased images online?
Yes, purchased images can be used for personal websites, social media, and society journals with proper attribution to our website.
Do you offer on-site printing?
Yes, we provide immediate photo printing at events through our mobile exhibition unit with tablet-based image access.
How can event organisers book your services?
Event organisers can contact us through our website contact page or direct phone lines for booking arrangements and inquiries.
What equipment do you use?
We use professional-grade cameras and lenses suitable for capturing fast-paced equestrian action in various lighting conditions.
Are you insured for event coverage?
We maintain appropriate insurance coverage for equipment and liability as part of our professional photography services.
