Meet Kolu Westcott
THE PERSON BEHIND THE PORTRAITS
Outside the studio, you’ll usually find me with my horse or loving on my retired greyhounds.
I’m an endurance rider and spend much of my time with my BLM mustang, who was once wild. We ride, camp, explore the Pacific Northwest, and spend plenty of time figuring things out together out on the trail. My greyhounds came to me from Ireland, and these days, they’re happily enjoying retirement, long naps, chasing squirrels, and being thoroughly spoiled.
Living with animals has taught me to pay attention to the things that aren’t always obvious. Animals communicate through the smallest changes in posture, expression, and movement. You learn to notice when they’re curious, uncertain, relaxed, or asking for space. You learn to listen before you ask for anything more.
That experience shapes the way I create portraits. Photographing a horse, or any animal, isn’t simply about knowing where to stand with a camera. It’s about understanding the animal in front of you, reading their subtle cues, and knowing when to step in, when to wait, and when to simply let them be.
I’ve gotten pictures with Kolu since I was little and she is the best! I’ve also helped behind the scenes with a horse photoshoot and I only have great things to say. She works her hardest to make it a fun and comfortable experience.
— Teagan M.
Let's make something worth keeping.
Your family, your animals, your places, your story.
I'd love to create something that feels unmistakably yours.