the founder of Meinen Media and Hope Meinen Photography. When I was 12 years old, my hobbyist photographer mom gifted me my first camera, and I haven't been able to put one down since. As a lifelong equestrian, you'll usually find me either in the saddle or behind the lens. What started as taking photos of my friends at horse shows for fun quickly became my favorite pastime—and eventually, my career.

Growing up in the equestrian world has given me an understanding of the moments that matter most because I've lived them myself. Today, I combine my passion for horses and visual storytelling to create the kind of imagery I once looked for.