For the month of September, you can view a selection of my 35mm film photography work at

The Raw Deal in Menomonie, WI

Watch the virtual tour below!

Riders who would like to be photographed, please email me at kara.hakanson@gmail.com with the following information:

- Rider Name

- Horse Name

- Ring

- Ride Day & Time

There is no cost to sign up for photos. You will be able to view your photos on Sunday and decide which ones you would like to purchase as a digital download.

If you won’t be there Sunday, don’t worry! I will email you a private link to your online gallery to select and purchase your photos.

COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES

• I will take my temperature every morning before entering the grounds, as mandated by the USEF.

• If you were planning on coming as a spectator, unfortunately, we are sad to say no spectators are allowed over the weekend. Only those involved with the show (i.e. riders, judges, volunteers, etc.)

• As required by the USEF, I will have my mask on and keep the 6ft distance from others when I am not photographing.

• I am currently working on having a safe and sanitary set up for riders to view and select their photos on Sunday, July 26 and will post more information here.

• I also ask that anyone involved in the show please be respectful of myself (and others!) and keep their distance. Please do not be offended if I take a few steps back from you if I feel you are getting too close. I am living with those that are high risk and if they got COVID-19 odds are it would be fatal, so I can not be lax about this. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

More information by USEF here.

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I am a one-woman show! I do my absolute best to photograph everyone who signs up but I can not guarantee I will photograph every ride. Also, come Sunday, if I have already photographed a ride or two of yours on Friday and/or Saturday, those I haven’t will take priority. Thank you for your understanding!

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It may not be the type of show we’re used to, but if we stay safe, we will still have fun!

Looking forward to being back with you all at Otter Creek.

Official Photographer for Otter Creek Dressage Fest, July 27 and 28th.

Great American/USDF Regional Championship Official Qualifying Competition for the 2019 Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse Dressage Championships; the 2019 USEF Children Dressage National Championship; the 2019 USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship; the 2019 USEF Junior and Young Rider Dressage National Championships; and the 2019 USEF Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ Dressage National Championship presented by Dressage Today

Sign up for photos here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b49abad2aa3fb6-photo1

For the month of July, select digital and 35mm film photographs from my bouldering trip to Bishop, California from spring 2018 will be on display and for sale at the Minneapolis Bouldering Project.

May 10 - 12 I will be in Wheeler, Wisconsin photographing the May Flower I & II spring dressage competition at Otter Creek Farm.

Photo sign up HERE

At a young age, I established a personal connection with photography since my father had a Pentax 35mm film camera constantly by his side and an artist mother that trained me to have a keen eye. I have long since given up on extensive journaling, but I have this fear of not having enough physically recorded, hard copy history, so film photography is my way to remember.

From now until mid-January, a selection of my 35mm film photography work is being showcased at:

Workhorse Coffee Bar | 2399 University Ave | St. Paul MN 55114