Photograph or film with Eastside horses at the Equestrian Centre and across Centennial Parklands, with our handlers beside you the whole time.
We've worked with photographers, families, brands, film crews and private clients on all kinds of sessions. Some have taken place around the stables, some in Centennial Park and others further afield. Each session is planned around the horses, the location and what you need from the shoot, with our handlers there throughout.
Most sessions take place at the Equestrian Centre or in Centennial Parklands, where the standard fees below apply. Off-site locations such as the beach are quoted separately.
Tell us what you're planning and what you'd like the finished photos or video to look like. We'll help with the horses, handlers and session planning, whether you're working at the Equestrian Centre, in Centennial Parklands or at another location by arrangement.
Portraits · Milestones
Engagements, bridal portraits, proposals, anniversaries, family photos and other special occasions. We can help choose a suitable horse and our handler stays with the horse throughout the session. Riding is optional.
Commercial · Editorial · Film
We can provide horses and handlers for brand shoots, campaigns, editorial work, music videos and film productions. Let us know what you have planned and we'll work through what is practical and safe for the horses.
Destination · By quote
Want to take a horse beyond the Parklands? We can arrange sessions at locations such as beaches, private properties and wedding venues, subject to the location and the required arrangements.
Off-site sessions are quoted individually to allow for transport, additional staff and travel time.
Have something different in mind? These are just some examples of the sessions we can help with. Tell us what you're planning and we'll work through the options with you. Pricing is outlined below.
We have a selection of horses and ponies that are suitable for photoshoots and filming. Each horse is selected based on their temperament, experience and how comfortably they handle cameras, unfamiliar people and standing for a session.
If you'd like to meet the horses, you're welcome to arrange a visit to the stables. Alternatively, let us know the size, colour or type of horse you're looking for and we can send through some options.
Colour · Height
Profile and photo on their way from the Eastside team.
Colour · Height
Profile and photo on their way from the Eastside team.
Colour · Height
Profile and photo on their way from the Eastside team.
Colour · Height
Profile and photo on their way from the Eastside team.
Colour · Height
Profile and photo on their way from the Eastside team.
Colour · Height
Profile and photo on their way from the Eastside team.
Colour · Height
Profile and photo on their way from the Eastside team.
Colour · Height
Profile and photo on their way from the Eastside team.
Colour · Height
Profile and photo on their way from the Eastside team.
Once your horse has been confirmed, we need at least three days' notice if you would like to request a change. We will do our best to accommodate the request, but a different horse may not always be available.
Horse changes cannot be made on the day, as your booked horse will already have been prepared for the session.
Each horse can work for up to one hour during a session. The number of horses you need is therefore the main factor in the session price. The same rates apply to photography and filming.
One horse gives you up to one hour of session time on the day.
| What you're paying for | Fee |
|---|---|
| Preparation of one horse | $150 |
| The first hour, one horse | $200 |
| If it applies | |
| Each additional horse, per hour or part thereof | $150 |
| Sessions inside Centennial Park | +$50 |
| Overtime, per 15 minutes | $150 |
| Off-site and destination sessions | By quote |
| A 50% deposit is required to confirm your date and time. The remaining balance is payable when you arrive on the day. | |
The session fee includes preparation of the horse, up to one hour of session time and the time required for our staff to take the horse to and from the shooting location.
For a one-hour session, our horse and staff may be involved for close to three hours in total.
Sessions outside the Parklands, including beaches, private properties and wedding venues, are quoted individually. This allows us to account for transport, additional staff and travel time.
Larger crews and multi-day productions can also be arranged by quote.
Tell us what you're planning and we'll work through the details with you.
There are a few steps to organise before the session. We'll help with the horse and session planning, while the Parklands permit needs to be arranged by you.
Photography and filming in Centennial Parklands, including at the Equestrian Centre, requires a permit from Centennial Parklands.
The Parklands determines the permit conditions and any associated fees. We recommend applying early and checking exactly what your permit allows, including where the horse can be taken within the Parklands.
Once you receive the permit, send it to us so we can check the details before we plan the session.
You can arrange to meet the horses at the stables, or let us know what sort of horse you're looking for and we can send through some photos.
We'll ask about the purpose of the shoot, the number of people involved, what you'd like the horse to do, whether a saddle is required and whether anyone will be riding.
Sessions are available on weekdays and must finish by 4pm. Our horses have regular lessons and routines outside of the session times, so we don't offer shoots from 4pm onwards.
A 50% deposit is required to confirm the booking.
Please arrive at the Eastside stables 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. We'll confirm the final details, settle the remaining balance and prepare the horse before taking them to the agreed location.
Our handler stays with the horse throughout the session.
You are welcome to bring your own photographer, videographer or production crew.
These guidelines help us keep the session safe, practical and comfortable for everyone, particularly the horses.
A few things need to be agreed with us before the session:
Each horse can work for a maximum of one hour during a session.
This gives the horse a reasonable amount of time to work before they need a break. If you need more than one hour of horse time, we can arrange a second horse to continue the session.
For this reason, our pricing is based on the number of horses rather than simply the total number of hours.
Here are some of the questions we receive most often.
Yes. Every photoshoot and film shoot in Centennial Parklands needs a permit from the Parklands — that includes the Equestrian Centre, where our stables are. It's the first thing to sort out, because we can't plan logistics or quote your shoot until you have one.
Apply through Centennial Parklands, then email it to info@eastsideriding.com.au so we can verify it.
You do, directly to the Parklands. The permit fee is entirely separate from what you pay us, and the Parklands set both the price and the conditions — it isn't something Eastside has any control over or takes a cut of.
You can, with conditions. A helmet is mandatory and so are enclosed shoes — no exceptions, whatever the shot calls for. Bareback riding is not permitted, and the maximum rider weight is 85 kg.
You're just as welcome not to ride. Many of the best frames are taken from the ground with the horse beside you.
Because after an hour a horse starts getting bored, fidgety and overwhelmed — which is unfair on the horse and unhelpful for your photographs. One hour is where a horse still looks and behaves its best.
If you need longer, we bring out a second horse to take over. That's why the fees are structured per horse rather than per hour.
From $350 — that's $150 to prepare one horse plus $200 for the first hour with it. Each additional horse is $150 per hour or part thereof, and shoots located inside Centennial Park carry a $50 surcharge because a coach has to walk out to you on foot.
A 50% deposit confirms your date. Use the estimator above to price your own session.
No on both counts. Shoots run on weekdays only, and never from 4pm onwards — weekends and late afternoons belong to lessons, rides and the horses' routine.
No. Drones are not permitted around our horses during any shoot, regardless of what your Parklands permit allows.
If the weather isn't fit for an outdoor shoot on the day, we'll reschedule you to another date. Do bear in mind that Eastside can't cover the cost of rescheduling your photographer or any other services you've booked around the shoot.
We need at least three days' notice, and even then we can't always accommodate it — the horses have lessons and other commitments. Changes aren't possible on the day itself, since your horse will already have been prepared for you.
Overtime is charged at $150 per 15 minutes. It's worth planning your shot list against the hour you've booked — arriving 15 minutes early helps you use the full session.
Your photographer delivers your images. The booking is for the horse, handler and agreed session service, so Eastside does not guarantee a particular photographic or filming result.
If you use the images commercially or for marketing, Eastside must be credited. We may also ask your permission to use resulting images in our own marketing.
A 50% deposit confirms your date and time, with the balance settled when you arrive on the day.
For sessions under two hours, cancel at least 24 hours beforehand for a full refund of the deposit. For sessions of two hours or longer, that notice period is 48 hours.
Have another question? Get in touch and we'll be happy to discuss the details with you before the session.
These conditions apply to photoshoot and filming bookings. Please take a few minutes to read them before confirming your session.
Once your horse has been confirmed, changes cannot be made on the day.
If you need to request a different horse, please provide at least three days' notice. We'll do our best to accommodate the request, subject to availability.
If weather conditions make an outdoor session unsuitable, we'll work with you to reschedule the session.
Eastside is not responsible for any rescheduling costs charged by your photographer, videographer, venue or other services you have arranged.
If the conditions of your Parklands permit or any Eastside requirements provided before the session are not followed, we may need to stop the session immediately.
In this situation, the booking will not be refunded.
The booking is for the provision of the horse, handler and agreed session service. Eastside does not guarantee a particular photographic or filming result.
Where photographs or video are used commercially or for marketing purposes, Eastside must be credited.
Eastside may also request permission to use resulting images for our own marketing purposes.
Eastside accepts no responsibility for injury to clients, photographers, crew or other people involved in the session, except where required by law.
A 50% deposit is required to confirm all bookings.
If you cancel within the applicable cancellation period, the deposit will be refunded in full. Cancellations made after that time are not refundable.
The remaining balance is payable when you arrive on the day.
Tell us what you're planning, including the type of shoot, location and how many horses you'd like to use. We'll work through the details with you and provide a quote based on your requirements.
If your session is in Centennial Parklands and you haven't applied for a permit yet, that's the first step.
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