About Me
About the Photographer
My name is Markley Main, or MJ, as I'm better known. I am the face of Phorse Images! When I was younger, I fell in love with taking pictures of just about everything. So, in 2018 my grandfather got me my first proper camera. I immediately started photographing my horses at home, putting up props and posing my Haflinger with them, surely driving him crazy! My passion for the art took off in those first couple of months. As a competitive dressage rider (and the daughter of a wonderful dressage trainer) I spend most weekends ringside. This gave me many wonderful opportunities to snap pictures before and after my rides. Requests for photos started coming in one after another from friends and my mom's clients. All of those opportunities helped me to refine my skills very quickly. Eventually, I had quite a few people regularly requesting photos. This lead me to create Phorse Images, which took off rather quickly. Years later, I still don't put my camera down! Most of my free time is spent furthering my knowledge and taking my skills to the next level. As an equestrian myself, I know how much these photos mean to the owners and riders that receive them. I love being able to provide memories to people who enjoy these animals as much as I do.
Featured In/ Awards
Breyer Photo Show 2017 "Summer Fun"
5th Place
Your Dressage "Photo of the Week" 1/22/21
"Halt, Salute"
SCDCTA February 2021 Tracking Up
SCDCTA April/May 2021 Tracking Up
Your Dressage "Photo of the Week" 6/18/21
"A Job Well Done"
2021 USDF 15 & Under Art Contest, Photography
"Well Done"
SCDCTA July 2021 Tracking Up
Your Dressage "Photo of the Week" 5/20/2022
"Well Rounded Routine"
Your Dressage "Photo of the Week" 8/12/2022 "Concentration"
The Dressage Foundation
Elizabeth Wenner and Nyzielster Boy Century Ride