Julia Marie Naglestad - photographer (44) from Kristiansand​
Living + working in Oslo since 2006
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​Besides photography, I have always been fascinated by horses, cowboys, hats, nature ++
In 2015 I needed a new path in my life - and I finally wanted to learn how to ride. And after a bit of research I found out that gauchos (Patagonias cowboys) are absolutely raw! I found an American-owned farm in Argentina : www.ranquilco.com - and decided to set out on an adventure for a few months.
We rode over mountains in sun, wind, rain and thunder. Through rivers and galloped over the Argentin steppes - and I loved it! I loved it so much so that I had to return the following year. And since then there have been trips in Morocco and Mongolia (twice) , as well as shorter trips in Iceland, Lofoten and Hallingdal + Valdres. And in June 2024 we went to Georgia where we lead 50 + horses over the mountain to the summer pasture; www.unicorntrails.com/andbeyond/georgia/georgiaautumnhorsedrive/
Without a background from the horse environment and stables ++, it has been difficult to find a place in Oslo to ride regulary , so I was very lucky when I finally found a horsefarm near Oslo where I felt welcome.
Many thanks to Liv & co at Solli Gård in Asker - who teach me everything they know about horses.
I LOVE YOU!
«In the Icelandic language there is only the word hestur, which means horse. Locals and farmers could get very angry when their proud animals are called ponies.”
​It was at a course about the Icelandic horse with Pernille Notevarp that I heard the expression "Don't Call Me Pony" for the first time. I liked this expression - so I embroided it on a cap. People really seemed to like it -so - then I bought the domene + ordered merch to sell = CAPS + TOTEBAGS
​I can be booked as a photographer for new work and projects. And I love to travel far outside Oslo for all horse-related projects. It is also possible to buy prints of my photographs.
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​​Please feel free to call or email me if you have any questions.
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