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Hilarious Horse Photobombs Maternity Photo Shoot With Infectious Smile, Goes Viral
Hilarious Horse Photobombs Maternity Photo Shoot With Infectious Smile, Goes Viral
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Hilarious Horse Photobombs Maternity Photo Shoot With Infectious Smile, Goes Viral

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When Amanda Eckstein and her partner Phillip Werner from Indiana wanted to celebrate their pregnancy with a cozy maternity photo shoot, they didn’t expect this would turn into a day to remember. They were posing for Kristen Zaffiro’s camera with their horses until one of them, a goofy horse with quite a personality named Buckshot, decided to steal the show in the most hilarious way. When Zaffiro asked the horse to smile, he surely delivered with the biggest and most infectious smile.

“Who knew when I told THIS horse to smile, he would,” the photographer shared on her photos in a Facebook post earlier this month, adding that it was the best maternity shoot ever.

The funny photobomb instantly went viral on Facebook with 138,000 likes, 323,000 shares, and 30,000 comments making people’s days all over the world brighter. And we can’t wait for a newborn photo shoot next, of course, featuring a beaming guest star!

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    This Indiana couple decided to celebrate their pregnancy with a special maternity photo shoot

    Image credits: Photography By Kristen

    They wanted to capture the last precious waiting moments with their beloved horses by their side

    Image credits: Photography By Kristen

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    But one of the horses named Buckshot had another idea for the shoot

    Image credits: Photography By Kristen

    He quickly picked up the joyful mood of the shoot, and when the photographer jokingly asked him to smile—he didn’t hesitate

    Image credits: Photography By Kristen

    Buckshot started with a small and humble smile but kept carrying on the photobomb

    Image credits: Photography By Kristen

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    Image credits: Photography By Kristen

    In the end, he stole the show with a wide toothy grin which made him look like he’s dying from laughter

    Image credits: Photography By Kristen

    “This photo shoot was so funny! I don’t usually take pictures with horses, so I didn’t even realize they could smile! The photo brought a lot of joy to people, I love it!” the photographer told Bored Panda.

    Image credits: Photography By Kristen

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    Buckshot’s personality shined through during the photo shoot, but Zaffiro admitted they managed to take standard maternity photos after.

    “Buckshot is a ham. He has such a fun personality. He loves attention, which I didn’t realize, so we kept feeding off each other (which is probably why Amanda is rolling her eyes in some!). But yes, he did stand still and pose good after that and we got plenty of maternity pictures.”

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    Image credits: Photography By Kristen

    It’s not a usual everyday occurrence to see your photos go viral online, so we asked Zaffiro if she expected any of it:

    “I definitely did not think they would go viral, I just thought our family and friends would get a good laugh! I was amazed as I watched to number of views climb. It is wonderful as a photographer to get a viral picture and attention to my site and page! So many likes and followers. I hope to do everyone justice with the newborn pictures!”

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    The hilarious photos instantly went viral on Facebook cracking people up, here’s what they had to say

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    Zaffiro said this photo shoot was extremely memorable and next on the list is a newborn photo shoot, which is very requested in the comments. However, we might not see Buckshot’s smile in the photos until the baby is older. Unless he decides to photobomb that one too!

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    Hidrėlėy

    Hidrėlėy

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    I am a Brazilian digital artist who loves transforming imagination into hyper-real visuals. I work with artificial intelligence and image editing to create what I always wondered as a child: how would our favorite characters look in real life? Over time, many of my artworks have gone viral and were featured in international publications. I have recreated realistic versions of cartoon characters such as Disney and The Simpsons, imagined how celebrities who died young would look today, and even gave modern faces to historical figures like Mona Lisa or Shakespeare. Beyond entertainment, I created Para Não Esquecer, a social project that revisits memorable criminal cases in Brazil. My goal is to honor victims, keep memory alive and remind society that justice and empathy matter. I also write for Bored Panda, where I create articles featuring artists, photographers, rescue stories and feel-good moments from around the world. My work aims to highlight creativity, kindness and emotional storytelling. In everything I do, my purpose is the same: to touch hearts, evoke emotion and make people feel something real.

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    Hidrėlėy

    Hidrėlėy

    Author, Approved Contributor

    I am a Brazilian digital artist who loves transforming imagination into hyper-real visuals. I work with artificial intelligence and image editing to create what I always wondered as a child: how would our favorite characters look in real life? Over time, many of my artworks have gone viral and were featured in international publications. I have recreated realistic versions of cartoon characters such as Disney and The Simpsons, imagined how celebrities who died young would look today, and even gave modern faces to historical figures like Mona Lisa or Shakespeare. Beyond entertainment, I created Para Não Esquecer, a social project that revisits memorable criminal cases in Brazil. My goal is to honor victims, keep memory alive and remind society that justice and empathy matter. I also write for Bored Panda, where I create articles featuring artists, photographers, rescue stories and feel-good moments from around the world. My work aims to highlight creativity, kindness and emotional storytelling. In everything I do, my purpose is the same: to touch hearts, evoke emotion and make people feel something real.

    Violeta Draseikaitė

    Violeta Draseikaitė

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    My name is Violeta and I am an editor here at Bored Panda. I love reading memes for a living. It’s obviously much more than that, but I appreciate the variety of topics, information, and pics I get to see every day and share with the world! Those funny memes really make my day too. Being born in the ’90s in post-Soviet Lithuania speaks more about me than I’d like to admit. I’m still learning about the world and myself, but I do love my friends, traveling, art, and my cat. My favorite fact to share about myself is that I used to hide meatballs in my friend’s pockets at lunch so I could go play outside. I wish all those meatballs could find their way back to me someday.

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    Violeta Draseikaitė

    Violeta Draseikaitė

    Moderator, BoredPanda staff

    My name is Violeta and I am an editor here at Bored Panda. I love reading memes for a living. It’s obviously much more than that, but I appreciate the variety of topics, information, and pics I get to see every day and share with the world! Those funny memes really make my day too. Being born in the ’90s in post-Soviet Lithuania speaks more about me than I’d like to admit. I’m still learning about the world and myself, but I do love my friends, traveling, art, and my cat. My favorite fact to share about myself is that I used to hide meatballs in my friend’s pockets at lunch so I could go play outside. I wish all those meatballs could find their way back to me someday.

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    glowworm2
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is adorable. What a great horse.

    Billy The Kid
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was hilarious! In most photo's there is always one horsing around or acting the Ass.

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    glowworm2
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is adorable. What a great horse.

    Billy The Kid
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was hilarious! In most photo's there is always one horsing around or acting the Ass.

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