A JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF AMERICAN MUSTANGS THROUGH COMPELLING WILD HORSE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Capturing these ephemeral moments with the wild horses on our public lands
is an act of reverence - a communion with beauty that is as fleeting as it is profound. ​
To press the shutter is not just to take a photo but to crystallize an emotion -
the awe of witnessing nature and creature in harmony, the overwhelming gratitude for the privilege of being in that unique moment, and the humbling realization that no words can ever truly convey the magic contained in that single frame.
It’s a reminder that art sometimes finds the artist, and not the other way around.
- Maria Marriott, Wild Horse Photographer
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There is a strong connection between wild horses
and the American identity. As I travel the Western states tracking and photographing the American mustangs, my aim is to create artwork and tell the stories that evoke that connection.
To this end, there is a sense of both the real and the mythological in my images. Visual narratives through which people can see the wild horses in a different way - and may actually
see themselves more clearly in the process.”​
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- Maria Marriott, Wild Horse Photographer
ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER
A HORSE LOVER and an equestrian for most of her life, award-winning horse photographer Maria Marriott
combines her passion for horses with the art of photography.
Known for her unique approach to equine photography and fine art, Maria’s artwork adorns homes around the world.
Intimate and simple compositions, and creative use of a black and white palette, focus viewers on the core elements of Maria’s work - compelling visual stories and emotions.
Explore Maria's collections of wild horse photography that celebrate the raw beauty, grace, and strength of America’s wild horses in their natural habitat - and enter a hidden world that few have experienced.
 FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
IMAGINE STANDING on the top of a small mountain, overlooking a vast expanse of American wilderness, a largely dry plain with the occasional water hole in the distance. You see a series of small dots on the horizon, which could be rocks, bushes, or cattle.
But lifting your binoculars, you see a herd of mustangs.
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Follow Maria's journey as she shares her experiences in the wild and the
creation of her wild horse photography.
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GIVING BACK
THROUGH HER LENS, Maria seeks to foster an appreciation for the untamed wilderness and the beauty of the American wild horses, believing that the most persuasive form of advocacy can come through art.
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Maria Marriott Photography is a proud supporter of several non-profit organizations that tirelessly work to ensure the well-being of the American wild horses.
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