MARIA MARRIOTT WILD HORSE PHOTOGRAPHER
"The most persuasive form of advocacy can come from art."
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~ Maria Marriott, Horse Photographer
WILD HORSE PHOTOGRAPHER MARIA MARRIOTT
Maria earned her degree in Journalism in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and went on to graduate from the New York Institute of Photography. Her wild horse art collections have been recognized for the emotional impact they convey in portraying these iconic creatures. Her equine portraits have won high honors in several international photography competitions.
Maria’s photography style incorporates striking compositions, intimate and minimalistic, along with the use of a primarily monochromatic color palette. Free of distractions, her work evokes strong emotions and tells compelling stories. Through her lens, she seeks to foster an appreciation for the untamed wilderness, believing that the most persuasive form of advocacy can come through art.
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Although primarily a wild horse photographer, Maria strives to create images of different subjects, seeking to foster an appreciation for both people and nature, believing that the most persuasive form of advocacy can come through art.
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Maria's work has been featured in a variety of publications, including Cowboys & Indians, 65 Degrees Carmel By The Sea, and many other equestrian magazines throughout the U.S. and Australia. Of special note is her collaboration with journalist Elizabeth McCall on "An Ode to Wild Horses", a photo essay for the publication "Calling All Horse Girls."
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LETTER
FROM
MARIA
MADE IN BRAZIL, established in the USA. A camera loaded with film and a guest bathroom transformed into a dark room were all I needed growing up. The nature surrounding the city, the mystery of the ocean, and the sovereignty of the mountains became my escape from the hectic life in Rio de Janeiro.
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From early on my lens searched for the beauty and spirit of people and nature. Photojournalism assignments challenged me to create a language in visual storytelling, which felt more natural to me than writing.
My love for horses led me to a years-long project tracking and photographing American mustangs throughout the West. In the heart of the American wilderness, I found my muse. Spending countless hours with wild horses, observing their dynamics and behavior, revealed to me a (hidden) world that most people don’t realize exists.
I believe that there is a strong connection between the American wild horses and the American identity. As I travel the untamed landscapes of the West, capturing the grace and beauty of the mustangs as a wild horse photographer, 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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PRESS
California Riding Magazine | USA | October 2024
NEOQUE eMagazine | Italy | Spring 2024
Calling All Horse Girls | USA | Fall 2021
Horse & Style Magazine | USA | Summer 2021
65 Degrees Carmel By The Sea Magazine | USA | July/August 2020
Horseman's News | USA | April 2020
Horse Tales | USA | March/April 2020
The Chronicle of the Horse | USA | March 2020
Think Horsemanship 02 | Australia | March 2020
Cowboys & Indians Magazine | USA | February/March 2020
Cowgirl Magazine | USA | January/February 2019
The Horse Report | Australia | December 2018