WILD HORSE PHOTOGRAPHY

Transformation naturally happens when you step away from the noise of daily life and move toward a towering, silent giant. Standing at these heights, the world below fades and the silence of the place gradually opens up a vital space in your mind.

"Ultimately, the film reaches its most resonant truth: in the unbroken wildness of these mythical beings—and in the moments when that freedom is threatened—we recognize reflections of our own lives, our longing for meaning, and our shared fragility".

By sitting with the wild horses far away from civilization, immersed in nature, watching their stories play out, I experienced something far richer and more profound than simple happiness.

As a photographer, my work has became a path to access a deep primal bond we share when standing eye-to-eye with a wild creature. To look into the eyes of a wild horse is to discover a story to follow that often resembles our own and brings to light the importance of preservation.

This time around, we will wrap up with a discussion of two production options I offer for my wild horse photographic artwork: flush mounted plexiglass (acrylic) and archival canvas.

From the very moment of his birth, the wobbly-legged colt is tethered to his mother. This reliance is both fragile and profound. He shadows her every step knowing instinctively that her presence is his only guarantee of safety.

In this blog, I will discuss the most popular production method for my images - dye sublimation on aluminum. There are definitely some considerations...

Wild horse photographer Maria Marriott talks abou the reasons why the best artwork needs to have an equally compelling presentation that enhances the work itself. 

Wild horse photography has always been my way of slowing down time. It’s a pursuit that forces me to intentionally look at the world.

Wild horse photography is a humbling reminder to focus on the present, not anchor ourselves to the past.

And then it happened - a cloud of dust started rising and we could see and hear the entire herd.

In the thick of such challenging and tiring circumstances, the moments of true rest are an absolute necessity. When a wild horse finally surrenders to deep sleep it's a profound act of release. In these precious, vulnerable hours, all the burdens of their tireless desert life are momentarily set aside.

I’m honored to support and partner with Sweetbeau to further their mission by being a part of this mustang's journey.

In the presence of that gray stallion in the desert’s quiet expanse, I found the essence of introspection - an invitation to listen without words, pause and reflect.

I was recently invited to be a contributor to an article for the UCLA Daily Bruin newspaper about the current plight of the mustangs. Needless to say....

First nose-to-nose, then shoulder-to-shoulder, two wild stallions begin having an intense conversation.

The simplicity, the paring of life to the basic elements and elimination of distractions are the reason I have been drawn to the desert.

A wild horse, bathed in filtered light as if painted by the sunrise itself, becomes a symbol of freedom and mystery.

As with any other form of art, a powerful photograph has the ability to stir something inside us that hasn't been "awakened" for sometime.

Stories of black horses are common in myths, legends, literature, and even cinema, stimulating our imaginations.