EQUESTRIAN PORTRAIT COMMISSIONS
Your Horse As Timeless Art
UNIQUE
The combination of a keen eye for detail, artistic sensibility, technical skills, and deep knowledge and love for horses allows equine photographer Maria Marriott
to capture the unique personality of your horse, resulting in a soulful piece of art.
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Carefully choosing backdrops and full creative control over lighting, Maria will create stunning one-of-a-kind portraits of your equine partner inspired by her award-winning fine art images.​
Arlene W., CA
"He immediately fell in love with her. Gorgeous pictures! The lighting and the poses were impeccable! Watching Maria and Tim work together was like watching the production of a symphony. Maria‘s love for these horses was easily seen as she captured the most amazing expressions on their faces. It was a great day and fun to watch the production!
A testimonial from a rider, watching an impressive dance!"
Margaret K., CA
"Maria's talent, experience and expertise were evident through the entire process - from the use of the lighting during the photo shoot, to the editing and the printing
- she ensures that the final results are breathtaking."
Bj LeMaster, CA
"Maria is not only a master of wild horse photography, her eye for the artistic, the outstanding, and the brilliant emotions in her horse portrait settings are absolutely second to none."
Jill VonIllten, CA
"Maria is an experienced horse person, knowing how to handle different temperaments in new situations , keeping them calm and comfortable with the equipment and prompts. She is meticulous about her commitment to make the photo session successful without stressing the horse."
"There is something in the form of the horse that makes it
a natural subject for art.
The curves, the abstract flow of the mane...These lines and textures draw us in - an undeniable claim on the
human imagination.
- Maria Marriott
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​Packages are customized and include pre-session consultation, a 14"x21" museum quality fine art print signed by the artist and complimentary consultation on production and framing, with special studio pricing, for large-scale art pieces.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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PACKAGES
CUSTOM MADE
Each art piece is custom made for you and carefully inspected by Maria to meet museum quality standards.
All materials used are archival to best ensure longevity of your artwork.
GALLERY FRAMED
FINE ART
ARCHIVAL CANVAS
DYE SUBLIMATION
ON ALUMINUM
Images are printed on thick museum-grade fine art paper using a high resolution inkjet printer and premium archival pigment inks. Maria has carefully selected the best archival papers to enhance her work and ensure maximum life.​ Our standard framing option consists of either black or white gallery frame with a 3 inch, 8 ply white mat.
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Choice of Standard or Museum plexiglass.
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Images are printed on thick cotton blend 395gsm archival canvas ensuring longevity when placed in an indoor setting under normal conditions.
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Each canvas is hand-coated using a water based UV coat to seal and safeguard the print from external elements.
The Dye Sublimation on Aluminum technique involves infusing archival dyes into a specially treated aluminum sheet through heat transfer.
This process ensures longevity and a unique and durable outcome as the dyes become fully embedded beneath the surface
of the aluminum.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
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.
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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."
