Randal Ford Art
American
Photographer Randal Ford has elevated his art to soaring heights by applying a minimalist approach to enhance the sophistication of an image. By focusing on the details of his animal subjects, the American artist produces striking images that highlight their characteristic features.
Ford is most famous for his photographs of animals in the studio. They are situated under lights and set against a backdrop so Ford can produce a stunning contrast that could not be captured with a candid shot. He also plays with concepts of color contrasts, such as placing a black rooster against a solid black background or a black and white bull set against a soft gray. He selects each background so that the animal is the sole focal point of an image, allowing for no distractions.
Though he favors animals as subjects, Ford’s photography also involves portraits of people. He has an almost mystical talent for portraying the humanity of his subjects, highlighting the qualities of a person that extend beyond the readily viewable content of a photograph.
He supports a number of organizations dedicated to the well-being and conservation of animals, both wild and domestic. He contributes his time and talent to organizations such as Project Survival’s Cat Haven, which concentrates on preserving wild cats through education and relocation efforts. The proceeds from his book Good Dog benefit Emancipet, an organization committed to making veterinary care accessible and affordable to everyone with a pet.
Ford continues to work out of his studio in Austin, Texas, where he focuses on his photography and conservation advocacy.
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Artist: Randal Ford
Randal Ford - Bantom White Polish Hen No. 2 on White, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"With a snowcapped crest like that, it’s no mystery where Denali got her name. Originally a Native American term meaning “the high one,” the word eventually became the name of the ta...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Bantom White Polish Hen No. 2 on Black, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"With a snowcapped crest like that, it’s no mystery where Denali got her name. Originally a Native American term meaning “the high one,” the word eventually became the name of the ta...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Bantom White Polish Hen No. 1 on White, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"With a snowcapped crest like that, it’s no mystery where Denali got her name. Originally a Native American term meaning “the high one,” the word eventually became the name of the ta...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Bantom White Polish Hen No. 1 on Black, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"With a snowcapped crest like that, it’s no mystery where Denali got her name. Originally a Native American term meaning “the high one,” the word eventually became the name of the ta...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Band of Chicks, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"These three brothers were knuckleheads on set and a welcomed source of entertainment. Watching them waddle around, bump into one another, fall off surfaces, and get lost was hilario...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Buff Orpington Chick, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Curly was the smallest of the three brothers, but he made up for his size in personality. A curious little chick, he waddled his way into all sorts of nooks and crannies and was con...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Wise Saddlebred Arabian Horse No. 1, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"As this golden girl stood gracefully before my lens, her coat shining like the morning sun on sand, we all began to understand how she got her name. Aloha is a Hawaiian word rich wi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Bay Arabian Horse No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Having tragically lost her mother and, soon after, her right eye, Ravioli has been no stranger to hardship. Despite her disability, this brave beauty has exceeded everyone’s expecta...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Buff Laced Polish Rooster No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Blaze exploded before my lens like a firecracker on the Fourth of July. His amber plumage and cascading crest likened him to a golden geyser. His confidence came with just as much o...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Buff Laced Polish Rooster No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Blaze exploded before my lens like a firecracker on the Fourth of July. His amber plumage and cascading crest likened him to a golden geyser. His confidence came with just as much o...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Buff Silkie Hen No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Carmela was a character. With their wild fluff and laughable likeness to a fluttering Muppet from the 1970s, silkies naturally exude charisma and charm. When in motion, their feathe...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Buff Silkie Hen No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Carmela was a character. With their wild fluff and laughable likeness to a fluttering Muppet from the 1970s, silkies naturally exude charisma and charm. When in motion, their feathe...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Candy Corn Polish Hen, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"In all of his marbled glory, Barry was a golden sight for sore eyes. Nature has a brilliant way of juxtaposing colors—spotlighting each hue in all of its individual glory while also...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Candy Corn Polish Hen No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Doloris meant business. As soon as she stepped on set, this lady knew what she was working with. Polish hens come in a variety of colors and patterns, but the scalloped chocolate hu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Candy Corn Polish Hen No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Doloris meant business. As soon as she stepped on set, this lady knew what she was working with. Polish hens come in a variety of colors and patterns, but the scalloped chocolate hu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Bantom Buff Laced Polish Hen No. 2, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"This girl was nothing short of a fresh mug of coffee, with her beautiful caramel plumage and milk-swirled poufs as proof. You would never know it by looking at her, but Latte was or...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
C Print, Archival Paper
Randal Ford - Bantom Buff Laced Polish Hen No. 1, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"This girl was nothing short of a fresh mug of coffee, with her beautiful caramel plumage and milk-swirled poufs as proof. You would never know it by looking at her, but Latte was or...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Denizli Longcrower Rooster in Flight, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"I created two portraits of Duke during my short time with him. The first was an unusual composition with his emerald tail feathers toward my camera and his ruby head looking back ov...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Denizli Longcrower Rooster, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"I created two portraits of Duke during my short time with him. The first was an unusual composition with his emerald tail feathers toward my camera and his ruby head looking back ov...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Zebu Bull No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"I knew I wanted to photograph a zebu for the book and could not have imagined one more perfect than Swagger. Despite being one of the oldest cattle breeds in the world—with sighting...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Zebu Bull No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"I knew I wanted to photograph a zebu for the book and could not have imagined one more perfect than Swagger. Despite being one of the oldest cattle breeds in the world—with sighting...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Gray Quarter Horse Mare No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Elm took my breath away and filled the room like an age-old tree covering everything below it. He was a calm beauty and quietly held his eyes to mine. It’s moments like these that t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - American Quarter Horse No. 3, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Beretta was named after the vintage Chevy car, and I found myself thinking about horsepower in her presence. Speed is not the only thing that makes a car exciting. It is when that l...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Miniature Horse No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Polly was a prancer. She sassed her way onto set with an enthusiasm so infectious it had us all in smiles. Her curious gaze and playful demeanor truly stole the show. Despite her sm...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
C Print, Archival Paper
Randal Ford - Miniature Horse No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Lilly was a true disco cowgirl with a bleach-blond 1980s-style pouf to match. She strutted her stuff center stage, wide-eyed and ready for the bright lights. She was the star of her...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
C Print, Archival Paper
Randal Ford - Donkey No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Daisy did her best to live up to the stubborn stereotypes. While trying to coax this gregarious donkey onto the set, she dug her heels into the floor and refused to set foot on the ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Palomino Arabian Horse No. 3, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Rhapsody: an instrumental composition irregular in form and suggestive of improvisation. I couldn’t imagine a more perfect name for this gorgeous blend of breeds. The palomino gold ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Palomino Arabian Horse No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Rhapsody: an instrumental composition irregular in form and suggestive of improvisation. I couldn’t imagine a more perfect name for this gorgeous blend of breeds. The palomino gold ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Palomino Arabian Horse No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Rhapsody: an instrumental composition irregular in form and suggestive of improvisation. I couldn’t imagine a more perfect name for this gorgeous blend of breeds. The palomino gold ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
C Print, Archival Paper
Randal Ford - Bay Arabian Mare No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Arabian horses are widely considered one of the most beautiful breeds in the world, prized for their angular aesthetics, glistening coat, and stunning features. Alianna was no excep...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
C Print, Archival Paper
Randal Ford - American Saddlebred Horse No. 5, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Albert Einstein once said that mystery is the source of all true art and science. As I found myself looking into the eyes of this incredible animal, I realized I was seeing both. My...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - American Saddlebred Horse No. 4, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Albert Einstein once said that mystery is the source of all true art and science. As I found myself looking into the eyes of this incredible animal, I realized I was seeing both. My...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - American Saddlebred Horse No. 3, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Albert Einstein once said that mystery is the source of all true art and science. As I found myself looking into the eyes of this incredible animal, I realized I was seeing both. My...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - American Saddlebred Horse No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Albert Einstein once said that mystery is the source of all true art and science. As I found myself looking into the eyes of this incredible animal, I realized I was seeing both. My...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - American Saddlebred Horse No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Albert Einstein once said that mystery is the source of all true art and science. As I found myself looking into the eyes of this incredible animal, I realized I was seeing both. My...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Red Arabian Stallion No. 4, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"It’s not often we get to experience awe in our day-to-day lives. With the many advances we’ve made in technology, fewer and fewer things seem to feel new or precious. One of the rea...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Red Arabian Stallion No. 3, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"It’s not often we get to experience awe in our day-to-day lives. With the many advances we’ve made in technology, fewer and fewer things seem to feel new or precious. One of the rea...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Red Arabian Stallion No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"It’s not often we get to experience awe in our day-to-day lives. With the many advances we’ve made in technology, fewer and fewer things seem to feel new or precious. One of the rea...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Red Arabian Stallion No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"It’s not often we get to experience awe in our day-to-day lives. With the many advances we’ve made in technology, fewer and fewer things seem to feel new or precious. One of the rea...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Wise Arabian Horse No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"As this golden girl stood gracefully before my lens, her coat shining like the morning sun on sand, we all began to understand how she got her name. Aloha is a Hawaiian word rich wi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - White Arabian Stallion No. 3, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Horses have always reminded me of ballerinas, the way their long necks gracefully bend and curve into the most beautiful forms. I couldn’t help but imagine Parisii dancing beneath t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - White Arabian Stallion No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Horses have always reminded me of ballerinas, the way their long necks gracefully bend and curve into the most beautiful forms. I couldn’t help but imagine Parisii dancing beneath t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - White Arabian Stallion No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Horses have always reminded me of ballerinas, the way their long necks gracefully bend and curve into the most beautiful forms. I couldn’t help but imagine Parisii dancing beneath t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Black Arabian Horse No. 4, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"S stands for Suzie, but on this day, it also stood for skittish. While it’s common for horses to be a bit jumpy, we knew this black beauty was high energy and extra prone to excitem...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Black Arabian Horse No. 3, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"S stands for Suzie, but on this day, it also stood for skittish. While it’s common for horses to be a bit jumpy, we knew this black beauty was high energy and extra prone to excitem...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Black Arabian Horse No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"S stands for Suzie, but on this day, it also stood for skittish. While it’s common for horses to be a bit jumpy, we knew this black beauty was high energy and extra prone to excitem...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Black Arabian Horse No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"S stands for Suzie, but on this day, it also stood for skittish. While it’s common for horses to be a bit jumpy, we knew this black beauty was high energy and extra prone to excitem...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Decorated Saddlebred Arabian Mare, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Having secured 19 national championship titles and hailed as one of the most decorated horses of her breed, 15-year-old Peanut’s competitive winnings speak volumes to her strength, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Saddlebred Arabian Mare No. 3, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Having secured 19 national championship titles and hailed as one of the most decorated horses of her breed, 15-year-old Peanut’s competitive winnings speak volumes to her strength, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Saddlebred Arabian Mare No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Having secured 19 national championship titles and hailed as one of the most decorated horses of her breed, 15-year-old Peanut’s competitive winnings speak volumes to her strength, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Saddlebred Arabian Mare No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Having secured 19 national championship titles and hailed as one of the most decorated horses of her breed, 15-year-old Peanut’s competitive winnings speak volumes to her strength, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Ayam Cemani Rooster No. 2, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available Sizes:
37.5" x 30" Edition of 15
50" x 40" Edition of 10
60" x 48" Edition of 5
Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, man...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Ostrich No. 1, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available Sizes:
37.5 x 30 in Edition of 15
50 x 40 in Edition of 10
60 x 48 in Edition of 5
Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Luster, Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print...
Randal Ford - Bevo XV on Black, Photography 2022, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"What an honor it was to photograph the University of Texas mascot, Bevo XV, when he was a short-horned calf in 2016. At that time, I thought how great it would be if I had the oppor...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Luster, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Randal Ford - Pink Cockatoo, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pink Cockatoo
Available sizes:
30" x 37.5" Edition of 15
40" x 50" Edition of 10
48" x 60" Edition of 5
Amelia:
Take Flight Amelia. This beautiful Pink Cockatoo is native to Au...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Luster, Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print...
Randal Ford - Toro Bravo, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available Sizes:
32" x 32" Edition of 15
40" x 40" Edition of 10
48" x 48" Edition of 5
Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, manki...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Luster, Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print...
Randal Ford - Cheetah No. 2, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available Sizes:
37.5 x 30 in Edition of 15
50 x 40 in Edition of 10
60 x 48 in Edition of 5
Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Luster, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital...
Randal Ford - Black Swan No. 1, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available sizes:
37.5" x 30", Edition of 15
50" x 40", Edition of 10
60" x 48", Edition of 5
Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print
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