Randal Ford Photography
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 - White Arabian Horse No. 2, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available Sizes:
30" x 37.5" Edition of 15
40" x 50" Edition of 10
48" x 60" Edition of 5
The learning curve to photograph horses is significant. There are many subtleties that sho...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Buckley, Photography 2020, 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
Narrative:
Mother Nature sure had fun with Buckley! White coat with brown spots, brown e...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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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...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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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...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - High Park Bull, Photography 2021, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
All available sizes and editions:
32 × 32 in, edition of 15
40 × 40 in, edition of 10
48 × 48 in, edition of 5
Whoa, Bull. In my years of photographing wild animals, I’ve learned to...
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2010s Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Brown Pigeon, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"I wanted to create a pigeon portrait of Milo that was very similar to his pigeon friend, Shiloh. I worked with Milo on the same small farm that I shot...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - The Pegasus Dallas, TX, Photography 2023, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Series: Places
Digital C-Print on Archival Photographic Paper
Available sizes:
30" x 45", Edition of 15
40" x 60", Edition of 10
48" x 72", Edition of 5
Few photographers in the wo...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
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, ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Mandarin Duck Profile, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Iridian is a living masterpiece. His extraordinary colors—unique among all ducks—symbolize a centuries-old tale of love and fidelity. Originating in East Asia, mandarin ducks are re...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Great Horned Owl, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available Sizes:
30" x 37.5" Edition of 15
40" x 50" Edition of 10
48" x 60" Edition of 5
Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, man...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Black Bull No. 1, 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...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Leopard Appaloosa Horse No. 1 (BW), 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available Sizes:
30" x 45" Edition of 15
40" x 60" Edition of 10
48" x 72" Edition of 5
The second I saw Eva; I knew I had to create a portrait of her. Her classic leopard appaloos...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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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...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Darwin, Photography 2020, 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
Narrative:
Darwin was, quite fittingly, a bit of an experiment (albeit, an unintentional...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Penguin 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, ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - John Mule, 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, ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Hummingbird in Paris, Photography 2022, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
A month ago, I made a trip to Paris. Paris, Texas, that is.
Through mutual friends, I found an owner of a ranch who had two large hummingbird feeders and was going through over two ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Red Golden Pheasant, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Clifford’s winding feather patterns reminded me of a geometric maze. I imagined myself walking through it for days, twisting and turning down various paths, until finally reaching t...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Cheetah No. 1 (BW), Photography 2024, 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 Photography
Materials
C Print
Randal Ford - Upside Down Sloth, 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...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
Materials
C Print
Randal Ford - Secret, Photography 2020, 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
THE EYES OF A WOLF are not like the yes of a dog. But, they used to be.
Rooted deep in ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Angora Doe and Doeling, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Annie came to her owners with a big surprise. Originally a rescue purchased at auction, this angelic angora arrived at her forever home with baby Clover secretly growing in her bell...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Bevo XV on Gray, 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...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Mechelen Turkey Head Hen, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Mother Nature is always putting on a show. The endless patterns and designs across Opal’s plumage were captivating. Every feather was completely unique, yet they all worked together...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - GQ, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
All available sizes and editions:
32 x 32, edition of 15
40 x 40, edition of 10
48 x 48, edition of 5
Narrative:
Despite his obvious good looks, GQ has remained humble. Truth be tol...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Black Horse No. 4, 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 Photography
Materials
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 Photography
Materials
C Print
Randal Ford - Bevo XV, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
It was an honor that I had the chance to photograph University of Texas mascot, Bevo XIV when he was still alive. So when the Alcalde, the publication of the Texas Exes, called and ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Bevo XV Color, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
It was an honor that I had the chance to photograph University of Texas mascot, Bevo XIV when he was still alive. So when the Alcalde, the publication of the Texas Exes, called and ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
Materials
C Print
Randal Ford - El Capitan Guadalupe Mountains National Park, 2023, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available Sizes:
30" x 45" - Edition of 15
40" x 60" - Edition of 10
48" x 72" - Edition of 5
This photograph will be printed once payment has been received and will ship directly ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Lion No. 4, 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 Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Pigeon No. 3, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available Sizes:
30" x 37.5" Edition of 15
40" x 50" Edition of 10
48" x 60" Edition of 5
Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, man...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
Materials
C Print
Randal Ford - Longhorn No. 8 Panoramic, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Digital C-Print on Archival Photographic Paper
Available sizes:
20" x 48", Edition of 15
30" x 72", Edition of 10
40" x 96", Edition of 5
Few photographers in the world have photog...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - White Cockatoo, 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...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Elephant No. 2, 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 Photography
Materials
C Print
Randal Ford - Cheetah No. 2 (BW), Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Randal Ford
Cheetah No. 2 (BW)
Digital C-Print on Archival Photographic Paper
Captured in 2024, printed later
Available Sizes and Editions:
37.5" x 30" in Edition of 15
50" x 40" in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print, Archival Paper
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...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Reeve’s Pheasant, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Lindor was a walking box of chocolates—caramel-filled, toffee-topped, coconut-cluster chocolates. His beautiful plumage was a gorgeous display of warm tones, bold lines, and rounded...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Black Horse No. 1, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available sizes:
30" x 37.5", Edition of 15
40" x 50", Edition of 10
48" x 60", Edition of 5
Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
Materials
C Print
Randal Ford - Bevo XV Black, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
It was an honor that I had the chance to photograph University of Texas mascot, Bevo XIV when he was still alive. So when the Alcalde, the publication of the Texas Exes, called and ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
Materials
C Print
Randal Ford - Barbaro No. 1, Photography 2020, 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
Narrative:
Barbaro filled the room like a heavy piece of thick-stringed music, slowly sp...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Ayam Cemani Rooster Black Collection, 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...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Baby Goat No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Baby goats are always a blast to photograph. Bubbles was full of life and floated around like a happy-go-lucky butterfly. He was so social, in fact, that within a few minutes of bei...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Lion No. 1 (BW), Photography 2025, 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
Being in a studio with a big cat off leash is an incredible experience. The size and pre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Holstein Cow No. 3, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Dairy cows are the quintessential animals of the American farm. Because we are so familiar with this particular breed and see them frequently grazing along roadside pastures, painte...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Baby Raccoon, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Like all young animals, Lewis was a speed demon. And a mischievous little guy. He was getting into everything in the studio, completely unphased by the camera, lights, or my crew....
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Huacaya Alpaca No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"A distinguished name for a very distinguished alpaca. Christoph commanded the stage with his head held high, slowly investigating every nook and cranny with a look of veiled disinte...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Rami, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available sizes:
30" x 37.5", Edition of 15
40" x 50", Edition of 10
48" x 60", Edition of 5
Narrative:
Rami shone like a stretched arrow of amber in the sun. All too perfectly too,...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Highland Bull, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"The moment Hot Shot arrived on set, I was reminded of the way time stops when a bull enters the room. He was a fierce beauty to behold and a rare glimpse at the chilling juxtapositi...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Chinese Crested Dog, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available Sizes:
30" x 37.5" Edition of 15
40" x 50" Edition of 10
48" x 60" Edition of 5
Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, man...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
Materials
C Print
Randal Ford - Ayam Cemani Rooster 2023, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Title: Ayam Cemani Rooster Collaboration with Steven C. Rockefeller Jr.
Medium: Digital C-Print on Archival Photographic Paper
Available sizes:
40" x 40", Edition of 5
48" x 48", Edi...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Swiss Valais Blacknose Lamb No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Klover may not have four green leaves, but she’s equally as lucky and rare. A twin to her brother, Kipply, Klover is known for her serene demeanor, a characteristic that’s uncommon ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Holstein Cow No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Dairy cows are the quintessential animals of the American farm. Because we are so familiar with this particular breed and see them frequently grazing along roadside pastures, painte...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
Materials
Archival 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 Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - CeeLo No. 1, Photography 2020, 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
Narrative:
There is nothing standard about this poodle. Ceelo is one of the most interes...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Giraffe 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
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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C Print
Randal Ford - Longhorn Profile, 2023 Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Title: Longhorn Profile Collaboration with Steven C. Rockefeller Jr.
Medium: Digital C-Print on Archival Photographic Paper
Available sizes:
40" x 40", Edition of 5
48" x 48", Editio...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Photography
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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 Photography
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Archival Paper, C Print
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