Growing up in Minnesota, I had no exposure to the wild horses of the American southwest. It was only when I moved to Las Vegas that I stumbled upon these commanding, resilient horses. One of my favorite things about this collection is the spontaneity in capturing an image of a wild horse. It’s a very lucky observation. These are not the beautiful studio-lit dressage horses. These are creatures that evoke a pioneer spirit. They are resilient, living symbols of freedom. It is a powerful feeling to capture the essence of America in this way - not the big cities, the impressive beaches, nor the celeb culture, but the raw, pioneering, Wild West.

I worked on this collection in partnership with the American Wild Horse Campaign. They’re the leaders in protecting wild mustangs and burros in the United States. Thank you for supporting this collection and the American Wild Horse Campaign.