commissions
A commission begins quietly, with time given to understand what matters most to the client and to the horse.
Some arrive wishing to honour a long partnership. Others are marking a moment of change, or seeking to preserve something deeply familiar. There is no requirement to define this precisely at the outset; the work is allowed to find its direction naturally.
Early conversations focus on context — the horse, the home, and the life surrounding them.
These details inform the visual language that follows, shaping imagery that feels grounded, personal and enduring.
Within the work, the focus may centre on two closely related subjects. Some pieces explore the horse alone, allowing space for individuality, presence and character to emerge. Others include both horse and owner, examining the relationship between them. These approaches differ in emphasis but share the same visual language, and may exist as standalone works or come together within a single body of images.
Throughout, guidance is offered with quiet assurance. Clients are not asked to make aesthetic decisions or manage the creative process themselves; that responsibility remains with me, allowing the experience to feel settled and uncomplicated.
Each commission is approached as a considered collaboration, guided by sensitivity to the subject and respect for the environment in which the work is created.
Enquiries are welcomed simply as conversation — without obligation, and without expectation beyond an initial exchange.
If you would like to talk through ideas or explore possibilities, I would be glad to do so.
commission structure
Each project is approached individually, allowing the process to unfold with care and attention. Rather than fixed packages, the work is shaped around the horse, the client and the setting.
It begins with an initial exchange — a simple conversation to discuss intention, availability and whether the collaboration feels aligned. From there, direction is offered on timing, location and practical considerations, informed by the environment, the nature and scale of the envisioned project, the setting, the character of the horse and the client’s own vision. At this stage, the emphasis is on understanding context rather than defining outcomes.
The photographic stage itself is attentive and unforced. Carefully curated posing guidance is offered in line with the direction of the project, before space is given within the pose for familiarity to return, energy to settle and expression to emerge naturally.
Afterwards, a private online gallery is provided for viewing and initial selection. Images are presented as preview proofs and do not represent the final edited artwork.
Once initial selections have been made, a second viewing is offered as the images begin to take shape. This stage allows balance and presentation to be considered together, and provides an opportunity to refine the final direction before completion.
Drawing on my background in design, guidance is offered where helpful to ensure the finished pieces sit naturally within their intended environment — not simply as photographs, but as resolved artworks.
Selected photographs are then refined with restraint, preserving character while shaping cohesion and clarity across the final collection. Completed pieces are prepared with long-term display in mind, with guidance offered on sizing, finish and presentation options.
A limited number of projects are undertaken each year, allowing every piece the time and focus it requires. A detailed commission guide — outlining artwork formats, presentation options and investment ranges — is shared following enquiry.
If you would like to discuss an idea or explore what might be possible, you are very welcome to make contact.