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 - Plum-Headed Parakeet, Photography 2023, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Digital C-Print on Archival Photographic Paper
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32" x 32", Edition of 15
40" x 40", Edition of 10
48" x 48", Edition of 5
Few photographers in the world have photog...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Vinny, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
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That look when someone mistakes you for a pug … again. Brussels Grif...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Randal Ford - Riley, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available sizes:
37.5" x 30", Edition of 15
50" x 40", Edition of 10
60" x 48", Edition of 5
Narrative:
Have you ever seen a more beautiful smile? I have-- a couple of years ago whe...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Bantom White Polish Hen No. 2 on Black, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Giraffe No. 2, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Black Horse No. 2, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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, ma...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Black Horse No. 4, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Black Horse No. 3, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Bantom White Polish Hen No. 1 on Black, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Black Swan No. 2, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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, ma...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Baby Goat No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Zebu Cow No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"From her soft, silvery coat to her upright ocher horns, Notta Chance was impressive from head to toe. She brought so many textures to my lens, which is always a fun challenge. It ta...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Mini Rex Rabbit No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"I was not surprised to learn that Lauren came from a winning line of beautiful bunnies. Her black velvet fur lined with hints of gold reminded me of an eerie eclipse when the dark m...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Angora Doeling No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"As with so many baby animals, Clover clings to her mother like a shadow every chance she gets. In fact, what you wouldn’t know about this photo is that her mom was originally in it ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - F1 Valais Blacknose Lamb, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Kotton is as soft as a swab and reminded me of a panda’s face and charm. Born a true mama’s boy, this gentle lamb clung to his mother’s side months after being born but has slowly c...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Mini Rex Rabbit No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Dutton was always up to something. Originally raised to be a show bunny, he instead retired early due to his naughty ways on the show table. Mischievous to his core, Dutton is also ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Buff Silkie Hen No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - White Sultan Rooster, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Aleister is a rare breed—quite literally. With fewer than 1,000 Sultan chickens existing today, this snow-feathered fellow is helping keep the bloodline alive. He doesn’t let the pr...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Red Golden Pheasant, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Denizli Longcrower Rooster, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Buff Silkie Hen No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Band of Chicks, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - American Saddlebred Horse No. 4, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Black Arabian Horse No. 4, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Secret, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - White Goat No. 1, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Upside Down Sloth, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Jacob Sheep No. 2, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Jacob Sheep No. 1, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Randal Ford - Brown Goat No. 1, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes:
37.5" x 30" Edition of 15
50" x 40" Edition of 10
60" x 48" Edition of 5
Sammy: Sammy waltzed into the shoot ready for attention. He wanted goat treats and a scrat...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Leopard Appaloosa Horse No. 1 (BW), 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
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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 Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Black Horse No. 1, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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, ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Orangutan No. 1, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
Materials
C Print
Randal Ford - Piggy, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
All available sizes and editions:
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40 x 40, edition of 10
48 x 48, edition of 5
Narrative:
This little piggy didn’t have any roast beef, but he sure loved to s...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - John Mule, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Reeve’s Pheasant, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Berkshire Pig, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Ol’ Jethro, what a character. Having been a show pig his whole life, Jethro is kind of a big deal in several parts of the world, but he sure was stubborn. We tried over and over to ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Duckling Portrait, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes:
37.5" x 30" Edition of 15
50" x 40" Edition of 10
60" x 48" Edition of 5
Luna: Luna was adorable. I mean c’mon look at her, only 2 weeks old when I photographed her...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Duckling Portrait, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes:
37.5" x 30" Edition of 15
50" x 40" Edition of 10
60" x 48" Edition of 5
Luna: Luna was adorable. I mean c’mon look at her, only 2 weeks old when I photographed her...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Border Collie, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"If it looks like he’s about to jump the gun, that’s because he was. Gunner was eager and in constant anticipation of some new mystery element throughout our session—it’s the border ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Bevo XV, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Livingstone’s Turaco, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Digital C-Print on Archival Photographic Paper
Available sizes:
37.5" x 30", Edition of 15
50" x 40", Edition of 10
60" x 48", Edition of 5
Few photographers in the world have phot...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Longhorn No. 8 Panoramic, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Bevo XV (BW), Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Jupiter No. 2 (BW), Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available sizes:
37.5" x 30", Edition of 15
50" x 40", Edition of 10
60" x 48", Edition of 5
Narrative:
Jupiter may not have any visible rings, but she sure has some visible rolls. ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Cross Country Sighting, Photography 2023, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Americana Collection
Digital C-Print on Archival Photographic Paper
Available sizes:
37.5" x 30", Edition of 15
50" x 40", Edition of 10
60" x 48", Edition of 5
Few photographers i...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - American Barn Owl, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Barn owls continue to be one of the most fascinating creatures I’ve encountered, and Winston was no exception. This majestic breed is an ethereal blend of seen and unseen elements: ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Ayam Cemani Rooster Black Collection, 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Black Wolf No. 1, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes:
32" x 32" Edition of 15
40" x 40" Edition of 10
48" x 48" Edition of 5
Geronimo: Geronimo was no dog. I love dogs and am around them all time. And when I see pictu...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Lion No. 1 (BW), Photography 2025, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Swiss Valais Blacknose Lamb No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Scottish Blackface Sheep, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Dorothy had a calm and kind expression the entire time she was on set. She relaxed quickly and settled into her surroundings with a faint smile and a playful side-eye. I loved how p...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Squirrel No. 1, Photography 2018, Printed After, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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C Print
Randal Ford - Swiss Valais Blacknose Lamb No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Kipply is as special as his breed. Originating in Switzerland, Valais Blacknose sheep remain extremely rare and important to the Swiss people. Finding not one but two (twins even!) ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Snowflake Bobwhite Quail No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Tux came dressed to the nines in his formal black-and-white suit. He was clearly on the prowl and in pursuit of another female quail on set. We all got quite the show and were very ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Longhorn Newborn Calf, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Bug was brand new to the world and only a week old when his portrait was taken. With his mama close to his side, this bug-eyed baby dazzled my lens with innocence. It’s rare to phot...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Holstein Cow No. 3, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Mandarin Duck Profile, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Zebu Bull No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - CeeLo No. 1, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, 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 Art
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C Print
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