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.
On 1stDibs, browse a vast selection of Randal Ford’s portraits, figurative photography and prints.
Randal Ford - Flamingo No. 2 (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 Alejandra made us take our hats off, Mother Nature never fails to impress, and the color...
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Randal Ford - Chimpanzee No. 2 (BW), Photography 2018, 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 Amari: Compared to his brother, Amari was a bit more calm and relaxed on set. I thought it w...
C Print
Randal Ford - Texas Longhorn (BW), Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Maverick had mighty horns—a set much curvier than most steers. Uniquely symmetrical, I wanted to highlight their near-perfect shape by centering the image. I like to imagine a mirror...
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Randal Ford - Longhorn No. 1 (BW), Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Maverick had mighty horns. He had a set much curvier that most steers. And they were so perfectly symmetrical that I really focused on their shape when composing my frames. Maveric...
C Print
Randal Ford - Mountain Lion No. 2 (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 Dexter, I’ll never forget you. Photographing big cats are an experience unlike any othe...
C Print
Randal Ford - Bevo XV (BW), 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 ...
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...
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...
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Bengal Tiger No. 2 (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 Shika was my first large cat to photograph in studio. Large cats in studio are an exper...
C Print
Randal Ford - Brown Pelican (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 Alfonzo: Alfonzo the amazing. While on assignment for Audubon magazine I was working wi...
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Randal Ford - Jupiter No. 2 (BW), Photography 2024, 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: Jupiter may not have any visible rings, but she sure has some visible rolls. ...
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Randal Ford - Spotted Leopard No. 3 (BW), Photography 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 Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, manki...
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Randal Ford - Ring Tailed Lemur (BW), Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available Sizes: 32 x 32 in Edition of 15 40 x 40 in Edition of 10 48 x 48 in Edition of 5 Julian had a lot to say and wanted to meet all of the crew. Lemurs are extremely sociable ...
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Randal Ford - Giraffe 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 Buddy was born a twin, which is extremely rare for Giraffes, so consequently a person ha...
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Randal Ford - Elephant No. 2 (BW), Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available Sizes: 32 x 32 in Edition of 15 40 x 40 in Edition of 10 48 x 48 in Edition of 5 Eloise had us all mesmerized by her sheer size. But equally as powerful, was the serene n...
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Randal Ford - Highland Cow No. 1 (BW), Photography 2024, 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 Similar to a Yak, Highland cows have long, beautiful, shaggy hair. Per their name, they are o...
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Randal Ford - Chimpanzee 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 Compared to his brother, Amari was a bit more calm and relaxed on set. I thought it wou...
C Print
Randal Ford - African Crane 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 She liked to dance, once the lights came on Penelope owned the shoot. Birds are one of m...
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Randal Ford - Orust Rooster (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, ...
C Print
Randal Ford - Mountain Lion 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 Dexter, I’ll never forget you. Photographing big cats are an experience unlike any othe...
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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Randal Ford - Highland Cow No. 2 (BW), Photography 2024, 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...
C Print
Randal Ford - Zebra Profile (BW), Photography 2024, 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 I photographed Fez during a larger commercial shoot. He was one of the main characters in ...
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Randal Ford - Spotted Leopard Snarl (BW), Photography 2024, 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 Cairo was a curious cat. On leash, he wanted to check out the studio and get a feel for th...
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Randal Ford - Bengal Tiger No. 4 (BW), 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, ...
C Print
Randal Ford - Bengal Tiger No. 3 (BW), Photography 2024, 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 Shika was my first large cat to photograph in studio. Large cats in studio are an experien...
C Print
Randal Ford - Lioness Roar, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Greenwich, CT
Being in a studio with a big cat off leash is an incredible experience. The size and presence of a big cat is tangible, so powerful, and commands respect. Time flies but at the same ...
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$600
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
Exist - Contemporary, Nude, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century
By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Exist - 2021 50x40cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. Artist inventory PL2021-1090. Not mounted. ...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$700
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Born to be Wild - 21st Century, Polaroid, Nude Photography, Contemporary, B&W
By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Born to be Wild - 2018, 50x50cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. Artist inventory PL2018-40...
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$700
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Blink - Polaroid, Women, Portrait
By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Blink - 2020 50x50cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. Artist inventory PL2020-891. Not mou...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$600
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Afternoons - Contemporary, Nude, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century
By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Afternoons - 2024 - 40x50cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. inventory PL2024-030. Not m...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$700
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Surrender - Polaroid, Contemporary, Women, 21st Century, Nude
By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Surrender - 2020 50x50cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proof Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature label and certificate. Artist inventory PL2020-900. Not mounted. Ki...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$700
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
High Hopes - Polaroid, Color, Women, Portrait
By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
High Hopes - 2020 50x50cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. Artist inventory PL2020-895. No...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$600
H 14.97 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Goodbye Girl - 21st Century, Polaroid, Nude, Photography, Women
By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Goodbye Girl - 2020 35x50cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. Artist inventory PL2020-877. N...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$600
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
Quagmire - Contemporary, Nude, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century
By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Quagmire - 2024 - 50x40cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. inventory PL2024-004. Not mou...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$600
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Every Day is like Sunday - Contemporary, Nude, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century
By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Every Day is like Sunday - 2024 - 40x50cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. inventory PL2...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$700
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
If you ever - Polaroid, Women, Portrait
By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
If you ever - 2020 50x50cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. Artist inventory PL2020-857. N...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$700
H 18.9 in W 23.63 in D 0.04 in
Duality - Contemporary, Polaroid, Black and White, Women, 21st Century, Nude
By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Duality - 2020 48x60cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. Artist inventory PL2020-982. Not mo...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$700
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Trial and error - Contemporary, Polaroid, Color, Women, 21st Century
By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Trial and error - 2020 50x50cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. Artist inventory PL2020-947...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid