Richard Beard is an up-and-coming equestrian photographer. In college he majored in graphic design with a minor in photography. He is not a push-button photographer, but looks for a shot that is unique and will transcend time.  With his eye for design and art, this comes naturally. This year he was honored to be a third prizewinner in the Professional Performance category of the Equine Photographers Network.  This encompassed photographers from around the world. You may visit the site at www.equinephotographers.net.

In his early years Richard spent much time in Eastern Oregon where horses run wild along the Steens Mountains, and ranchers use their horses as if they could not do without them. Today, Richard photographs horses in every sport and in every discipline. He has come to understand the horse through many different eyes:  from the three-legged one-eared wild stallion he witnessed as a child to the most disciplined of dressage horses.

The aim is quality and affordable Photography. Affordability is accomplished by selling high volume. When people are able to see the results on location by viewing the photos at the onsite computers, and are able to purchase the photos immediately, sales increase and the price per photo can be lower. Richard knows that not all people can afford the high cost of photos.

Richard also does farm calls, magazine ads, and an occasional wedding.