Page 136 - The Mini Horse Magazine 2023 No 1

AN INTERVIEW WITH A PHOTOGRAPHER

For example, I love photos of horses in motion, events. I photograph minihorses in hat, jumping,
when they don't even have one foot on the driving and obstacles.
ground at the moment of lift. The human eye
cannot capture this moment. Do you like to photograph other subjects apart
from horses?
Describe a typical session for us. What kinds Sometimes landscapes, monuments, but also
of things are you thinking about when you’re weddings. When photographing landscapes
behind the camera? and sunsets, I immediately think about how a
I think about the correct trigger pull so that horse would look in the photo. I often find the
the horse has the best range or expression. right destination for the next photo session
Sometimes you need to predict what the horse while wandering through nature.
will do. I think my priority is a horse in motion.
A horse in action, whether it's horse racing, Are there other photographers that inspire or
parkour, or just out in the wild. influence you?
Dalibor Gregor, Martina Burianová & Christiane
What are your favourite shoots? Action, Slawik. These are the photographers I like to
Obstacles, Show Ring, jumping and driving, look at their work, but I don't try to copy any of
foals etc. them, I like to be myself as a photographer.

Action, jumps, freedom in nature and foals are
my top. Is there any advice you would give to aspiring
photographers?
Which breed(s) in your opinion is most Don't be afraid to have your own point of
photogenic? view and be able to learn from criticism from

Each breed of horse has its own charisma. experienced photographers.
Whether it is a minihorse or a Friesian.
Do you have any pets of your own?
Do you like miniature horses? What do you Two cats. In my free time, I often go to help at the
like about them? stable where I used to work. I practically never
Of course I like minihorses. They are little horses lose touch with the horses and their trainers and
with big hearts just like a every big horse. So I owners.
like to photograph them at work. I am the main
photographer for the Association of miniature On behalf of the Miniature Horse Magazine we'd
horse breeders in Czech. I'm at every one of their like to thank you for this wonderful interview.

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