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  • In the world of fine art photography, Matthew Seed is acknowledged as one of the leading practitioners in equine portraits. His work, which has been exhibited at home and abroad, has earned favourable comparisons with those of history’s leading painters, including George Stubbs and Théodore Géricault, who have chosen to make the beauty of horses their principal theme. Matthew’s artistic studies are the product of true craftsmanship. A mastery of the camera honed over more than two decades as a successful fashion photographer and an even longer affinity with his equine subjects mean that he is able to realise truly exclusive pieces in the blink of an eye, using a pioneering and skilful mix of natural and artificial light without relying on post production software. It is no wonder then that he is commissioned by royals and celebrities across the globe to capture a lasting and unique impression of the majesty of the horse.
  • I never shoot just using only natural light these days although that is how I started out all those years ago. I love to use flash lighting with horses to create beautiful images reminiscent of old painters such as my greatest influence, George Stubbs. The lighting I use is so critical in its position that less than 2 foot back and the subject is in total darkness. Normally I would never share these kinds of images, this is just me on a shoot yesterday at @alexhuatian yard firing the camera as the horse walks around to get used to me and my equipment. Mother Nature has a lot to do with why I like the feeling of this image, nothing technically great about it and that’s fine by me. Just thought I’d share.
  • I’m doing some selections today for some new limited edition prints and came across this image. It’s not going to make the cut as a limited edition, but it did make me smile.
  • Online magazine @thecompetitiveequestrian featured Matthew’s work in this months edition. Front cover and 22 pages inside for a feature called Lens Envy. Thank you to all at the magazine.
  • Zara Tindall’s Toy Town sculpture about to go under the hammer. A few emotional words from Zara first should keep the bidding going. A superb night so far raising so much money for @horsecharity a big thank you to them for all they do.
  • At Kensington Palace tonight as guests of The World Horse Welfare @horsecharity with our guests @ricalino92 and @joanna_7042 I have sponsored a maquette expertly painted by our friend @alexhuatian tonight it will be auctioned. Good luck everyone.
  • Next stop on our photography masterclass prize. We headed off on location to shoot dressage rider @sarahhigginsdressage Ian @zort70 got to try out his prize, a loaned @hasselblad camera with my @broncolor lighting. Big thanks to Sarah and her horse Radar for helping us out and supporting @thebrookecharity
  • Masterclass day today for the winner of @thebrookecharity photography competition @zort70 Nicky from @hasselblad has come down to talk Ian through the new X1D camera system. Heading off shortly to a horse shoot with @sarahhigginsdressage
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