Join the Icelandic horse project
I work at the edges of the day, before the world wakes up, and again when it quiets down toward evening. That is when the light is soft and the horses are themselves.
I travel to where they live: open landscapes, coastlines, farmland far from roads and noise. I stay close, I wait, and I photograph when something real unfolds in front of me.
That kind of work takes time. It takes flights, ferries, long drives, and nights near the herd.
None of it happens without the people who believe it should.
Support the project
flights - ferries - travel - overnight stays - local transport
A voluntary contribution goes directly toward the travel that makes this work possible, flights, ferries, overnight stays, car hire, a bicycle when that is what the landscape asks for. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Just a project that continues because people choose to make it possible.
Any amount is welcome.
Contributions go directly toward travel costs for
The Icelandic Horse Project.
I don't take it for granted that people care about this work.
When they do, I notice.
Herds, mares and foals
An invitation for owners and breeders of Icelandic horses
Some of the strongest images in this project came from people who reached out and said: I think you should meet our horses. If that is you, I would love to hear from you.
Before you fill in the form, a few things to know about how I work. So we both know if it fits.
How I work
I photograph alone, around sunrise and sunset, when the light is soft and the horses are most themselves.
I need the horses to be in a quiet, natural setting — open landscape, dunes, fields, farmland — not between buildings or in busy yards.
I work in my own creative way. That means I cannot follow a brief or photograph specific images on request. What I make depends on the horses, the light, and the moment. If you are looking for portraits or commissioned work, this is not the right project for me to take on, but I would be happy to point you elsewhere.
I would love to spend time with the horses on my own, without distractions, so I can really see them.
What happens with the photographs
The photographs become part of The Icelandic Horse Project. That means they may be used on this website, on social media, in field notes, in printed work such as magazines, books, cards, posters and limited-edition prints, in exhibitions, and in any other communication or promotion related to the project.
You will of course always be credited as the owner of the horses if you wish, and I will share images with you that you can use privately.
If you would like to order prints or products of your horses for yourself, that is possible at my regular rates. And if you are able to offer a place to stay and a meal during the visit, I am happy to offer photographs in return, of equal value.
Partner or collaborate
For everyone who shares this love for the breed
This project grows through the people who care about it. If your work or your organisation is connected to the Icelandic horse, in any way, I would love to hear from you.
I work with magazines and journals that want to share thoughtful, long-form documentary work. With organisations and breeders who value the way these horses live and the landscapes they belong to. With brands and shops that align with what this project stands for. With researchers, writers, and scientists working on the breed. With podcasts, platforms and people whose voice reaches the Icelandic horse community.
The forms collaborations can take are many: editorial features, sponsored travel and equipment, joint storytelling, exhibitions, residencies, product partnerships, interviews, and the kinds of ideas that come up when the right people meet.
If something in this work speaks to you, please reach out. Even if you are not yet sure how we might work together, I am open to a conversation.
Get in touch
Email me at info@icelandichorseproject.com with a few words about who you are, what you have in mind, and where you are based. I read every message myself.
