Few photographers in the world have photographed as many animals in studio as Randal Ford.
Over the last decade, Ford has become an internationally recognized artist. His works have appeared on the cover of Time Magazine, 20 different Texas Monthly covers, and the cover of Communication Arts, the advertising industry’s most prestigious publication.
Among other accolades, in 2017, 2018, 2019 Ford was named one of the top 200 photographers by Lüerzers Archive. In 2017 his photographs were awarded 1st place and best of show in the International Photo Awards Fine Art competition.
In the fall of 2018, his animal photographs were published in a coffee table book by renowned publisher Rizzoli New York. The best selling book has received widespread acclaim from publications such as USA Today, People Magazine, Parade, Wired, and Texas Monthly.
His follow-up book, Good Dog, was published worldwide by Rizzoli New York in the Fall of 2020 with a foreword written by W. Bruce Cameron, author of A Dog’s Purpose. Ford is currently working on a third book with Rizzoli to be published in the Fall of 2024
Randal Ford believes that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. He is obsessed with details, creative collaboration, and chasing a timeless aesthetic.
Ford’s large format limited edition works have been commissioned and collected across the globe.
Randal Ford is based in Austin, TX.
b. 1981, Dallas, Texas
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University Residence, Austin, TX
SELECTED SOLO AND GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2021
Solo Exhibition, Dimmitt Contemporary Art, Houston, TX
2019
Group Exhibition, Davis Gallery, Austin, TX
2018
Solo Exhibition, PDNB Gallery, Dallas, TX
Solo Exhibition, Davis Gallery, Austin, TX
SELECT AWARDS
2021
Communications Arts Photo Annual
2020
Communication Arts Feature Article
2019
Communication Arts Photo Annual
2018
International Photo Awards, Book of the Year
PDN Photo Annual
Communication Arts Photo Annual
2017
Communication Arts Photo Annual
International Photo Awards, Best of Show
2015-2018
Luerzers Top 200 Photographers Worldwide
2016
American Photography Annual 32
Communication Arts Photo Annual
2015
PDN Photo Annual
2014
Communication Arts Photo Annual Cover