My name is Liga Liepina and I spend all my free time doing equine photography. Born in Latvia, I moved to Iceland at the age of 14. I have been obsessed with horses since I can remember myself. It started with collecting all possible newspaper clippings, posters, and calendars of horses and once I had my first-ever riding lesson, I knew horses were going to be a huge part of my life.
Photography came to me when I was a teenager. I enjoyed playing with my small digital camera, snapping shots of mostly landscapes. It evolved and I purchased my first serious camera with the thought of pursuing landscape photography more seriously. As horses were part of my daily life, they ended up in front of my camera more and more, until my path led to equine photography.
But instead of focusing standard on equine portraits, I was looking for something more exciting and different―that’s how I started to combine my passion for horses and the stunning Icelandic landscape. The Icelandic horses are very unique―they are very cooperative and brave, yet still wild in their heart, which I try to portray in my photos.
A lot of work goes into creating images like these―from coming up with an idea to bringing horses to locations (these places must be accessible and safe for animals), not to mention the Icelandic weather, which is full of surprises. But it’s all worth it when I get to spend time out in nature with my equine models and witness how horses and the landscape complement each other. You can follow my work on Instagram.
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16 hours ago
Stunning, majestic beauty, excellent shot !!!
16 hours ago
Beautiful horse, excellent shot !!!
1 day ago
Makes you wonder what they’re thinking
1 day ago
I love the 80’s haircut
1 day ago
I love the contrast. The horse is doing as much for the background as it is for him.
21 hours ago
Awesome action shot!
6 hours ago
Rock star of the horse world!
16 hours ago
Magnificent horse, great shot !!!
1 day ago
Stunning!
16 hours ago
Fantastic shot, excellent in every way !!!
15 hours ago
That natural colors!
16 hours ago
Magnificent, awesome shot, simply excellent !!!
16 hours ago
Liga, I wish I were there with you, I have always loved, and admired horses, this is stunning !!!
1 day ago
Shy.
1 day ago
<3
1 day ago
Beautiful
1 day ago
He’s my favorite. He’s so beautiful.
1 day ago
The stillness captured in these photographs is remarkable
1 day ago
This is simply gorgeous
16 hours ago
Oh my, fantastic shot, simply excellent !!!
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16 hours ago
Stunning, incredible beauty !!!
16 hours ago
Incredible shot, love it, love all !!!
16 hours ago
Excellent shot, the horses in Iceland are amazing, such beauty in each !!!
16 hours ago
Majestic beauty, breathtaking !!!
1 day ago
awe
1 day ago
Shadowfax?
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