For more than three decades, world-renowned
equine photographer Doug Prather has passionately
pursued one goal: capturing the essence of the
horse in harmony with nature.

His photographs provide a window to the lush
beauty of the the horse, and offer and intimate
invitation to surrender yourself to the spirit of the
horse and the serenity of the surrounding landscape.

With an artist’s eye for beauty and balance, and
a horseman’s understanding of equine anatomy,
Doug’s works are treasured by those who appreciate excellence in equine art. Several of his limited edition photographic prints have sold out and have become extremely valuable to collectors, including A NEW BEGINNING, THE TRADITION CONTINUES, A STALLION WINTER, HERITAGE OF THE BLUEGRASS, KENTUCKY SUNRISE, and THE COMING OF SPRING.

Even before he received his Fine Arts degree from Georgetown College, it was evident that Doug possessed natural talent and the innate ability to create unforgettable photographs and art. In his early twenties, he was hired as the Art Director for the country's largest advertising agency serving the Thoroughbred industry. His work has received national and international awards, and his photographs have graced the pages of magazines such as, Town and Country, Time, Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, Southern Living, USA Today, The Blood-Horse, The Horse, Thoroughbred Times, Equine Images, Keeneland, Breeders’ Cup, Southern Farm and Ranch, Rocky Mountain Farm and Ranch, New Zealand Stallion Register, as well as The Wall Street Journal, The Courier-Journal Special Section Features and The Lexington Herald-Leader.

The Louisville International Airport features 50 oversized Prather canvases in the in main terminal entrances. The airport has over two million visitors a year. Doug Prather’s powerful images greets those visitors to Kentucky each year, and give them a scenic reminder to carry with them on their journeys.

Somerset House Publishing, one of the nation’s largest publishers of limited edition prints, has added Doug Prather to its impressive lineup of acclaimed artists. Somerset House announced that, “His work, so popular and collectable in Kentucky, will be appreciated and collected by those who know and love the horse throughout the nation.

Gail Prather, Doug’s wife, is the Director of the collection. Doug says, “I give Gail all the credit for the continuing growth and success of our business.” Their daughters, Lauren and Elyse, are both natural artists. Lauren has helped her father photograph several Kentucky Derbys. They hope to follow in their father’s footsteps and continue the Prather legacy of fine art.

Contact Doug at doug@dougprather.com