Bev Pettit Equine & Western Photographs

"Bev turns dust, sweat, and sunlight into fine art—telling the story of the West through the lives of its horses and working cowboys."

  • Black and white photo of a horse with a flowing mane against a dark background.

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Renowned for capturing the untamed spirit of the American West, Bev Pettit stands as a luminary in the world of wild horse and Western photography. With an uncanny ability to freeze fleeting moments of grace and strength, Bev brings the rugged beauty of horses and the lifestyle on some of the West’s largest working ranches to life through her lens, invoking a profound connection between humanity and the wild, all while raising awareness and support for the preservation of wild horses, iconic symbols of freedom, and modern Cowboy ways.

"Every photograph begins with a story—of the rider, the horse, the land. I approach my work as both a documentarian and an artist, looking for the details that speak of tradition, resilience, and grace. From the ranch pastures to the competition arena, my images aim to preserve the living history of the cowboy way of life."

It is not the duty of the horse to be a biofeedback mechanism for yearning humans; yet it is remarkable how consistently people with horses claim to have learned much about themselves through them.

Thomas McGuane, from the book “Horses” by Jay Dusard

Artwork enriches our lives with beauty and meaning, transforming walls into expressions of emotion, inspiration, and personal storytelling.

Logos including The Phoenician Scottsdale, Kate Spade New York, Hilton, Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Bonvoy, The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician Scottsdale, and DC Ranch.

I enjoy collaborating with commercial and private clients to curate the perfect artwork for your space, bringing walls to life with pieces that inspire and resonate.