Discover the Artistic Universe of the Clan of Vagabonds

« For each horse, a story, a past, a breed.

The horses that inspire these photographs are part of my Clan,

not of my name, but of my heart.

These horses have become my companions, when their path crossed mine,the day they became unwanted—too nervous, too cumbersome, too spirited.

As a child, I believed that to love horses, one had to ride them,

it was through long years of equestrian persistence that I understood the mistake.

From having been seated on their backs, I lay at their feet.

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« Short grass and sunlight are my makeshift studio, a haven shielded from the world’s gaze.

Ethereal muse, you create the images, from murmur to breath, from darkness to sheen,

I boldly covet your silvery shimmers. »

©Carina Mac Laughlan

The Clan of Vagabonds - Equine Art Photography

Since 2003, Carina unveils The Clan of Vagabonds,

a lifelong work dedicated to forgotten, battered, and rebellious horses.

Her limited-edition artistic creations are far more than mere photographs: they are a testament.

Each image tells the story of indomitable spirits, restored to peace,

bearing the promise of serene freedom in light and dignity.

Far from conventional portrayals, Carina captures her subjects up close.

An intensity that cannot be contrived—born of respect,

patience, love, and years of shared life with them.

Through her art, Carina opens a window onto a raw truth:

that of resistance and the right to exist unfettered.

Her images do not seek to flatter: they reveal and carry the memory of defiant horses,

whose bodies and gazes say it all—their history, the beauty of their rebellion, their trust.

Through her photographs, Carina pursues a dual purpose:

- Raise awareness about animal cruelty and inspire others to see differently those too quickly condemned.

- Each sold artwork is a concrete act: it helps ensure their protection until their final breath.

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« These horses washed up in my life and heart like broken rafts.

except that they arrived in pitiful condition, dull, sorrowful, angry, dangerous.

My privilege as a photographer is to be their messenger and to bear witness to their stories.

simply as they are. From rebels, they have now become free. »

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« From contrast to nuance, from chiaroscuro to fleeting glimmers,

of the love and mutual respect that unite us.

Once banished for being neither docile nor compliant with expectations,

Here, horses bow not, proud they stand resolute with hearts of valour! »

Biography

Recognized with several international awards:

- Ar(t) Cheval Saumur, France, in 2008 and 2009,

- International Equestrian Art Photography Competition, Moscow, Russia, in 2009.

Carina Mac Laughlan is celebrated for her extraordinary approach to equine photography. Creations of this distinctive artist showcase close-up images of magnificent, inspiring horses. Photographs captured solely in sunlight, without zoom or wide-angle lenses. Her works are also published in international equestrian magazines.

Carina is an equine art photographer wholly dedicated to the rehabilitation of mistreated horses. She devotes herself entirely to the horses highlighted in her photographs. Now liberated, they are breathtaking. Her work reveals the natural beauty of stunning stallions, explores their soul, and unveils their essence.

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Scottish, born in London, United Kingdom, in 1963, Carina has lived in Belgium, France, United Kingdom, South Africa. After studying computer science, she founded an IT consulting company in Switzerland in 1988, balancing this with a life devoted to horses. In 2003, Carina chose to dedicate herself exclusively to her art and relocated her Clan of horses to Burgundy, France.

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The Clan of Vagabonds? A herd of « Rebellious » horses.

In 2015, Carina Mac Laughlan’s artistic work became a book:

Le Clan des Vagabonds - Confidences de Chevaux Révoltés (The Clan of Vagabonds - Confessions of Rebellious Horses), published by Éditions Escargot Savant.

In December 2021, her second book of art photography was published:

Clan des Vagabonds - Affranchis (Clan of Vagabonds - Liberated), published by Z’est Éditions.

Fine Art Photographs

The titles of the photographs are in Scottish Gaelic, the language of the « Warrior Poets », in tribute to my father.

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Limited Edition Fine Art Prints

Each work is published in a strictly limited edition of 15 prints worldwide,

across all formats and mediums.

Every piece is hand-signed, numbered, delivered with a personalized Certificate of Authenticity,

ensuring its rarity and collectible value.

From the initial image selection to the final print, I personally oversee every stage of the process.

Production is entrusted to a specialized laboratory,

using museum-grade Fine Art techniques — pigment inkjet (Digigraphie®).

On natural-fiber, acid-free paper — materials chosen to guarantee archival longevity

and an exceptional rendering of tones, textures, and detail.

Each print is not just a photograph, but a work of artistic craftsmanship.”

Why acquire directly from the artist? (I’m not on any art platform.)

Because every step matters: selection, printing, signing — each detail ensures the work remains truly mine.

This direct approach sustains the Clan of Vagabonds, preserves the soul of my art,

and forges a unique bond between artist and collector.

Every print carries the story of the horses,

the intimacy of my work with them, and my own personal commitment.

Purchasing directly means authenticity and exclusivity — something no platform could ever replicate.

Prices & Formats

Prints are available in different formats and presentations

(e.g. 30×40 cm from €90, 60×80 cm from €250,

offered on Fine Art paper or mounted on aluminum).

To explore the available works, acquire a print, order a signed book,

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