Linda Leman, The Farrier (PEOPLE 2026)

Spending long days bent over, sweating, crafting shoes or trimming hooves, farriers like Scott love what they do - even though their bodies pay the price. I wanted to capture his sinewy strength, the care and precision in every move and the joy in his eyes as he finally stretches that spine for a well earned break.

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