Bryan

Work / Photography

Bryan Schutmaat

Words by Alex Bec, Thursday 03 September 2009

Here is an image from Heartland, one of Texan Bryan Schutmaat’s photography sets. You know when someone just has the eye? Well, if you don’t then this is a good chance to polish up on someone who most definitely does. Displayed through one of those sites that you just can’t seem to keep yourself from clicking through.

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