John Borys is a distinguished photographer based in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, recognized for his evocative work in equestrian sports and marine wildlife photography.

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Equestrian Specialist

Borys’ professional journey into horse photography began in 2013 after a transformative visit to the Tempel Lipizzans in Old Mill Creek, Illinois. He quickly became a fixture in the dressage world, eventually serving as:

• Lead Photographer for The Tempel Lipizzans, where he captured the "Ballet of the White Stallions" for 10 years.

• Official Photographer for the USDF Region 2, 3, and 4 Dressage Championships on multiple occasions.

• A key member of the professional photography team at the US Dressage Finals and the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, FL.

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Marine & Wildlife Photography

When not at the stables, Borys is an avid scuba diver and shark conservationist. He has completed over 600 shark dives, frequently photographing tiger sharks, bull sharks, silky sharks, sandbar sharks, lemon sharks, and the occasional great white. His work has contributed to marine research; in 2025, he documented two previously unidentified white sharks off the Florida coast, which were added to the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy's catalog.

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Personal Background

Originally from Wisconsin, Borys spent much of his life in the Chicago area before relocating his primary residence to Southeast Florida. His passion for the lens first ignited in 2005 during a weekend in downtown Chicago, evolving from a fascination with urban perspectives into a global pursuit of exotic locales and wildlife.