"I’m an insatiably curious explorer trying to understand the world outside my comfort zone. I’ve discovered a tool that imparts me with the magical powers of connection to others and opens doors into other cultures. My tool is my camera."

A seasoned collaborator and worldwide traveller, Brian Hodges is a travel and editorial photographer known for capturing authentic moments and images with a powerful connection to place. Brian believes that great photography is not just about captivating images, but creating images with lasting emotional impact. In love with travel and the lure of the road, he has followed the winds of adventure around the globe and across 60 countries. He speaks English, French, and Spanish fluently.

Before picking up a camera, Brian focused his creative energy on designing satellite telecommunications systems. He spent a decade living and working as a software engineer in Paris where, among other projects, he played a key role engineering the XM/Sirius radio prototype system. His award-winning work is featured in such distinguished publications as Conde Nast Traveler, Photo District News, National Geographic Traveler, GEO Magazine, and many others. He regularly contributes his photographic talent to charitable organizations worldwide, leveraging the power of imagery to increase awareness for their causes. Hodges calls Australia and California home, but never gathers dust at either – when not taking pictures, you’ll likely find him surfing, mountain biking, or practicing yoga.

SELECTED PRESS

Travel Dose

AWARDS

2018 Australian Photography Awards - Finalist

2018 Head on photo festival Australia - Featured Artist

2017 Photographers Without Borders - Sharpshooter Award

2015 Palm Springs Photo festival - Finalist slideshow competition

2014 PDN Great Outdoors - First place

2014 PDN Great Outdoors - First place

2014 PDN World in Focus - First place

2013 San Francisco International Photography Exhibition - Silver award

2013 San Francisco International Photography Exhibition - Gold Award

2011 IPA International Photography Awards - First Prize

2011 PDN Great Outdoors Contest - Finalist

2011 Planet Magazine travel photo contest - Honorable Mention

2011 The Photo Review - Finalist

2009 National Geographic Traveler / PDN Great Outdoors - First Place

2009 IPA International Photo Awards - Honorable Mention

2009 IPA International Photo Awards - Honorable Mention

BOOKS

2015 Gypset Travel. Assouline Publishing. Contributing photographer

2009 Gypset Style. Assouline Publishing. Contributing photographer

2008 Food Festivals of Italy, Gibbs Smith Publishing. Contributing photographer

2007 Trattoria Grappolo: Simple recipes for Traditional Italian Cuisine. Gibbs Smith Publishing. Contributing photographer

FINE ART PRINTS

Several of the photographs on this website are available as numbered limited-edition fine-art prints. Prints are made on fine-art archival paper and are available in two sizes: 24" x 36" and 40" x 60". Editions are limited to 9 prints total in a given size. Each print is signed (on the back), numbered (1/9, 2/9, 3/9, ...), and dated. Please contact the studio for a quote.