Brennan received his first hand me down camera, a "Baby Brownie Special", at the age of 9. He soon realized that he could record the special way in which he viewed the world around him and share that view with others. Various different types and models of cameras followed, along with various types of training and experience but when asked about his style and technique as a photographer Brennan was quick to honor a long time friend: "I would have to say that I owe a lot of gratitude and thanks to my friend Chris who probably thought I wasn't listening when he rambled on about framing a shot, f stops, depth of field and the value of good lighting. Chris would go on about lighting and how different types and qualities of direct and indirect light could affect mood in a picture."

"It probably didn't hurt that he had the means with which to gather first hand information from some of the best photographers in the business. I'm a bit jealous that I couldn't be getting one on one training from a Playboy photographer myself but of all the things that I have learned about photography, I have to say that most of what really works, I learned from him."

Brennan took a hiatus from photography for a few years due to a combination of other interests and the destruction of his analogue camera during a move. Other creative interests however, were unable to suppress a lifelong love of photography. In the process of researching new equipment, Brennan was faced with the decision of "film vs. digital" and after much thought decided to proceed with all new digital gear. "The results have been impressive. I really love the freedom that I have with digital. There is still a place for the chemical darkroom or a good developing studio especially when using large format but the things you can do with digital are almost magical."

What Brennan Barrett Photography can offer you: "I think my edge comes from the fact that I still approach photography with a sense of childlike wonder. I will pretty much do whatever it takes to get a shot that is worthy of being called a photograph."

"They say a picture speaks a thousand words and it's true if the photographer did his job right. Unfortunately, I've seen pictures that more or less just grunt or make a gurgling noise. Really, just because someone has tried to follow the general rules of nose shadows and thirds doesn't mean they'll end up with a worthy shot." "For me, there has to be something special about the shot. The shot has to have rich mood in both the lighting and the subject. Everyone and everything can be beautiful from the right angle and in the right light." This is the heart of what Brennan brings to his work.