Barrie Smith

Digital or film photography

Barrie Smith is an accomplished photographer and, with over 30 years experience, is one of the UK’s leading specialists in all aspects of France.
He lives in Central London and speaks fluent French.
 
Barrie has a ceaseless passion for the authentic French way of life as well as many years experience as a renowned photographer of winter sports.
He has travelled extensively, using his unique style of photography and invariably captures the essence of a location and its people in a fresh and memorable way.
 
His work on Harley Davidson rallies in the American mid-west have become classics and are increasingly sought after for books and articles.
 
Yet it is France that remains his focus; his wide experience, organising expertise and ability to always bring back a range of astonishing pictures that are perfectly on brief is confirmed by his extensive range of prestigious clients.
These include:
Nikon UK (lens brochure shot entirely on location in the USA), French Tourist Office, The Times, Condé Nast, The Sunday Times, London Transport Advertising, (clients for over 17 years), Dallas News, The Age, Salomon, Duret Skis, Ski-Val, BBC Publishing, IPC Media, Brittany Ferries and AA Publishing, Gill Macmillan, National Magazine Co. Financial Times,
 
This online portfolio illustrates just a selection of Barrie’s diverse work.