Brian Hodges was born in Los Angeles, California in 1962. He earned a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Colorado, and a M.S. in Telecommunications Engineering from the École Nationale Supérieure des Télécommuniations in Paris, France.

After completing his master’s degree, Hodges started to practice photography alongside his career in engineering. This dual practice shaped his work method and artistic vision.

An internationally recognised photographer specialising in portraits and documentary photojournalism, Hodges portfolio spans the four corners of the globe; he has traveled to more than 60 countries creating award-winning images. Being both multilingual and multicultural, he brings with him unique view of cultural production and the role of the artist in society - views informed by his global experiences.

Hodges has received the PDN / National Geographic Traveler photography award and was recognised as one of the top ten documentary photographers in the 2018 Australian Photography Awards. He has also been a recipient of multiple International Photography Awards (IPA) from the Lucie Foundation.