Brian Friedman

About: Biography

Photographer Brian Friedman started out as a road manager for the legendary jazz drummer Roy Haynes. But it was during Haynes’ 20-city tour, that Brian began photographing Roy and discovered his passion for image making that put him on a road to a new career. Since then, he has sharpened his skills and his eye to become recognized as a photographer of choice by noted entertainment personalities, politicians, corporate leaders, event planners and discerning individuals. His clients include Economist Conferences, Landor, Comedy Central, actor/comedian Ray Romano, comedian Brian Regan, and 20th Century Fox, among others. Brian’s images have appeared in Playboy, The Economist, A&E Biography, Corporate Board Member Magazine, American Chiropractor, Pollstar, as well Ray Romano’s website, to name a few. In 2005, he was invited to photograph the final rehearsal and taping of CBS’s landmark sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond.” Brian appears regularly on the Martha Stewart Living channel on Sirius Radio, talking about his own style of photography and giving insightful tips to listeners on how to improve upon their own photographs. Most recently, Brian has had the distinct honor of photographing Barack and Michelle Obama for the Obama for America campaign.

But beyond the glamorous world of celebrity, Brian Friedman brings glamour and his own unique style to a broader range of assignments that include upscale weddings, corporate events, individual and group portraits, and various other special events. To all of these assignments, Brian brings the same unparalleld level of imagination and creativity that has distinguished his vision and his work for more than a decade.