Doug Barrett is the owner of 400 North Creative, an African American photographer & cinematographer, internationally recognized, currently based in Kansas.

I am a photographer because relationships foster a deliberate meaningful life. Relationships are the core of collaboration and intimate storytelling. Relationships create change which is a catalyst to the world we want to see. My work documenting justice issues, and marginalized communities in America is where I find deep relationships and conversations. Apart from a deeply impactful body of work, it’s not lost to me that such a body of work and the magnitude of the issues I cover is far greater than its creator, and just as much relies on those who recognize the wide potential of the art and are willing to embrace its message in ways that I alone can’t do alone.

The camera is a tool, which holds power when used properly. Cultural preservation, documenting the world for posterity, and the educational process have always been the main force multiplier for my work, both in learning and in sharing. It is my belief, that education leads to empathy, compassion, and equality, which is the first step in any change for good or justice. For me, It is about powerful, long form, visual storytelling. Pictures are great but what is the impact? 

Doug completed his undergraduate degree from St Augustine’s University and completed graduate school from Southwestern College where he holds an M.S. in IT Security Administration. Doug has worked in the permanent collection at the Ulrich Museum, Mulvane Museum, and the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art. FAA Part 107-certified drone pilot. 

Doug is a contributor on social media to; @everydayblackamerica, @everydayprojects, and @everydayruralamerica. 

Vii Academy alumni advisee, Foundry 2022 in partnership with Photowings, Aftermath Projects 2022 finalist, 2022 Yunghi Grant winner, Eddie Adams XXXVII 

Doug’s editorial clients include Bloomberg News, TIME Magazine, National Geographic, Politico, New York Times, Smithsonian

Magazine, Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Education Week, The Chronicle, CNN, AARP, Capital B News, and has been featured on the Nasdaq billboard in Times Square NYC. Doug has also been featured on VICE, Fox News, and BBC World News for his work. 

His professional organizations include NPPA, NABJ, The Manhattan KS Area of Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and VP for the board of Directors for New Territory Magazine.