Brittany Colt is a photography teacher and guide based in California’s Eastern Sierra, where she explores and photographs some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the American West. Born blind in one eye, Brittany has developed a distinct way of seeing—balancing grand vistas with intimate scenes shaped by light, texture, and emotion.
Her love for photography began with a Kodak 110 camera at age ten after a family trip to Olympic National Park. That early wonder never left her. Over the years, Brittany deepened her craft through film, wedding work, and graphic design, but her heart always pulled her back to the wild. Her time as Staff Photographer and Education Coordinator at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite was transformative, connecting her with photographers around the world while sharpening her voice as both artist and educator.
In this episode, Brittany shares how teaching others deepens her own understanding of the medium, and how light—whether dancing on granite or filtering through trees—is her guiding force. She speaks to the importance of printing, the meditative quality of patient observation, and how the Sierra landscape fuels her endless creativity. Brittany’s story reveals how personal perspective, both literal and metaphorical, shapes the soul of landscape photography.
I hope you enjoy the show!
You can find Brittany’s work here:
Website: https://www.brittanycolt.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanycolt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittany.colt/
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