He teaches photography in Los Angeles, California.
After learning the 19th Century Wet-Plate process from artist Stephen
Berkman and studying with master photographers Cole Weston and George
Tice, Barret's print work has been part of numerous gallery and museum
exhibitions. He has also done the Wet-Plate process in Ireland for a
recent Guinness commercial and in Romania for the motion picture Cold
Mountain. In addition, he has written articles on photography and
contributed to demonstrations and workshops. (February 2004)
He has authored the book "A History of the Woodburytype."
Woodburytypes are made from a 19th century photo-mechanical process. (May 2007)
His mother, Kathy, worked as his manager. His father, Kent, worked as
an interior designer. Barret developed an interest in acting after his
elder brother, Kyle, became involved in acting as a child.