James Brittain

James Brittain, originally from Norfolk, England, is an architectural photographer based in Montreal. His work is influenced by the Düsseldorf School of Photography, and he frequently revisits locations for further observation and documentation. "The general perception of photography is a quick process," he says. His approach is the opposite.

The stillness Brittain captures is passed generously to the viewer. His images seem to whisper: come and rest your eyes, stay for a while, slow down.

This photograph is from a body of work created at Habitat 67, Montreal's architectural landmark designed by Moshe Safdie. Brittain spent six months photographing and revisiting what he calls "his muse"—the complex's exterior, interior spaces, and inhabitants.

He lectures regularly on photography and architecture and has published several books.