Biography
Eyal Briller is an Israeli-American photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. A self taught photographer, Eyal has been photographing his life since childhood, and worked as an photography instructor and printer before turning to conceptual art photography. Since then, he worked on several bodies of work, and exhibited in multiple shows, including a solo show at Stanford.
Eyal is a former submarine officer, biotech researcher, food engineer and product manager. Eyal received an MBA from Stanford and later worked in various business roles in food tech startups. In 2023, Eyal took a hiatus from his business career to focus on his artistic path.
Artist Statement
Photography, for me, is a way of reflecting on my life and seeking to live more deeply. At every stage, the camera allows me to look closer, to notice, and to connect with what surrounds me. I am drawn to intimacy and truth — whether in portraits of others or in turning the lens on myself. My practice is a way of uncovering what is hidden, of asking difficult questions, and of creating moments of genuine connection. While rooted in the personal, the themes I explore reach into the universal, touching on the core experiences that shape our existence.
I work by slowing down and building intimacy — with myself, with others, and with the environments we inhabit. The camera then becomes more than a recorder; it is a catalyst that makes possible moments that would not otherwise exist. With minimal direction, I invite truth to surface, while using the act of photographing itself as a setting for hidden layers to come forward.
Photography is my gift in life — a practice that allows me to live more deeply and fully. It helps me move beyond shyness, offering an invitation to connect with others and with myself. I am drawn to the medium because it holds a paradox I find essential: it is the most faithful document of reality, yet it also allows for pause, reflection, and the framing of a deeply subjective experience. Through photography, I come to understand my own identity, my questions, and my transformations. I hope my images invite viewers into similar encounters — to feel beauty and truth, to reflect on their own lives, and to recognize our shared humanity. Ultimately, my work is an agent of intimacy, empathy, and presence.