Barry Roth, born in Detroit, Michigan in 1951, dedicated his life to photography. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1973, studying under Betty Hahn, Bea Nettles, Thomas Barrow, and others. He later pursued a Master of Fine Arts in Photography at Cranbrook Academy of Art, mentored by Carl Toth and Irwin Hollander, and influenced by Robert Creeley.

Barry's career spanned diverse roles, from sales in Upstate New York to marketing Yashica cameras. He taught photography at Wayne State University from 1978 to 1982 and worked at the Detroit Institute of Art. His volunteer work at Soul Center Art Studio began in 2016, focusing on art for special needs individuals.

Barry's artwork appeared in significant exhibitions and publications, including the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection. His pieces are housed in collections like Cranbrook Art Museum and MoMA, testament to his lasting influence on photography and the arts.