Bruce Sanford is based out of Olympia, Washington. He shoots both landscapes and wildlife with a passion in both. His work has received numerous awards including four consecutive years in winning the “Best of Show” in the professional category at Ocean Shores photographic competition, as well as receiving other Best of Show” and “People’s Choice” awards in other juried photo exhibits. He has also published photographs and articles in various magazines including Birder’s World, Bird Watcher’s Digest, Oregon Coast, Northwest Travel just to name a few.
He is always seeking out that “perfect” image, but if not a perfect, at least an exceptional moment, a slice of time and place, a unique image that will not be repeated. For those who view his work, he hopes to invoke a sense of pride in our planet, to promote the concept of nurturing rather than exploitation, to pass along the notion that Earth itself is unique, and it also will not be repeated.
Most of his wanderings are in the Pacific Northwest, seeking out landscapes, seascapes and wildlife, including a blend of the human and natural elements. He does a lot of hiking and backpacking in search of lesser-known locations, trying to find images that are not so photographed, and attempting to avoid the "traditional" or "postcard" scene.
He has been giving photo tours for several years, and during these adventures he provides historical and geological explanations of the visited regions, local anecdotes, discussion of the latest equipment including cameras and software, as well as entertaining music. Photography is not a cheap hobby or profession, and with the rapid evolution of digital photography, deciding what equipment to invest in is often frustrating, and getting the most out of your prints is even more challenging. When doing tours and workshops, Bruce is able to put these subjects in perspective, and to make photography understandable whether it is for the amateur or for the upcoming veteran. With each tour, his goal is to improve the photographic potential of every individual. View the listing of his upcoming photo tours.
In addition to tours, Bruce does various art shows throughout the year, selling landscape and wildlife prints. For a listing of his schedule go to exhibit schedule.
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