Bruce was named in Aperture Magazine's prestigious "Visual 100" list, as one of the Ten Most Compelling Photographers in 2023.
PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN - NEW YORK / USA
It may not be obvious, but Bruce studied computer science at MIT, with a minor in visual arts. Preferring lenses to algorithms, he quickly abandoned a promising tech career to study Photography and Visual Storytelling at Parsons School of Design in New York.
GLOBAL PHOTOGRAPHY
DIRECTOR RANK
Bruce spent a little over a year in New York before moving to London as a Junior Photographer for Magnum Photos. He met some incredible people at the legendary agency, and they're still friends to this day.
MAGNUM PHOTOS - LONDON / UK
SHOOTING FOR NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC - PATAGONIA / AR
(2019)
From London, Bruce moved to Berlin with VII Photo Agency. Where he worked under a great Art Director, Hans Mueller. From there he went on to build a truly global career, first as Staff Photographer then as Creative Director for the likes of National Geographic, Time Magazine, and The New York Times, before finally going independent in 2020.
National Geographic
Washington D.C.
2020 — Present
Leading visual storytelling projects across five continents. Responsible for conceptualizing and executing long-form documentary series, managing a team of 8 photographers, and establishing visual guidelines for flagship publications.
The New York Times
New York, NY
2018 — 2020
Covered breaking news, features, and editorial assignments for print and digital platforms. Specialized in portrait photography and human interest stories. Work featured on front page 47 times.
Time Magazine
New York, NY
2016 — 2018
Oversaw visual direction for special issues and cover stories. Collaborated with editors to develop compelling visual narratives. Managed relationships with contributing photographers worldwide.
VII Photo Agency
Berlin, Germany
2014 — 2016
Worked on long-term documentary projects focusing on social issues and human rights. Assignments included coverage in conflict zones and humanitarian crises across Europe and Middle East.
Magnum Photos
London, UK
2012 — 2014
Assisted senior photographers on international assignments. Developed technical skills in both digital and analog photography. First solo exhibition at the agency gallery in 2013.
Documentary / 2023
A long-form documentary series on the disappearing fishing communities of the North Atlantic coast.
Landscape / 2022
Fine art landscape work shot across the deserts of Namibia and Morocco.
Urban / 2023
Night-time urban explorations through Tokyo, Seoul, and Hong Kong.
Portrait / 2021
Intimate portraits of artisans and craftspeople preserving traditional techniques.
Aerial / 2022
Abstract aerial studies of black sand beaches and glacial rivers.
Documentary / 2023
Documentary coverage of Holi and regional spring celebrations across northern India.
MIT - CAMBRIDGE / USA
Started with algorithms, ended with apertures. Bruce's time at MIT gave him a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and visual storytelling that continues to influence his work today.
2008 — 2012
The decision to pursue photography full-time led Bruce to Parsons, where he developed his signature style of documentary portraiture and learned the fundamentals of visual narrative.
2013 — 2015
PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN - NEW YORK / USA
ICP - NEW YORK / USA
An intensive program at ICP refined Bruce's approach to long-form documentary projects and deepened his understanding of photographic ethics and storytelling responsibility.
2016
Keynote & Discussion — Creative Conference Berlin
Keynote & Discussion — TED Talk
Keynote & Discussion — PhotoLondon Festival
Keynote & Discussion — World Press Photo Awards
Keynote & Discussion — Aperture Foundation
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