ABOUT THE ARTIST 

In 1973 Bruce M. Evensen opened Thomas Bruce Studio, Inc. in St. Petersburg, Florida, specializing in Elegant Portraits and Wedding Photography.  Bruce has become the most awarded portrait photographer in Florida.

Bruce’s entries in state, regional and international competitions have earned over 500 state & national merits and won numerous First Place Awards, Best of Show and Kodak Gallery Awards of Excellence.  His images have been selected for the prestigious Professional Photographers of America Loan Collection and displayed at the Epcot International Exposition.

Professional Degrees include Master Photographer (M. Photog.), Certified Florida Photographer (C.F.P.), Florida Service Award (F.S.A.), Florida Degree of Photographic Excellence (F.D.P.E.), and Craftsman Degree (Cr.). 

Bruce is a popular speaker throughout Florida, the United States, Europe, Canada and Puerto Rico.  He has lectured at the Professional Photographers of America National Convention and juried many photographic competitions throughout the world. 

Bruce is also an instructor at Tampa’s International Academy of Design and Technology and is consulted regularly for studio design, set-up and business practices.  He has been married to Barbara for over 35 years and they have three daughters, Ame, Amber and Jessie, and two grandchildren.