Bruce Percy’s Photographic Vignettes

We need to make space in our images to allow the viewer to find restful areas. I contend in this video that the 'big bold' images are often the work of the beginner.

I used to see the undo button as creative freedom, a safety net that let me experiment without fear of losing my initial idea. But I've learned that endless options actually keep us stuck—we postpone finishing indefinitely because we can always go back. Commitment isn't something to fear—it's a key skill that brings real purpose and intent to my work, and it gives me the freedom to let go and move...

In this episode I ask whether we can find beauty in industrial places — the sort of places we usually pass over because we see them as purely functional.

Revisiting your older work can bring insights and an awareness of how far you have come in the intervening years. It can also allow you, with the skills you have accumulated over the years, to complete work that you originally struggled with. Bruce Percy is a full time professional British landscape photographer who spends a large part of the year photographing around the world. He is a keen educa...

I've found that collections of images working together as a unified set often become greater than the sum of their individual parts. Rather than viewing photographs in isolation, I've discovered that assembling my work into meaningful portfolios allows for photographic style / voice to surface, and also makes the work more cohesive

This vignette focusses on how I have reframed my landscape and portrait practices under a shared visual language. I am sure this is not the case for many. But I believe that once we get underway at making portraits of people, we can often find that the skills required have an overlap, if not the same, with our landscape work. As time has passed, I now feel they are one and the same for me, certain...

Learning to let go of anticipation, and work with what the landscape gives you. Bruce Percy is a full time professional British landscape photographer who spends a large part of the year photographing around the world. He is a keen educator and has published six monographs of his work to date.

I believe in the importance of finding inspiration in a single image to overcome creative inertia. As I reflect on the process, I see how portfolios develop personality as more images are added and how strong ideas tend to lead to a quick emergence of themes in my work. Bruce Percy is a full time professional British landscape photographer who spends a large part of the year photographing around t...

In this podcast, I share my perspective on the word ‘scar’ and its connotations when describing landscapes. Initially, I viewed scars as negative, implying permanent damage. However, over time, my perception of the word ‘scar’ has shifted, and I now appreciate the aesthetic beauty and compositional value of scars in landscapes. Particularly in Iceland. In this podcast I draw parallels between the...

The episode discusses the importance of simplifying compositions in landscape photography. I aim to emphasise the need to remove or quieten secondary aspects of a scene to effectively convey the intended message.

In this podcast, I discuss the importance of revisiting and developing a personal connection with certain landscapes or locations in photography. I emphasise that returning to places that resonate with you can result in them becoming personal motifs, themes that you keep returning to, and that help contribute towards your voice or style. Music © Bruce Percy 2024 Bruce Percy's Website : http://www....

This episode discusses my journey as a photographer and my evolving perspective on the use of colour in my work. I explore how photographers learn to pay closer attention to their surroundings and notice subtle details, including color. I describe my initial attraction to vivid, dramatic colors as a beginner, but over time, I developed an appreciation for more muted, quieter color palettes. The po...

Looking for cohesion and working with portfolios in mind can aid style and visual development. Bruce Percy is a full time professional British landscape photographer who spends a large part of the year photographing around the world.  He is a keen educator and has published six monographs of his work to date.

Light is the most important ingredient. Learn to work with different atmospheres and weather first, subjects can come later. Bruce Percy is a full time professional British landscape photographer who spends a large part of the year photographing around the world.  He is a keen educator and has published six monographs of his work to date.

As we mature as artists, we learn to discern which feedback is valuable to us, and to develop an inner confidence. This is crucial in helping us navigate our creative journey, even when faced with uncertainty. Bruce Percy is a full time professional British landscape photographer who spends a large part of the year photographing around the world. He is a keen educator and has published six monogra...

Looking for motifs in your work, can aid in style and visual development. Bruce Percy is a full time professional British landscape photographer who spends a large part of the year photographing around the world.  He is a keen educator and has published six monographs of his work to date.

What would you do if you had no undo? In this episode I wish to encourage photographers to consider how their creative process might change without the safety net of an undo button, potentially leading to more considered decisions or a greater willingness to take risks. Bruce Percy is a full time professional British landscape photographer who spends a large part of the year photographing around t...

Finding the right landscape in one's own photographic journey, can aid personal development. Bruce Percy is a full time professional British landscape photographer who spends a large part of the year photographing around the world.  He is a keen educator and has published six monographs of his work to date.

Photographs are dream states and working with imperceptible horizons can cast a spell upon your audience. Bruce Percy is a full time professional British landscape photographer who spends a large part of the year photographing around the world.  He is a keen educator and has published six monographs of his work to date.

Using the edges of the frame to add mystery. Bruce Percy is a full time professional British landscape photographer who spends a large part of the year photographing around the world. He is a keen educator and has published six monographs of his work to date.

The landscape always has something to offer. If there are problems with the landscape, it is more often that the problem lies within us, not the landscape. Bruce Percy is a full time professional British landscape photographer who spends a large part of the year photographing around the world.  He is a keen educator and has published six monographs of his work to date.

In this podcast, I discuss the importance of embracing a positive and intuitive approach to creative photography. I emphasise the value of saying ‘yes’ to opportunities, allowing the creative process to unfold naturally, and trusting my instincts rather than over-planning. I share my personal experiences and insights, highlighting the significance of being present in the moment, feeling my way thr...

Difficult landscapes offer great potential. If we can only embrace their complexity. Bruce Percy is a full time professional British landscape photographer who spends a large part of the year photographing around the world.  He is a keen educator and has published six monographs of his work to date.

We all start in someone else's footsteps, but at some point, we must begin to look for our own voice in the landscape. In this podcast, I discuss the process of finding one's unique artistic voice in landscape photography. I begin by acknowledging that most photographers start by emulating the work of others they admire. However, I wish to emphasise that true artistic growth comes from moving beyo...