BIO... on the founder, photographer, instructor
Bruce Hinson has photographed in nine foreign countries, some for pleasure, some for business, some for the Department of Defense. He has been published often and won numerous awards in professional competitions at state and higher levels. He is a devoted husband and father, enjoys backpacking and canoeing to get some of his images and continues to learn all he can about his craft.
Professional Experience Highlights
1971, Founded The Creative Approach, a photography business. Riverside, CA
1974, Moved business to Santa Barbara, CA to attend Brooks Institute School of Photography
1978, Relocated to Colorado Springs, CO, for career and lifestyle opportunities (scenery, climate, backpacking & skiing!)
1984 - 1986, Tried "the studio thing" in upscale location
1989, Chief of Photographic Services, Island of Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean
1989, named to Who's Who in Professional Photography (PPA)
1990 - 1994, Photographer, Joint National Test Facility at Schriever AFB, CO
Education
Brooks Institute, School of Photography, Santa Barbara, CA
BA in HR/Org. Mgmt., Colorado Christian U., Colorado Springs, CO
Specialized Training... partial listing
Dean Collins Seminar, Advanced Commercial & Portrait Lighting
Bill MacIntosh Workshop, Executive Portraiture
ˇDonald Jack Seminar, Advanced Portraiture
ˇNumerous Kodak, and other, seminars in Commercial & Illustration Techniques