Bruce Williams-Burden

Bruce Williams-Burden is a documentary, nature, and fine art photographer whose passion for photography began during his service as a Navy Hospital Corpsman in Vietnam in 1969. Seeking a creative outlet amid the traumatic realities of war, he developed a powerful visual voice that has evolved over more than 45 years. After his military service, he pursued a 40-year career as a Physician Assistant, during which he continued to document significant events and people, including the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and disaster preparedness exercises for various federal and tribal agencies.

Williams-Burden’s photography has been recognized and utilized by prominent institutions such as the White House, Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and the National Disaster Medical System. He has also served as a curator for visual art exhibitions addressing post-traumatic stress among veterans in Moscow and has documented the U.S. Amputee Soccer Team at the 2001 World Cup in Brazil. Since retiring to Whidbey Island, he has focused his lens on capturing the beauty and tranquility of nature and landscapes, establishing himself as a well-respected regional photographer and leader in the Whidbey Allied Artists community, where he serves as Vice-President and Exhibition Chairman. His works highlight not only the stark realities of conflict but also moments of peace and the intricate details of the natural world, reflecting a lifelong commitment to both storytelling