Peter Bruce Photo & Video

San Francisco, United States

3.8

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San Francisco, CA 94117
The Haight
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0.3 miFrederick St & Masonic St
0.3 miMasonic St & Frederick St
0.5 mi415 Roosevelt Way
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Photo & Video for weddings & events…

Serving the entire San Francisco Bay Area & California for Wedding Photography & Video. You get the best of both worlds utilizing both the richness of Film & the convenience of digital. I don’t charge by the hour. I am there with you as a team for the whole day to capture all of the important moments, from your makeup session through to the best man toast, cake cutting and more.

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www​.peter​bru​cepho​tog​ra​phy​.com

Please don’t hesitate to call with question (415) 701 7933

History

Established in 1980.

Peter Bruce was born in Australia and spent much of his life traveling the globe. He’s a seasoned professional, experienced in many styles of photography. During his career, Peter has worked with the Melbourne Opera as well as shooting for major movie studios in Hollywood.

Peter has taken pictures of stars including Michael Caine, Elton John, Dustin Hoffman, Frank Sinatra, Peter Gabriel, James Coburn, Bill Cosby, Kim Delaney, Matt Dillon Ed McMahon, John Savage, Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Spacey, Ming-​Na Wen & Vanessa Williams.

Peter’s longest and most rewarding career, however, has been in wedding photography. His philosophy is this: simply put, it’s your day. Not the photographer’s. Peter’s job is to capture the beauty of your celebration without interfering. To be a helpful presence. And to treat your wedding as something that’s unique as you are, not as a photography package. One size does not fit all!

He likes to work with you as a team to make your wedding or event day perfect.

Meet the Business Owner

Peter Bruce J.

Business Owner

Peter Bruce was born in Australia and spent much of his life traveling the globe. He’s a seasoned professional, experienced in many styles of photography. During his career, Peter has worked with the Melbourne Opera as well as shooting for major movie studios in Hollywood.

Peter has taken pictures of stars including Michael Caine, Elton John, Dustin Hoffman, Frank Sinatra, Peter Gabriel, Corbin Bernsen, David Carradine, James Coburn, Bill Cosby, Matt Dillon, Jerry Seinfel, Kevin Spacey, Ming-​Na Wen & Vanessa Williams.

Peter’s longest and most rewarding career, however, has been in wedding photography. His philosophy is this: simply put, it’s your day. Not the photographer’s. Peter’s job is to capture the beauty of your celebration without interfering. To be a helpful presence. And to treat your wedding as something that’s unique as you are, not as a photography package. One size does not fit all!

He likes to work with you as a team to make your wedding or event day perfect.

Peter Bruce Photo & Video also recommends

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Peter Bruce J. says,

«This is our sister company. A full service wedding & event provider. Photo, Video, Flowers, DJ’s and more. Please view… www​.belle​finewed​dings​.com/»

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20 reviews of Peter Bruce Photo & Video

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Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Peter Bruce just did some last minute shots for my CD cover on a time crunch. The shots are gorgeous! I’m thrilled to have his work on my CD. He is an artist and a music lover, so he really got what I needed without my having to explain everything. Better than I expected. And super-​reasonable rates!
Place rating: 1
San Anselmo, CA
If you are into track homes/​cookie cutter houses, chain restaurants or strip malls then, he is the wedding photographer for you. He treats all of the weddings the same whether you are 21 with 600 guests or 40 with just 40 guests. He doesn’t customize how he shoots each wedding. The website states that you can meet with them unlimited times before the wedding. However, every time we met with him and his assistant they would change the subject when I brought up the wedding day or they simply did not take any notes. Even later when I was discussing some details with the assistant photographer over the phone, she told me to write it in an e-​mail to her. Excuse me but, i am the customer not them!
My wedding day was horrible due to them! I had a small party and all of the family members thought the photographer was completely rude! She too yelled at my guests. Also, she treated the wedding like a kids Birthday party and took most of the pictures of the few children that were there (it was an adult wedding except for the neices/​nephews that were in the wedding party). I never told her that I wanted all those pictures and they charge you by the rolls taken. Then, she couldn’t be bothered to even stay for the dancing once everyone joined the wedding party. We have several friends that we would have loved candid pictures of!
I could go on and on about how awful they were (And I laugh at one review that gave them a 5 star even though he went to the wrong city’s hotel! This should show everyone how incompetent they are at listening to the brides. She probably gave him 5 stars because she was just relieved he showed up). We too didn’t buy any of their portraits but, they price them so you will not. They make all of their money on the rolls they take the day of wedding (expect plenty of shots of the grounds where you have the wedding since they will go to them afterwards to see if they would like to purchase them — more money on the same job).
Bottom line — if you want service and professionalism then, find another photographer. It doesn’t matter how expensive or inexpensive they are if they just ruin your ONE wedding day!
Place rating: 1
San Francisco, CA
Just to let you know how dissappointed we were with Mr Bruce’s work, neither the mother of the bride or the mother of the groom bought a single picture and he charged me over $ 5,000. What a rip off
Place rating: 1
Oakland, CA
He did respond on 3−20−12, exactly a year after the wedding. He wrote me a note in all caps saying NOT TRUE. Which part? How is it untrue? Did he call? Even if he thought I misunderstood, he could have returned a call. No excuse.
Place rating: 1
Eugene, OR
This Unilocal is not accurate. Peter Bruce has taken off many of the negative reviews that people have tried to put up. Our family had a very negative experience with him and none of our reviews have made it on the Unilocal page. He has emailed asking to take them off, but the nature of Unilocal is to give accurate reviews of our experience and that is all we did. Please be wary of using this Unilocal as it is not the full story.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
Peter Bruce did our engagement photos and our wedding photos and his work is absolutely beautiful. Peter is great at candids and caputuring the emotions of the event. I just got my photos today and they are without a doubt beautiful!
Funny story about our wedding… I had been working with Peter for nearly a year prior to our wedding. Our wedding was at the St. Joseph’s Cathedral Basilica in San Jose with the reception at the Fairmont in San Jose. The day of our wedding Peter was at the Fairmont in SAN FRANCISCO and when he called me to tell me he had arrived, I was wondering why he wasn’t knocking on the hotel room door. I was deeply disappointed that Peter and I had the mixup as far as locations, and I just didn’t know how he would get to the wedding on time. Sadly, it was also one of the few days in October that was actually raining. I was at a loss since he was the only photographer I hired for the event.
Not wanting to give up, Peter talked to my bridesmaids/​MOH who gave him directions. Peter (who had gotten dropped off at the Fairmont in SF) had no car, in the rain, and the wedding was in San Jose about to start within one hour. This is how deticated Peter is to his job. He somehow rented a car, got himself to the Fairmont in San Jose depsite the rain JUST IN TIME as I was getting into the limo to head to the Cathedral. It was a miracle but somehow Peter pulled it off. He also took great pictures at the church and reception. I wish I had pre-​photos done with my parents and bridal party but we had many photos from personal cameras that captured the moments. All in all, Peter came thru, did a wonderful job and I was happy to have had him shoot my wedding.
Place rating: 1
Napa, CA
I would tread lightly while considering using his services. My fiancé and I sent him an email requesting information regarding his shooting our wedding. While we liked his work, we chose a different photographer. I communicated this to Peter yet he still continued to contact me for the next four months. Each time I re-​told him that we no longer were interested and each time he said it was the first time I had told him that. There were weeks when I would receive two or three emails from him and each time I would give the same response. It was the same on the phone. Sometimes 2 calls in one day. I understand Peter has a business to run and that following up with potential clients is part of that business. However, it is also important to take note of who does not want to be your client.
The positive side is that Peter does great work!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
I learned about B for a Cure from a friend. I was somewhat hesitant to participate. I thought «It is for a good cause, so I might as well try it out». I was planning on leaving if I didn’t feel comfortable. To my suprise, I was greeted by many friendly faces. I was offered a beverage and was made to feel at home. During the actual shoot, it was very private and Peter made me feel at ease. Although I was not extememly happy with my photos (a little self conciousness) they turned out fine. I hope more women take part in this project to tell the world that they are not only proud of thier breasts, but proud to be a woman.
I left feeling empowered and I thank Peter and his staff for making that possible.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I posed for Peter’s «b for a cure» book project in Los Angeles. When I signed up for the shoot the follow up I received was prompt and the directions and instructions given were right on.
Everyone at the shoot was friendly and I never felt uncomfortable during the shoot (even though I was topless). Plus, I was in and out of there in about ten minutes. I would do it again!
Place rating: 5
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA
Peter took my photo for the «B For a Cure» book project he is working on. He and his staff are top-​notch, professional and easy going with a great sense of humor. All that helps when posing topless :) I was completely comfortable shooting with Peter.
If you get the chance, check out the site
and pose for the book!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I was photographed for Peter Bruce’s «B for a Cure» project and was impressed by his warmth, the ability to put people at ease in a potentially uncomfortable situation, and the quality of his work.
I’m a professional glamour photographer myself, and was drawn by the cause to become a model for Peter, this one time :-). In the course of my 15 year career, I’ve dealt with hundreds upon hundreds of models, and have heard of their experiences with other photographers too.
The main compliment to me and other photographers was always «He/​she made me feel so comfortable and the photo shoot was fun!», followed by «Wow, amazing pictures!». The main complaints were always the opposite «He/​She was aggressive, demanding and made me nervous».
Peter has both of the main elements that make a great people photographer — wonderful «bedside manners» and a genuine talent. If I were in the least nervous (I wasn’t — I’m a scandalous tramp), he’d have surely put me at ease.
Once in the shoot, he was quick to size up what works for my physical type, and gently suggest a few best poses. It was very obvious that he’s been doing this for a long time, doing it well, and that he loves his work. Afterwards, he showed me the results. While not necessary, this was appreciated and a nice touch.
If I can ever afford a wedding photographer (and a wedding), he’d be one of the first ones I’d look up.
By the way, you might have noticed that there are quite a few reviews in a short period of time again. No, he didn’t write these himself — I and many of his other models are on the mailing list, and I’ve just got an emailed encouragement to write our opinion of him on Unilocal.I’m happy to do so, ’cause he’s great!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Peter was great! I helped him with a photo project that he is doing about breasts. So He was so pleasant to talk to he was able to get me to take my top off ;) but it was a pleasant experience and I would do it again. I can’t wait until the book comes out!
here is the link to the project
Place rating: 5
Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA
Peter was great!!! He made me feel very comfortable and I very much enjoyed the morning doing something that portrays women of all sizes and shapes while also supporting the fight against breast cancer.
Place rating: 5
Redding, CA
I did a shoot with Peter Bruce yesterday. He was awesome! Very professional yet warm — I felt comfortable throughout the process. Best of all, he’s a really good photographer! At age 51, I am rarely pleased with any photographs of myself, but he has the eye or the touch or whatever that talent is — to take a photograph that reflects essence and compliments image. I will definately contact him for the next wedding or special occasion that comes up.
Nancy W.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Interesting. I read all of the reviews here before posting this. I was in a wedding Peter photographed, with his team, a few years ago. It seems like there was certainly a bad experience someone had. And their friend wrote in. And then their other friend. It seems like one wedding was screwed up and that is where all the negatives are from. Seems a little fishy to me. I only bother to write to say this, correcting the record:
1. The whole team, from Peter on down, was amazing on wedding day.
2. The pics are great. Really great. Why? Cause they are shot on real film by a real photographer. Attention ladies: this man will make you look hot. Period. He has an eye for beauty. He used to work for a certain magazine. With bunnies. He knows how to make ladies look good. The mom looked great, the bride looked great. Everyone was smiling. Sure we all like each other but the photographer made it all gel — we relaxed and the photos were great.
3. I have been in 5 wedding parties now. This was, hands down, the fastest, best, most enjoyable photography experience. Speed and quality? Yes. Possible. People just relaxed and he took amazing photos of them.
Cut to chase — hire this dude. Seriously. It was reasonably priced for film, several $k less than my sister spent and equal to or better than quality.
PBP is awesome.
Place rating: 4
San Jose, CA
We hired Peter Bruce to photograph our wedding this past October. We were led to him from seeing a book of his work in the church where we were marrying … the photos we saw were so artistic, full of old-​fashioned romance and just obvious talent. When we met with Peter and his business partner (asst photographer?) Gerry, we really did like their personalities and thought it would be a great fit. Turned out that Peter was going to be out of town the weekend of our wedding so he told us Gerry would do the job. In retrospect, I probably ought to have been worried (not getting Peter himself), but glad I didn’t stress it.
We’re really pleased with the results and Gerry had a great demeanor. There are more pictures we would have liked (family, guests) but all in all the results are beautiful. The only odd moments were in trying to inquire about the status of the photos… we were asked to fill out Unilocal before we’d even seen the photos. (?!) Also, I guess I envisioned a regular appt. to be scheduled to review the results, but I had to contact him about a time when I could pick them up and he was rather brief /​curt in email. After that, however, Peter did follow up with us though to make sure we got all the instructions and were comfortable… offered help in getting reprints, etc.
In sum, I definitely do recommend Peter Bruce’s photography (although I didn’t have the privelage of having Peter himself photograph our wedding). The quality was excellent and we have some wonderful pics — thanks guys!
Place rating: 5
Sunnyvale, CA
Peter Bruce was my wedding photographer. When my husband (then fiancé) and I visited him the first time, we clicked instantly. He is one of the few photographers still shoots on film. As an engineer who understands digital signal processing, Nyquist Theorem and sampling, trust me, film is still better! It’s kind of sad many people can’t understand the difference now a day, but then again you ppl keep me employed. lol!
Our pictures came out beautifully and Peter is always so easy to talk to. One of my cousins went to art school and takes great pictures with his Cannon professional cameras. I also have many friends/​co-​worker with very high end cameras (engineers dump a few thousand on cameras during a lunch hr easy). but Peter’s pictures have much better colors. He really knowns how to manipulate film and finds good angles. Pictures taken by an artist is truly different.
A few other things.
1. We got our pictures back in about one month after the wedding and he went to Italy for 3 weeks out of that month. My friend got married two weeks before me is still waiting for hers. Most places take a while.
2. yes, Peter doesn’t seem to do much e-​mails.
3. He’s really not cheap, considering you don’t get a picture book.
4. Peter is recommended by Fairmont SF (where I had my wedding) and my florist knows him, too. Seems like he’s been around for a long time and does consistent good work.
5. Peter came to check out the church before the wedding to make sure he brings all the required equipment.
Place rating: 5
San Ramon, CA
We just got married in Napa, 1 month ago. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Peter Bruce Photography. Gerry was our photographer – he was professional, friendly and had a great eye. Simply put, our photos are absolutely stunning!
We were contemplating digital vs. film, and when we met with Peter and Gerry and looked at the photos, they simply have much more depth than digital. There is a reason that Hollywood still shoots on film, and when you see the pictures the difference is clear. Gerry shot 26 rolls of film and nearly all of them are flawless. We got all of the negatives, and proofs and a CD with all of our photos. Film is a little bit more expensive but well worth it in the long run, and you have all of your pictures backed up with a negative.
I recommend Peter Bruce Photography to everyone getting married. Please feel free to check out our pictures and see for yourself…
Place rating: 5
Albany, CA
My husband and I got married last October and we were thrilled to have Peter Bruce as our photographer. He was quick, professional, and light hearted. Not only did he give us beautiful photographs, but he also saved me from a near bridal melt down. As my mother was zipping up my dress, we realized that the alternations had gone awry and the top was too big. When I bent over or even relaxed my shoulders you could see everything. Yes… nip and all!
When the tears began to well in my eyes, Peter was right by my side to assure me that everything would be OK. He said not only could he doctor the pictures to avoid unwanted «boobage» but that a little flashing at a wedding is always a good thing. He reminded me that when it comes to weddings, you can’t forget your sense of humor and that this little snag was going to be a wonderful story to tell (which it has been).
I highly recommend Peter and would absolutely hire him again.
Place rating: 1
Dallas, TX
Um, wow. I don’t really know what to say. It’s taken me a while to write this review, but after getting the final product, I know I should.
This company is solely operated and even after everything I would really feel bad badmouthing. But, having been a bride and knowing how hard it is to find trustworthy vendors who will deliver I have to warn others.
If you are interested in their services and would like to hear about my experience feel free to message me. I will only say that everything that Katie S. said is 100% true and only got worse.
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Update:
This guy is so shady. Got a nasty message from him and so did a friend. Check out the glowing reviews all in one day from ‘Yelpers’ that have never posted a review before. Funny.