Bruce Gates Photography

Akron, Ohio is fortunate to boast the talent of photographer Bruce Gates amongst the creative pool of artists living in the area. Bruce is a professional photographer and the creative visionary behind Studio 526.Bruce earned both an Associate in Applied Sciences and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the prestigious Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester New York. Through his work as a professional photographer, Bruce has garnered some of the advertising industry’s highest awards while producing unique images for such Fortune 500 companies as Coca-Cola, The Goodyear & Tire Company, PPG Industries, FedEx Custom Critical, Microsoft Corporation,The Home Shopping Network, SUMMIT RACING PRODUCTS,JUZO CORP. In addition to his high-profile national efforts, Bruce’s original work has been showcased in numerous art exhibits including Solo Shows at the Image Transfer Gallery in Portland and The Vox Gallery in Akron, Ohio, as well as numerous Juried art shows, including the Gasparilla Art Festival in Tampa and the Coconut Grove Art Festival in Miami. In recent years, Bruce has also taught Advertising Photography at The University of Akron. “Studio 526 provides a creative space in and of itself”, says Gates. “Not only does it house our photography facilities, we also have a gallery space where I show my personal work and the work of Local and National Artists. For more information, contact Bruce Gates at: 1-330.715.2021 or visit their website