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December 18, 2006

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Bruce Fraser, 1954-2006

Posted Dec. 18, ’06, 2:00 PM PT by Jason Snell
Category | Photography

I can’t remember when I first met Bruce Fraser. It was back in my days at the old MacUser magazine. Who was this scotsman who knew more about color, and photography, and Photoshop, than anyone I had ever met before? Through connected friends and a series of parties at his house, I got to know Bruce better. In February, I spent some time with Bruce and his wife on the back deck of the ms Oosterdam as we left San Diego on the Mac Mania cruise.

So I knew Bruce, but only a little bit. We published his stuff all the time in Macworld, and would’ve gladly published more if he wasn’t in such demand as an imaging all-star. He taught me what dynamic range was. I’m not really good with color, and knowing someone who was so well-versed in all things chromatic made me want to just give up and desaturate my photos.

Other people who knew Bruce better will be able to eulogize him in ways that I can’t. So I’ll just say this: His work and depth of knowledge were unsurpassed, and yet when you were around him you didn’t feel like you were talking to one of the top imaging experts on the planet. It was just Bruce.

Bruce passed away this weekend, and I’ll miss him. The world is worse off for not having his intelligence and humor in it.

(Update: Macworld Editor at Large Rick LePage shares a remembrance of Bruce.)

[Photo: Derrick Story]


2 Comments

Joel Fugazzotto Author Profile Page said:

We not only lost a talented author, but an incredible teacher. My shelves are full of his books and knowledge. Bruce will be sorely missed.

December 18, 2006 2:34 PM
DarthMac said:

Rest in peace, Bruce.

December 19, 2006 7:28 AM

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