Richard Bruness has been taking photographs for the majority of his life. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, his city roots have given him a diversity of subjects to photograph. Richard has captured everything from the city's unique inhabitants for personal portraits, to its blazing fires for public fire clubs and fire genre publications. His work has appeared in several newspapers and fire ground photography magazines, and on a book cover. He has exhibited his photographs in numerous group exhibitions and has a solo exhibition this fall at the Emerson Public Library. He now resides at his suburban home in Lyndhurst, NJ with his wife Christine and cats. His backyard, certified by the National Wildlife Federation, serves as his current muse, photographing the lush flora and fauna that grace the small sanctuary.