Biography
Ina Berneis is a German photographer primarily known for her work in portraiture and still photography within the film and entertainment industries. Her career spans several decades, with significant contributions during the mid-20th century.
She is recognized for her ability to capture intimate, candid moments of public figures, as well as formal studio-style portraits. Her background in still photography for cinema suggests a strong focus on capturing the atmosphere and narrative of a film set. She bridged the gap between Hollywood glamour (late 50s) and the gritty, realistic style of New German Cinema (late 70s/80s).
Under PHOTOGRAPHY and MOVIES a small selection of her work and encounters.
A brief time-line of Ina Berneis life. (in progress...)
7/1927
Born in Berlin, Germany
9/1954
Married Peter Berneis.
5/1957
Her son Michael is born.
3/1963
Divorce from Peter Berneis.
5/2023
Passed away in New York. Her ashes were dispersed over the Hudson River as per her wish.