Biography
Ina Berneis was a German photographer primarily known for her work in portraiture and still photography within the film and entertainment industries. Her career spanend several decades, with significant contributions during the mid-20th century.
She was 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
1948
First own appartment
1948
Her own Photo Studio 'InaPhot' - and her first published portrait
1952
Shortly enganged to Jan Hendriks.
9/1954
Married Peter Berneis.
1955
Move to the US with roadtrip New York to Los Angeles.
5/1957
Her son Michael is born.
1962
Divorce from Peter Berneis.
1962
Move to London for movie project.
1963
Move to Munich and stayed there for the rest of her life.
1980's
Worked on several movies with Margarethe von Trotta and Volkar Schlöndorf.
5/2023
Passed away in New York.