Ina Berneis

Photographer 1927 - 2003

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...)

Ina Berneis
Ina in her 20's in Berlin

7/1927

Born in Berlin, Germany

9/1954

Married Peter Berneis.

Photo from 9/1954

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.