Legendary Pinup Photographer

You may not recognize his name, or his title as "the discoverer of Marilyn Monroe" -- but chances are you recognize the work of Bruno (Bernie) Bernard. Famous portraits include Lili St Cyr, Marlene Dietrich, John Wayne, Gregory Peck, Anita Ekberg, Jayne Mansfield, Brigitte Bardo, Elvis & Marilyn Monroe's infamous white dress photos from 'The Seven year Itch'.

Bruno Bernard escaped Nazi Germany, came to the USA, and with little funds, began his studio in his apartment basement. From such humble beginnings, Bernard eventually become one of the top photographers of Hollywood.

His daughter, Susan Bernard, now runs the family business, which in part is protecting & preserving the legacy of Bernard Studios. She has written a collector's book on her father's pinup photography called Bernard of Hollywood: The Ultimate Pin-Up Book.

The Bernard of Hollywood Pinup Collection is amazing, not only for the beauty of the women, legendary or not, but because of his style. In some senses traditional 'pinup' photography, his work transcends time much like his models: True beauty is timeless.