Bruno Bernard (1912-1987) also known as Bernard of Hollywood, was an photographer best known for pin-up and glamour photography of stars like Marilyn Monroe. Bernard was born into poverty in Berlin, Germany. He was put into an orphanage by parents who could not afford to support him. In 1923, his parents gave him a Rolleiflex camera, which led to a lifelong interest in photography. In 1937, he fled to America from Nazi Germany, claiming to German authorities that he was leaving the country to continue his graduate studies. He did attend the University of California, Berkeley where he planned to continue his education but soon became interested in the arts. Bruno developed a unique portrait style that he called the "posed candid"; a style that evolved into what is now known as "pin-up" photography. Bernard preferred moderate use of artificial light. He preferred natural light like sun at the beach, and sometimes added a flash to his light concept. undefined

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