Ruth Bernhard (October 14,[citation needed] 1905 – December 18, 2006) was a German-born American photographer.[1] Bernhard was born in Berlin to Lucian Bernhard and Gertrude Hoffmann. Lucian Bernhard was known for his poster and typeface design, many of which bear his name and are still in use. Bernhard's parents divorced when she was 2 years old and she only met her mother twice after the divorce