The ground we walk on, the plants and creatures, the clouds above constantly dissolving into new formations - each gift of nature possessing its own radiant energy, bound together by cosmic harmony. Ruth Bernhard bindcloudconstantly Change image and share on social
I think of the nudes as seed pods, like flowers or grasses. They are universal bodies. Ruth Bernhard bodyflowergrass Change image and share on social
I look at ordinary objects, and I see things that other people don't see. That's why I'm a photographer. Ruth Bernhard objectordinarypeople Change image and share on social
I learned early on that if I was to get attention, I would have to be charming. Even the models I've photographed are often like that. Some of them are not beautiful. But, if you catch them in the right light, they glow. Ruth Bernhard attentionbeautifulcatch share on social
To indicate the ideal proportion and reveal sculptural mass and the dominating spirit is my goal. Ruth Bernhard dominategoalideal Change image and share on social
To me... San Francisco is an ideal city, intellectually stimulating and naturally beautiful. The oceans and forests are close enough to refresh the spirit; the architecture is always exciting. Ruth Bernhard architecturebeautifulcity Change image and share on social
I understood the craft of photography when done by an artist is art. Ruth Bernhard artartistcraft Change image and share on social
I have no regrets about my work. To be a photographer was a gift of the gods. I can't imagine anything that would have been better. Ruth Bernhard giftgodimagine Change image and share on social
I've always photographed beauty, but I've never been beautiful myself. Ruth Bernhard beautifulbeautyhave Change image and share on social
Everything I do is a metaphor of the universal order. Ruth Bernhard metaphororderuniversal Change image and share on social
