Bertram Stern: The Pioneer of Fashion Photography and Iconic Portraiture Bertram Stern (1929 – 2013) stands as a singular figure in the history of photography, recognized primarily for his groundbreaking approach to fashion portraits and his unforgettable collaboration with Marilyn Monroe. Born October 3rd, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York City, Stern’s artistic journey began amidst the vibrant cultural landscape of postwar America—a formative experience that profoundly shaped his distinctive style and enduring legacy. His father, a children's portrait photographer, instilled in him an early appr…