VENUS BERNARDO is a Los Angeles based photographer specializing in fine art, art-style documentary (including events) and people photography. Her work surpasses normal distinction. She expresses her appreciation of having been inspired by the masters including Henri-Cartier Bressan, Ruth Bernhard and Gordon Parks. Her photography career began in journalism in 1995. Later she made her way through the ranks of experienced red-carpet photographers, shooting celebrities and Hollywood-type special events. Her most famous photograph, which continues to be published worldwide is that of famed-rapper Notorious BIG and Sean "P-Diddy " Combs, taken 5 minutes before BIG was killed in Los Angeles. She had a role as the photographer (playing herself) in famed rapper Nas' video "Got Ur Self", where the night of killing was re-enacted. In 2007 she became a WireImage photographer. She has been published in Architectural Digest, Newsweek, Vibe, Essence magazines as well as other print and television media worldwide. While she continues to shoot special events, documentary and portraits, she has turned her eye towards fine art as a primary passion. 

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• Maximum of one certificate redeemable per family per year (okay to transfer as gift).


• Winner must contact Ms. Bernardo 3 weeks prior to event and complete photography by October. 20, 2013. 


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