Josephine Roloff (1917-2009) was a pioneering photographer who captured the beauty of everyday life in her work. Born in Germany, she moved to the United States in 1938 and began her career as a fashion photographer. She quickly gained recognition for her unique style, which combined elements of modernism and surrealism.
Roloff's work was featured in numerous magazines, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Life. She also had solo exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Her photographs were often characterized by their dreamlike quality and use of light to create an ethereal atmosphere.
In addition to her photography career, Roloff was an active member of the artistic community in San Francisco. She taught classes at the California School of Fine Arts and served on the board of directors for the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. She also wrote several books on photography, including "The Creative Eye" (1962) and "The Art of Seeing" (1966).
Roloff's legacy lives on through her photographs, which continue to inspire photographers around the world. Her work has been exhibited in galleries across Europe and North America, and is held in numerous public collections including those at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa.