Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Klaistow














On Sunday, I ventured out to see the Flohmarkt (flea market) that took place by the Klaistow Spargelhof (asparagus farm). Unfortunately, just as I set off on foot through the paths between the fields, spots of rain started to fall down, so most of the market was being packed up by the time I got there. For me this was just an excuse to do some quiet exploring in the light rain. The forest starts next to where the flea market was taking place, and just before there were pens of chickens, rabbits and goats. Whenever I see animals I get stupidly excited so I went in and gave them all so many strokes and let them be my models. Through the entrance to the woods is a climbing adventure area called Kletterwald (climbing forest), and around there were wild pigs and their piglets, which are the cutest little creatures I've ever seen, they look like piglet versions of fawns. I wish I could have gotten closer to get a good picture. I then followed a track that had directions pointing to deer, and I climbed up a wooden look out hut, but I couldn't see any signs of wildlife. I brought with me a glass prism that came in the post that morning to experiment with light bending; I'm excited to try it out with models! As I couldn't find any more animals to photograph, I decided to try out doing some of myself. Luckily the woods are so vast no one was around to see me awkwardly trying to take selfies.. But I think the outcome was kind of okay. On Saturday, I modelled for the first time, so I've been thinking it would be good to try and practice doing self portraits in case any other opportunities like that arise, and also to help when I'm posing models for my shoots.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Kanin Woods
















When plans for shoots with models at the weekend get cancelled - go out and take photos anyway. Currently feeling so grateful for where I'm living, I am surrounded by nature. Just a few short minutes walk past some village houses of Kanin, sheep and pigs in the surrounding fields, the entrance to the forest begins. I started the day late, but it meant I got to walk through the trees in the late afternoon sun, discovering the perfect light spots. Starting my journey listening to music as I walked through the woods, I snapped some shots with my disposable camera, but hearing the birds beyond my headphones and the crunch of leaves and broken branches beneath my feet, I realised the sound of nature is far more comforting. I become such a forager in the outdoors - searching for unusual ways the light falls, looking for pretty foliage, scavenging for skulls (without success) and other signs of the natural world. I am obsessed with intricacy and delicacy.

Coming back home and editing the images, I am finding that productivity is so mentally satisfying. My day consisted of going on this walk, taking these photos that I am proud of, writing this blog post, working on multiple drawings, writing lyrics.. It's all so inspiration stimulating for every craft. Although all my plans for the past few days got cancelled, I feel so accomplished. I am keeping myself motivated and enjoying my own company and it is so refreshing and fulfilling. My aim now is just to keep going, to keep creating every day, to keep feeling content at the end of each evening.

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Behind The Scenes: Nichelle Singer & Elle Peril








Model: Elle Peril
Photographer: Nichelle Singer
Photos by Molly Caitlin Baber

I am forever inspired by other people, and a part of learning more about your craft is observing and helping others working in the same field. Nichelle Singer not only models but also does her own photography (Nichellesinger.com). I was invited to come along to her shoot with Elle Peril last weekend in Frohnau, Berlin, to assist with puppy watching and behind the scenes photos.

The most rewarding part of watching photo shoots is seeing the differences in how each photographer and model works. There's so much to learn simply from listening to how photographers phrase the way they want their model to pose, and realising how they put their vision into action.

It really inspired me and got me full of ideas for my next shoots coming up. I am now so excited to see how Nichelle's photos turned out! And also excited to work with other photographers in the future.

Friday, March 13, 2015

Spaces: Elle























I've always been very nosy when it comes to people's rooms, looking at all their little trinkets, books and memories left scattered around the place. I've realised a person's space can show a lot about them and their story. So I've decided to become even nosier and photo document all of these little personal pieces in the homes of new people I'm meeting in Berlin (with permission of course).


Photos by Molly Caitlin Baber
Model: Elle Peril


Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Wild Youth









"We are the wild youth, chasing visions of our futures."


Since arriving in Germany, I have had all of these thoughts whizzing around my head about what the future here will hold, and how I'm going to be as productive as possible, not wanting to waste a minute of time. This first photo session that I did since arriving has really given me the boost I needed, to show myself that I have the ability to produce work that I can fall in love with (with a huuuge thank you to Nichelle for being such a wonderful, natural and graceful model), and really get myself, and others, excited to keep doing it and see what the future will bring.


Photos by Molly Caitlin Baber
Model: Nichelle Singer
Quote: Daughter - Youth