Abandoned Berlin: Olympic Village

I shot this set during the time in Berlin I was photographing various abandoned sites across Berlin for Urban Outfitters. Unfortunately this set didn't feature on the website so I thought it was about time I posted it here!

The Olympic Village housed athletes during the olympics held in Berlin in 1936.  The beginning of the site is like a museum, with information about the buildings and locked doors that required a guide. There were groups being guided around the village but my friend and I decided to venture around on our own with a map. Towards the back of the site the buildings were very open with large glassless windows which looked more like blocks of flats. We made sure we were unseen and climbed up inside one of the windows. Doors had been bashed in and it was incredibly easy to enter. As we were far away enough from the rest of the village it was very easy to be discrete. There were lots of smaller buildings around and it was very surreal and really had the feeling of being somewhere like Chernobyl.

Anna in the Woods

 After our shoot in Beelitz Heilstatten we took a bus to the village I lived in, called Kanin. It is surrounded by beautiful secluded forest scenery. Being back in the UK now has left me with such a desire to go back to Germany and keep exploring Europe and the world in general. SO much to see and so many wonderful people to meet.

Photos: Molly Caitlin Baber

Model: Anna Szczurek

Behind The Scenes: Red Your Blues + Peppina Schwanengesang

In April, I went on a shoot in Wansee, Germany, with Red Your Blues. I am always so intrigued to watch how other photographers work, and observe their relationship with the model. It is very inspiring seeing the different ways of directing the model, photographic techniques, and how the photo shoot flows. Red Your Blues has a very distinct way of working - checking the ISO and light measures with a DSLR, and transposing that onto the analog camera, here being a Pentax. During the shoot I learnt more about analog techniques, which I've been very excited about as I love shooting with film. Seeing how naturally the model, Peppina, worked was also very inspiring. Constantly throwing in her own ideas of climbing up into trees, grabbing leaves to weave into her hair, and bringing along her own vintage wardrobe for outfit changes. At the end of the shoot, Red Your Blues asked to shoot me as well, and both Peppina and I together. We started with the woodland backdrop, and moved into a very ritual-like circle of branches on the forest floor. You can see the results on his blog. 

Photos: Molly Caitlin Baber

Photographer: Red Your Blues

Model: Peppina Schwanengesang

Evergreen

"Lay by me, evergreen

Catching stars to keep"

A little trip to Potsdam a few months ago whilst child minding. Don't underestimate a 10 minute break with a camera! I'm obsessed with little intricate details.

Photos: Molly Caitlin Baber

Quote: Broods - Evergreen