Berlin through a lens
March 5th, 2024Berlin is a second home to me. I lived there for eight years, and during this time, I loved the city, hated it and loved it again. I left since two years in favour of the warmer and sunnier Barcelona, but I still visit often for work reasons and to spend time with people I love.
Last week, I visited for the first time with the camera, and it was a great feeling to rediscover the city again. It also happened with my hometown, which I discovered again after I left when I was 24 — seeing places you were used to passing through with different eyes. Discover streets that you’ve never had the chance to cross. People, places and faces.
I must admit that Berlin is an easy model; it is easy to shoot in the city. The vast spaces, the variety of people, their backgrounds and lifestyles. It’s a one-of-a-kind bubble that attracts people who resonate with its mindset, mood, and soul.
As a visitor, I’m focusing on what I always appreciated about the city, ignoring what annoyed me.
And photography is the meaning of this rediscovery. It’s a sacred time for me, wandering through the city and discovering how it changed, morphed and adapted. I find this act as a kind of meditation mixed with life-watching training. Because, in the end, it’s not about the photos but the way of looking at the world, people and life. And it’s a catalyst mixing the being here and now with a more enhanced perception of your surroundings.
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Mostly known as a product designer, I find passion in telling stories through photos and words. I love wandering, capturing the essence of people and places. There’s joy for me in observing everyday life and freezing moments—whether through my camera or my writing. I'm naturally drawn to visually pleasing compositions, mindful living, and anything that nurtures personal growth and spirituality.
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