Berlin by Night

CameraCanon AF35MCategoryLifestyle PhotographyYear2024LocationBerlin

A low angle shot of the iconic Babylon cinema building facade in Berlin at night, highlighting the large glowing red neon sign reading Babylon above the glass entrance doors. Shot on 35mm analog film.

A vibrant nighttime photograph of a modern glass kiosk or Späti named 4You, showing shelves packed with rows of colorful liquor bottles, soda cans, and snacks under bright neon lights. Shot on 35mm film.

An atmospheric evening shot of a cozy outdoor restaurant terrace with empty red metal tables and folding chairs surrounded by green bushes under a glowing vintage street lamp. Captured on warm analog film.

A close up food photograph of a paper plate filled with German Currywurst street food and french fries topped with mayonnaise and ketchup, sitting next to a bottle of Berliner Kindl beer on a metal table at night. Analog photography.

A classic vintage wooden photo booth with a glowing sign reading Photakabine and a pink curtain, standing outside a hotel building at night. Shot on 35mm film with a point and shoot camera.

A dark, atmospheric street scene at dusk showing a classic vintage black Mercedes sedan parked along a cobblestone road in front of a glowing liquor store window with warm string lights. 35mm film photography.

A candid nighttime photograph of people sitting at outdoor wooden benches under bright string lights outside a lively Berlin bar or Späti at twilight with a colorful sunset sky. Captured on Kodak Gold 200 film.

A moody, grainy twilight photograph of a vintage silver Photoautomat booth standing outdoors against a soft pink evening sky with dark silhouettes of tall trees. Analog film look.

A direct flash nighttime photograph of colorful flower bouquets wrapped in paper, displayed in black buckets outside a brightly lit Berlin convenience store or Späti with beer crates stacked in the background. Captured on 35mm analog film.

A nighttime photograph showing the side entrance of the Babylon studio cinema under a glowing white lightbox sign reading Studio Kino Babylon, with red wooden benches standing on the pavement. Captured on 35mm film.

Berlin by Night: A Cinematic 35mm Film Story

To capture this raw nighttime spirit of Berlin, I explored the city with my classic Canon AF35M point and shoot camera loaded with Kodak Gold 200 film. Using a sharp on camera direct flash allowed me to document the unfiltered, authentic reality of Berlin nightlife.

This analog photo series is a visual journey through classic Berlin late night culture. From the bright neon lights of legendary independent cinemas like Babylon to the cozy, glowing corners of local late night shops and Spätis, everything looks more cinematic on film.

I wanted to capture the everyday moments that define a night out in the city, like sharing a quick plate of street food Currywurst with a cold beer or stepping into a retro photo booth on the sidewalk. The warm grain and rich saturated colors of Kodak Gold 200 preserve these fleeting urban moments with a beautiful sense of nostalgia.

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