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Martina Schlerka

Well, I did actually want to become a photographer right from the age of 14 … read more

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Closer-to-life is a documentary project, trying to raise awareness for ordinary everyday things. This site narrows it down: Every month we set a theme, for which we will accept your submissions. With every picture the portrait we draw of our society is further refined.

  • Remarkable: Photographs by Martina Schlerka, 08.07.10

    I actually wanted to become a photographer right from the age of 14. A photographer had his studio very close to where we lived and I often paid a visit there, and did a little modeling. But I was more fascinated by all the technology, the cameras, the lenses and the opportunity to use light to form shapes and accentuate things.

  • Contest winner: Helmut Westerdorf, 14.06.10

    The "Carnival of Cultures", which is always celebrated over the Whit Weekend, has been held in Berlin for many years. The event came about as a result of the increasing levels of immigration of people from all corners of the world. Today there are around 450,000 foreign nationals living in Berlin.

  • Participate and win!, 29.04.10

    We would like to get to know you a little better. And there is something in for you as well. Fill in our little survey and get the chance to win one of three Amazon gift certificates, each of which is worth …

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