How to become our #TWIB model
Are you currently living in Berlin but were born in a different country? The project “The World in Berlin” displays photographs of people currently living in Berlin but were born in another country thus portraying the cultural differences of Berlins’s residents, giving the city it’s typical flair.
Who can participate?
You currently live in Berlin …
… but you were born in a different country
You must be either over 18 or have the permission of your parents to participate
Got interested? How to become our #TWIB model:
1) Check the countries section on our website: www.the-world-in-berlin.de/countries
If countries are marked in yellow or red, it means, that we have already found enough candidates. If countries are marked with “0”, we are still looking for representatives. That´s your turn.
Kindly note: The place of birth counts, not the nationality.
2) Check the photographers section on our website: www.the-world-in-berlin.de/the-photographers
Contact the photographer of whom you would like to be photographed by email.
3) Get an appointment for the photo shoot. The photo shoot is for free.
4) Bring your passport with you so that we can validate the city of birth.
5) What to wear? Wear something that you like or in which you feel comfortable.
6) During the photo shoot: You will be asked a few questions (for example how you came to Berlin or what you like/hate about the city etc.). A short quote – derived from the answers to the question – (together with the photo) will be published later on the project website. You can find examples here: www.the-world-in-berlin.de
7) You will have to sign a model release (https://www.the-world-in-berlin.de/downloads). As a courtesy, the photographed subject / model will receive one or more pictures (in digital format) for her*his unrestricted private use.
Where will the photo be published?
We plan to use the pictures for exhibitions, on our website, social media and maybe even for a book project. In addition to the photo, we would like to publish first name, place of birth, country of origin and some answers to the interview questions.
About the project:
Berlin is Germany's most international city. It is a magnet for creative and open minded people from all over the world. Berlin is constantly changing, developing and transforming - and people living in Berlin are a part of it. The photo project "The World in Berlin" portrays people living in Berlin from different cultures and backgrounds who give this city its feeling of life.
Who we are:
We are a group of passionate photographers who met in the portrait photography class of Thomas Kierok. You can find more information about us at our website in the “Photographers” section: www.the-world-in-berlin.de/the-photographers