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The black and white photo has a timeless power, and Berlin's dramatic streets and history suit it perfectly. From moody cityscapes to portraits, a black and white photo here captures the city's soul. This overview gathers Berlin locations for the monochrome eye.
Photography galleries and museums around Mitte and Charlottenburg show classic and contemporary black and white work, while camera shops and labs serve film photographers who love the format. The city's landmarks, courtyards and Cold War traces make striking subjects, and workshops teach darkroom skills. Grey days often make the best monochrome shots.
Browse the venues below to explore the black and white photo across Berlin, from galleries to film labs.
An old black-and-white photo booth from the 60s on Schlesische Straße, right at Schlesisches Tor in Kreuzberg. For 2 Euros, you get four shots that feel like decades-old photo paper and are guaranteed to be more crooked than planned. A first date can hardly start better.