The world-famous former figure skater Katarina Witt had a big interview in STERN for her milestone birthday. In it, she looks back on her eventful life – and how intensively she was observed by East Germany's Stasi agents. The accompanying spread was photographed by Esther HAASE.
CREDITS
Styling Jelena Schneider
Hair Georgios Tsialis
Make-up Georgios Tsialis
Photographer Esther Haase
Foto-Editor Andreas Kronawitt
About ESTHER HAASE
Born 1966 in Bremen, Germany.
As the daughter of an artist and a photography and design professor, Esther grew up surrounded by the world of photography.
After professional training in modern dance Esther spent two years on-stage before studying graphic design with a focus on photography.
Since 1993 she has been dancing around the world with her camera and head full of creative visions. International commercial and editorial clients, exhibitions and published books including ‘Sexy Book’ and ‘Short Stories’ have all contributed to her growing success.
Esther lives in Hamburg and London with her two children.