istanbul Jul 2015

Production Istanbul organises and manages photo shoots for ad campaigns, catalogues and editorials worldwide, working in the studio or out on location according to clients' specific needs and requirements. The company optimises every shoot by managing budgets and respecting deadlines.

Thanks to a large network, Production Istanbul can produce anywhere in the world, particularly in Turkey, Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Portugal, Greece, Hungary, Ukraine, Russia, Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Morocco, Cyprus, South Africa, the USA, Brazil, Israel, China, UAE, Egypt, Croatia, Macedonia, Thailand and Bali.

The company provides a full range of services, including casting, vehicle rental, equipment hire, experienced bi-lingual crews, full production service, hotel bookings, insurance, location scouting, permits, location management, lighting rental, medical assistance, special effects, stunt people, trained animals, on site catering, props sourcing, and more.

P Blok is an Istanbul-based studio specialised in creative visual solutions, covering all kinds of production and post-production needs. The company offers full production services including budget management, casting, set design and building, make-up, hair and styling, permits, equipment hire, accommodation, travel and transport, full insurance coverage and catering.

Post-production services include high-end photo retouching, compositing, illustration and CGI. In order to minimise printing risks, every step of the creative process is guided by colour management rules. P Blok also has an in-house facility to print FOGRA certificated contract proofs.

P Blok's clients are mostly global advertising networks such as DDB, TBWA, Young & Rubicam and BBDO and include some of Istanbul's leading photographers. The team has been creating visuals for global brands including Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Turkish Airlines and Snickers as well as various national brands.

Based in İstanbul, Dark’n Dark Production is a full service production company specialising in photo and video projects. The company offers efficient and cost effective production services for advertising, fashion, editorial and stock photography, video projects and TV commercials.

Services include photo and video production, photography, studio and gear rental, model casting, location scouting, talent booking and other services such as arranging business visas, airport pick-ups, hotels and transportation.

Clients include advertising agencies and photographers.

“A creative idea is only as good as its execution” is not just a motto for Collectiff. With the extensive experience of its founders equalling more than 25 years, along with an expert team, Collectiff provides high quality production solutions within the requested budget and time frame.

The company's professional team makes the whole production process as straightforward and enjoyable as possible for all parties, focusing to create the best and most comfortable atmosphere for clients.

Collectiff was founded to represent photographers, to provide full production, digital post-production, casting and rental services and has carried out a full range of production services both in Turkey and abroad.

Based in Istanbul since 2008, f/2.8 Production delivers photography and video services via an international and high class portfolio. Working with many leading brands from all over the world, the team delivers the most efficient solutions possible across not only photography and video but also as a high-end production company for CGI, animation, editing and motion graphics.

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101 is a stills and moving image production company established in 2004 to gather together creative minds. SDL, founded in 1973, shares its expertise and 1800 m² daylight studio as 101 continues to engage in many successful ads and campaigns.

Already well established as a creative force within the industry, 101 continues to expand its visionary approach by exploring new talents in moving image production as well as accommodating photographers, directors, production crews, make-up artists and stylists.

Working to tight deadlines and agreed budgets whilst remaining adaptable to changing circumstances in Turkey and abroad, 101 has produced more than 1000 special effect TV commercials and still photographs for leading international brands and advertising agencies. 101’s knowledge of locations and efficiency, as well as a direct and honest approach to each assignment, have become its trademark.

Services include photographic production, moving image production, budget management, location scouting and management, fashion shows, film/camera crew, creative crews, hair/make-up/styling, set builders, casting, equipment and prop hire.

Founded in 2008, Lighthouse Visual Effects has become the most prestigious CG studio in the region thanks to its striking, innovative and superior service approach.

Having carried out various global projects the company's vision is to surpass international standards with cutting edge work created rigorously, supported with a persistent passion for perfection.

"If this passion embraces you too, hop on board and we’ll guide you through a visual rapture."

Honeybee was established in 2005 to offer a full range of photography production services. Following up on new industry innovations and strengthening its technical knowledge, Honeybee applies its experience to achieving a strong artistic vision. Today, the company is Istanbul's leading rental house, providing a wide variety of regularly updated lighting equipment and accessories.

Honeybee also works on local productions as well as co-productions with some of the most respected international companies.

Honeybee serves creative photographic solutions to advertising agencies and the fashion industry by working with leading photographers, hair and make-up artists, fashion and set designers.

Zeynep Ozkanca has seven years' experience as a photographer in Istanbul. He specialises in fashion and advertising photography and shoots for magazines such as Vogue TR, Marie Claire TR and Blank Mag. He also works with agencies Cortex, Manajans and others.

Zeynep is represented by 101 Production.

Seren Dal is a new generation still life photographer and co-founder of Kein Magazine. Seren held his first solo exhibition at the Usla Academy in November 2014. Later, alongside the Adam Mickiewicz Institute he worked on the project 'Cook for Book', shown at the Istanbul Design Biennial. The book has been published both in Poland and Turkey.

Seren mostly focuses on merging food and still life photography, working with some of Turkey's most talented chefs.

Fethi Izan is an advertising photographer who has been in Istanbul's photography scene for the last 25 years. Throughout his career he has specialised in still life, life style and architecture photography and won many awards in his field, both national and international.

Fethi started P Blok - Creative Production Studio in 2010 with two of his friends. It is now one of the largest studios in Istanbul, capable of providing full production and post-production services for clients.

Along with his commercial photography career, Fethi gives lectures and workshops on light and composition, and shooting techniques in commercial photography.

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Coming from a family of three generations of photographers, Serkan Sedele began his photography career with a plastic camera when he was only 14 years old. The Sedele family established their first studio in 1932 and Serkan initially photographed his mother’s jewellery. With his first professional camera he took a picture of a friend skateboarding, which was eventually entered into a contest and won the special jury prize.

Beginning his professional career by shooting industrial and still life photos, Serkan later began specialising in fashion and advertising photography. Commenting that he still feels the same excitement that he felt back in his amateur days, he also transfers his ever-increasing desire for storytelling to his short movie projects.

Serkan currently works at his studio in Istanbul where he focuses on photography, commercial and viral shoots, as well as personal art projects.

He is currently represented by 101 Production.

Zafer Kaptanoglu graduated from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, starting his professional career in 1998. Opening his own studio in 2000, Zafer is known as an expert in all areas of advertising but has developed a special interest in transportation (automotive, aviation and marine), major appliances, splash, still life, food and drinks, and beauty and people - all with remarkable results.

For Zafer, photography is a way of life rather than a profession. He is known for his patience and strong problem solving skills.

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Crafted with 40 guest rooms and suites, each with a unique architectural detail, Adahan Istanbul's unique interior design displays respect for the natural and the pure throughout. Located in the heart of the city, guests can enjoy art, culture, history and an exciting social life combined with tranquility and comfort.

Adahan Istanbul can impeccably accommodate every type of business meeting and social gathering with an adaptable parlor floor and rooftop terrace perfect for enjoying the sunset over the Golden Horn.