istanbul Dec 2011

Look34 is a professional photography production studio, based in the heart of Istanbul. Founded in 2010, the company has built an exceptional database of agencies across advertising and production and has a proven network of contacts and locations.

Created to meet the needs of agencies and clients alike, Look34 has the experience and confidence to handle every type of production and to assist at any stage of the creative process. The company offers a range of services including photographic production, moving image production, rate negotiation, on site coordination, location scouting, casting and art buying.

Look34's portfolio includes four photographers whose vision and approach is truly unique within the creative industry. Visit the website for more information.

PPR Istanbul was established in 2000 as a full service production company focusing on photography. The company represents both local and international photographers and also works with freelancers.

Its production team offers location scouting services, permits, accommodation, meals and transportation, location crews, models and casting, lighting and digital equipment, and assists in all aspects of photography production. 

PPR Istanbul serves its clients with two spacious full service studios as well as a daylight studio. Visit the website for more information.

Rpresenter was founded in 1999 as the first company in Turkey to connect advertising agencies with professional photographers.

The dynamic and demanding nature of the advertising sector means Rpresenter places utmost importance on punctuality and correctness. The company works continuously from initial preparation to final publication to ensure the production process flows seamlessly from start to finish.

The company represents 20 professional photographers and provides its services from a new 700 m² photography studio, fully equipped with the latest generation technical capabilities.

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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, 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.

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

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

The company offers its clients two spacious full service studios that include climate control, wireless Internet and full bar service.

Visit the website to view recent work or call for more information. 

Gokhan Altinigne began his retouching career in 2006 and has worked with a variety of ad agencies and photographers on many successful projects. He is currently working in Istanbul producing high-end creative retouching, colour management, RAW file and RGB-to-CMYK conversions.

Clients include agencies McCann-Erickson, TBWA, Publicis, Grey, Lowe, Saatchi & Saatchi and Y&R, and brands such as Nike, Harvey Nichols, Coca-Cola, Rowenta and Eureko Sigorta.

Visit his website for more information.

Peri Demirbas graduated from the Department of Graphic Arts at Anadolu University, School of Fine Arts in 2000. She went on to work for seven years as an art director in advertising agencies, and has been doing freelance retouching work for the past five years.

Peri now works with advertising agencies and photographers and is a member of the management board of the Advertisement Creators Association.

Gokce Erenmemisoglu is a multi award- winning photographer who is based in both Istanbul and Paris. As a several times Epica, Goldem Drum and NYFest award winner, he also won the “Gourmand, Best Cookbook Photography Award” in Paris in 2008 with his book net:425 gr.

Gokce offers his clients a wide range of skills from studio to worldwide location shoots, using  Sinar and Phase-one high-end digital and post production with retouching, image manipulation, CGI and illustration techniques. He is also a Getty Images contributor and travels on assignment  worldwide.

His professional images have appeared in the biggest campaigns for global accounts including Vodafone, Adidas, American Express, Burger King, McDonald's, Peugeot, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and many more.

Semih Kanmaz and Bogac Dalkiran are Ankara-based photographers who were brought together by their love for photography as a way to express their feelings and imagination.

They moved to Istanbul in 2007 and started their professional career in advertising and fashion photography. They always aim to create flashy, humorous and surprising photos, while at the same time keeping an aesthetic understanding.

They add: "Photography is the best weapon in the advertising world and the best way to entertain people. Nothing can stop our imagination."

They are currently represented by Rpresenter.

Emre Gologlu began his photography career in 2004. He is a Istanbul-based photographer who shoots advertising, editorial, still life and beauty. 

His latest advertising clients include Rowenta, Harvey Nichols and Migros. Recent editorial clients include Instyle, Elle and Mens' Health.

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Born in Istanbul in 1978, Yagmur Kizilok began his career as a photographer after a trip to Florence at the age of 15. He studied Visual Communication and Design at Bilgi University and currently lives and works in Istanbul, often travelling for jobs to different cities around Europe.

Yagmur received the Sisley Europe Young Talent Award in 2005 and regularly exhibits his work.

His latest advertising clients include Vodafone, Nike, Adidas and Miller. Recent editorial clients include Vogue and The XOXO Mag.

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Mert Derman is an Istanbul-based photographer who graduated from the Department of Graphic Design at Halic University. He later moved to Madrid where he acquired a formal education in photography at Escuela de Arte Número Diez .

Although Mert uses abstract and unseemly characters from daily life, his shooting technique and the perspective in his photographs enables them to be properly presented. He also handles the art production and retouching of his photographs.

Mert continues to work in Istanbul and all over Europe shooting for a number of acclaimed fashion magazines.

Shooting for top advertising agencies and companies in Turkey as well as internationally, Kerem Sanliman has 25 years of experience in commercial photography.

His Istanbul studio also provides a full range of production services, including casting, location scouting, studio equipment rental and accommodation. His professional team makes the whole production process as straightforward and enjoyable as possible, focusing on creating a joyful working atmosphere for every client.

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Erbil Balta started building-up his career as a photographer when he entered Mimar Sinan University Faculty of Fine Arts (Photography Department) in 1996. Erbil says “If I were not a photographer, I would become a psychotherapist. What I really care about is the expression on people's faces that reveals true emotions. I believe that's what makes me a social animal”.

Focusing on lifestyle and portrait photography, Erbil has become a leading worldwide commercial photographer. He has worked with many brands and magazines including The Times, Vogue, Elle, Travel&Leisure, Condé Nast, Monocle and Centurion. 

He has also received a number of awards for his commercial photography work, including: 'Gate Tattoo' - NYF AD Awards 2006 (Bronze Medal) and Epica Awards 2006 (Finalist);  TanguoSimo Dance Studio - Kirmizi AD Awards 2007 (First Prize); Hand-an Jewellery Store - Kristal Elma AD Awards 2008 (Certificate of Success) and Kirmizi AD Awards 2008 (Certificate of Success); and The Association of Children of Hope Foundation - Kirmizi AD Awards 2008 (First Prize).

Erbil has participated in many mixed exhibitions and is currently working on a personal exhibition including portraits. 

He is currently represented by PPR Istanbul.

Eyüp Dogdu was born in Istanbul in 1978. His career as a photographer started in 1994 when he began working in a professional photography lab.

He worked as a freelance photojournalist before graduating with a degree in Philosophy from Istanbul University in 2001.

Since 2002, he has been working as a fashion photographer.

Visit his website for more information.

Mete Ozeren developed an early interest in photography and had his first solo show at the age of 16, followed by numerous other exhibitions supported by companies like Kodak and FujiFilm. Moving to study in New York, he advanced his education at the Rochester Institute of Technology, majoring in Professional Photographic Illustration and Advertising.

Mete also gained significant experience while he was with the photography team at Markus Klinko & Indrani as a photo retoucher and lead assistant, working with celebrities and numerous high-end clients. He continued shooting as a freelance photographer with his images featuring in magazines such as Billboard, Esquire, and Trendsetter, along with many others.

In 2010, Mete opened his own studio and remains available for exciting new projects. He is currently represented by Collectiff. Visit his website to see more of his work.

P Blok is a rental studio and production house with the capacity to host all kinds of photo shoots, from food to fashion and automotive. It provides both lighting and camera equipment besides a range of services, including transportation, catering, casting, styling, art direction, colour management, RAW processing and digital post production all under one roof.

P Blok has two studios designed for different needs, both with a height of 6.5m and a catwalk above. The larger area, Studio A (12x15m), presents a u-shaped seamless background as well as an integrated section for hair styling and make-up with 5500 K daylight lighting, dressing rooms, hair washing unit and a shower. Studio B is more than enough for single model shoots and still life projects.

The building has continuous climate control, a fully equipped kitchen, a cafeteria, meeting room and table tennis along with 32 MB/sec VDSL wireless network for clients to keep-up with their business back home. With 15 years of experience in the industry, P Blok provides the perfect shooting solution and a strong local network to cover every possible issue or need that may arise.

MinusGreen is an Istanbul-based company offering production and line production services for feature films, TV commercials, music videos and photography.

MinusGreen produced feature films 'White as Snow' (aka 'Kar Beyaz') in 2010 as well as 'Which Movie' (aka 'Hangi Film') that competed for Best Film in the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival and also won an Honorable Mention award at the Los Angeles New Wave International Film Festival.

The company co-operated as line producers with Bobby Khan Productions India for Ahmed Bukhatir's latest music video, 'Also Starring' and its latest work for DDB, and the Telia Sonera TV commercial. The company also worked as fixers for Kevin Spacey's 'Richard III' documentary film, produced by Treetops Productions UK.

Previous work included line production with Vessel Productions on a documentary film, a photo book project entitled 'Threads of Compassion', and an HHI TV programme produced by Leopard Films USA and shot in Istanbul.

MinusGreen collaborates with talented directors, offering competitive budgets with the advantage of shooting in a broad range of locations throughout Turkey.

FotoLojistik provides equipment rental and professional crews to photographers working across Turkey. The company's expertise is in lighting equipment and support services, with a large roster of photo assistants, lighting assistants, gaffers and light creatives at its disposal. As the first company on the market and with vast experience in professional lighting, FotoLojistik has been the preferred solution for many local and international photographers. FotoLojistik also offers medium-sized studios located in Istanbul.

Equipment includes:

• Profoto lights and light shaping tools.
• Manfrotto studio and camera systems.
• Photoflex light shaping tools.
• Kupo grips.
• Bowens accessories (inc. Jetstream).

A jewel of a boutique hotel, A'jia is a traditional Ottoman mansion set on the Asian shores of the Bosphorus. The hotel was recently awarded the 2009 Condé Nast Johansens Award for Excellence as 'Most Charming Hotel in Europe'.

With its 16 rooms featuring breathtaking views over the Bosphorus, A'jia offers a private hideaway with easy access to the historical and cultural attractions of the city beyond. Each room is uniquely designed, furnished and equipped with the latest gadgets and amenities that blend effortlessly with the timeless elegance of the 1800s.

Restaurant A'jia is an exclusive venue delivering exquisite and creative menus cooked to perfection. For a special occasion, guests can book a private event or dinner at A'jia and the hotel will guarantee a unique and unforgettable experience.

"Leisure in Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay translates into an escape to where the blue of the sea and the cobalt of the sky merge seamlessly into infinity - a luxury not everyone gets to experience…"

Overlooking its own dazzling blue bay, Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay offers an oasis of serenity, where guests can luxuriate in the world-renowned Six Senses Spa or lose themselves in daydreams in reposeful areas.

Home to 148 cosy rooms and 25 suites, all with their own balconies and unparalleled views of the Aegean Sea, accommodation cleverly blends authentic Mediterranean architecture with contemporary European design and a touch of elegance.

For lounging and leisure, Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay offers a private blue flagged sandy beach, an infinity pool and the splendid Six Senses Spa, where a new kind of truly holistic spa experience is tailormade and designed to rejuvenate and energise.

European luxury, the signature of Kempinski, unfolds in the details of the experiences offered to the guests.