istanbul Apr 2016

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 Medina Turgul DDB, Tribal Worldwide, Team Red, 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, Vodafone and Korkmaz, as well as various national brands.

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.

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!”

This is not just a motto for Collectiff. With the founders' extensive 25 years+ experience in the sector and its expert team, the company provides high quality production solutions within a requested budget and time frame.

A professional team makes the entire production process as straightforward and enjoyable as possible for all parties, focussing on creating the best, most comfortable atmosphere for each client.

Collectiff was founded to provide full production services including digital post-production, casting and rental services both in Turkey and abroad.

Recent productions included Andre Badi Spring-Summer Catalogue, photographed by Alessandro Volpi and Gabriela Hernández in Istanbul and Cappadocia, and Avon Representatives shoot by One Production London in Istanbul.

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.

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 nationally and internationally.

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

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

Visit his website for more information.

Yunus Ozkazanc specialises in corporate, industrial and annual report photography in Turkey.

With his commitment to professionalism, deep knowledge of photography as a tool of expression, and incorporation of cutting edge technology, Yunus has established himself a fine reputation among the many high ranking companies in the region.

His recent clients include Accor Hotels, Aselsan, Boeing, Eldorado Gold, Gama Industry, Getty Images, GDFSuez, Isbank, NCR, Renaissance Construction, Sise Cam, Turkish Airlines, Vestel and Zorlu Energy.

Tolga Yurdaer Photography is based in Izmir, Turkey’s third largest city and considered the capital of bridal fashion. The company has been involved in professional photography since 1999.

Tolga is a passionate and creative fashion photographer who has shot memorable bridal fashion campaigns for worldwide clients including Nicole Fashion, Alessandra Rinaudo, Eddy K., Pronuptia and Modeca. He began his career in advertising photography while still a student at the University of Fine Arts in Izmir.

Despite being heavily focused on fashion, Tolga has a remarkable reputation in advertising and food photography. A visit to his webpage gives a fine introduction to his unique perspective on fashion and advertising concepts.

"When your passion is telling stories with images, writing about yourself is not easy.

I could talk about my love for creative process... The excitement of exchanging ideas with clients… The high adrenaline level I feel when preparing for the creative and technical aspects of the assignment… The comfort of working with great assistants and stylists… The ultimate satisfaction of delivering the digital file to my client.

Along the way, we have fun, make friendships and keep the whole process as comfortable for our clients as possible. Most importantly, we make sure that our clients always look their best to their clients and associates.

Long after the images fade away, it is mutual respect we develop with our clients that we take the most enjoyment in."

Adahan Istanbul is an elegant, sophisticated and radiant home for its most distinguished guests. Housed in a charmingly restored 1874 grand apartment building in the very heart of the historic and chic Galata district, the building itself along with its recent restoration and interior décor are neat, graceful and respectful. Both the staff and the hotel's management philosophy are centered on hospitality. With custom designed wooden furniture and floors, marble bathrooms and original artwork adorning the ground floor walls, every square inch of Adahan Istanbul is a testament to its glorious heritage.

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.