istanbul May 2014

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 1800m² 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 many photographers, directors, production crews, make-up artists and stylists.

Working to tight deadlines and agreed budgets whilst remaining adaptable to changing circumstances and priorities 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 its direct and honest approach to each assignment, has became 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.

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

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.

f/2.8 Photography Studio was founded in 2008 and works with numerous international agencies and local productions across brand images, photo shoots, casting, retouching, 3D and CGI services.

Clients include Nokia, Nike, Miller, HSBC, Turkcell, Garanti Bank, Vakıfbank, Duracell, Ülker, Vodafone, THY, Bosch, Ford, Fiat, Shell, P&G, Milka, Teknosa, Sony, Levi’s and Lassa.

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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.

Founded in 2005 in Istanbul, 212 Production is a full service photo production company with a professional and boutique service approach. The company has mastered industry dynamics and has a solution oriented vision with experienced staff.

212 Production offers a full production service with specialised photography, fast and qualified post-production services and budget management according to the client's needs.

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P Blok is an Istanbul-based studio specialised in creative visual solutions, covering all kind of needs in terms of production and post production. 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.

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 a number of advertising agencies, and has been doing freelance retouching work for the past seven years.

Clients include agencies McCann Istanbul, Publicis Yorum, Publicis Bold, Manajans/JTW, Ogilvy, Güzel Sanatlar, Saatchi & Saatchi and Brand The Bliss.

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.

Zafer Kaptanoglu graduated from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University and his professional career started 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, 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.

Assaf Pinchuk is a Tel-Aviv based photographer who specialises in architecture, interiors, hospitality and real-estate photography. Assaf's studio has been active since 1998 and works to produce smart, unique, dynamic and inspiring images that communicate with clients' targets.

Assaf recently shot the launch campaign of the Ritz Carlton in Israel.

Assaf's photographs have been published in some of the leading magazines such as Hospitality Design, Wall Street Journal, FRAME magazine, wallpaper and more.

Mert Dürümoğlu was born in Germany in 1976 and currently lives in Berlin. He has received over 20 awards for his commercial work and loves transportation and people photography. His work has also been presented by a gallery in Switzerland, with several group and solo exhibitions to his name.

Mert is represented by Rpresenter.

Born in Istanbul in 1982, Cihan Unalan graduated from Istanbul's Bilgi University in 2004 with a degree in Business Administration. He went on to pursue an MBA in Marketing and Advertising in 2007 from Yeditepe University, before working for Leo Burnett Istanbul as an account executive. He moved to McCann Erickson in 2008 before graduating in 2011 from SPEOS Paris Photographic Instutue, specialising in studio photography. Cihan has since worked as an advertising photographer.

Cihan is represented by 101 Production.

Semih Kanmaz has eight years' experience as a photographer in Istanbul. He specialises in fashion and advertising photography and shoots for magazines such as Elle, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Elele, and many more. He has also worked with agencies including Ogilvy, Saatchi & Saatchi, EURO RSCG, Team Red and others.

Semih is represented by Rpresenter.

Akif Celikel is an internationally published fashion and advertising photographer with over 15 years' experience. His passion for sculpture and painting, especially classic, baroque and renaissance eras, dominates his artistic values. He pursues the "real feel" of chemical photography.

Akif is represented by FasionNet STUDIO in the US, Europe and Japan.

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.

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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.