AYHAN TURHAN
• Commercial Photographer
• Creative Director
• Visual Brand Consultant
Creating Images That Build Brands
For over 30 years, I have believed that photography is far more than capturing beautiful images. It is a strategic language that shapes perception, tells authentic stories, and creates lasting value for brands.
Throughout my career, I have combined my experience in photography, graphic design, advertising, branding, and higher education into a unique creative approach. This multidisciplinary background enables me to see every project from both an artistic and a commercial perspective, transforming ideas into visual experiences that connect with people.
My professional journey began in the fields of art and design, eventually leading me to serve as a lecturer in Graphic Design and Photography at the Faculty of Fine Arts. After completing my Master’s Degree in Photography, I founded my own advertising agency, where I spent more than two decades developing creative campaigns, brand identities, advertising concepts, and visual communication projects for companies across diverse industries.
In 2015, I relocated to Istanbul and returned to academia as a photography lecturer at Maltepe University while continuing my professional work with national and international clients. Since 2020, I have been operating my own creative studio in Istanbul, specializing in Commercial Photography, Fashion Photography, Advertising Photography, Product Photography, Industrial Photography, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, and Brand Consulting.
Every project begins with a simple question:
“How can visual communication create real value for this brand?”
The answer is never just a photograph.
It is a carefully crafted visual strategy that combines creativity, technical excellence, marketing insight, and a deep understanding of consumer perception.
Throughout my career, I have collaborated with companies and brands in Türkiye, the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, and Canada, gaining valuable international experience and adapting my creative process to different industries, cultures, and market expectations.
Whether photographing a luxury fashion collection, an industrial production facility, a commercial advertising campaign, or a product launch, my objective remains the same:
To create images that communicate with purpose, strengthen brands, and leave a lasting impression.
International Experience
Based in Istanbul, Türkiye, I collaborate with brands, manufacturers, advertising agencies, designers, and creative teams across Europe, North America, and beyond.
Having successfully completed projects in the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, and Canada, I understand the creative expectations and professional standards of international markets.
I am available worldwide for Commercial Photography, Fashion Photography, Advertising Photography, Product Photography, Industrial Photography, Creative Direction, and Brand Consulting assignments.
• Creative Director
• Visual Brand Consultant
Creating Images That Build Brands
For over 30 years, I have believed that photography is far more than capturing beautiful images. It is a strategic language that shapes perception, tells authentic stories, and creates lasting value for brands.
Throughout my career, I have combined my experience in photography, graphic design, advertising, branding, and higher education into a unique creative approach. This multidisciplinary background enables me to see every project from both an artistic and a commercial perspective, transforming ideas into visual experiences that connect with people.
My professional journey began in the fields of art and design, eventually leading me to serve as a lecturer in Graphic Design and Photography at the Faculty of Fine Arts. After completing my Master’s Degree in Photography, I founded my own advertising agency, where I spent more than two decades developing creative campaigns, brand identities, advertising concepts, and visual communication projects for companies across diverse industries.
In 2015, I relocated to Istanbul and returned to academia as a photography lecturer at Maltepe University while continuing my professional work with national and international clients. Since 2020, I have been operating my own creative studio in Istanbul, specializing in Commercial Photography, Fashion Photography, Advertising Photography, Product Photography, Industrial Photography, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, and Brand Consulting.
Every project begins with a simple question:
“How can visual communication create real value for this brand?”
The answer is never just a photograph.
It is a carefully crafted visual strategy that combines creativity, technical excellence, marketing insight, and a deep understanding of consumer perception.
Throughout my career, I have collaborated with companies and brands in Türkiye, the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, and Canada, gaining valuable international experience and adapting my creative process to different industries, cultures, and market expectations.
Whether photographing a luxury fashion collection, an industrial production facility, a commercial advertising campaign, or a product launch, my objective remains the same:
To create images that communicate with purpose, strengthen brands, and leave a lasting impression.
International Experience
Based in Istanbul, Türkiye, I collaborate with brands, manufacturers, advertising agencies, designers, and creative teams across Europe, North America, and beyond.
Having successfully completed projects in the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, and Canada, I understand the creative expectations and professional standards of international markets.
I am available worldwide for Commercial Photography, Fashion Photography, Advertising Photography, Product Photography, Industrial Photography, Creative Direction, and Brand Consulting assignments.