Discover Top Documentary DPs in Istanbul, Turkey

I am a dedicated freelance photographer & videographer based in Istanbul who is particularly passionate about sport, events and documantary photography. As a cyclist myself, I’ve been travelling across Turkey and photographing cycling races. I am accredited with all the top race and event organisers including Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey . When covering races, I love shooting from remote locations and providing high-impact images that define the most remarkable moments of the organisation. I am also passionate about illustrating human interest stories, documentaries and in-depth stories on daily life.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer

Mehdi Shabani is an Iranian documentary filmmaker and journalist based in Istanbul. His documentaries, videos and essays have been published and broadcasted across various media including BBC, Deutsche Welle, Voice of America and Aasoo. His work focuses on underreported socio-political issues in the region, often drawing links between Turkey and its eastern neighbors including Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran. Mehdi's production company Entemtainment has produced six feature documentaries and dozens of multimedia stories as well as experimental shorts and music videos. His documentaries have mostly been broadcasted on the BBC and been selected in film festivals around the world.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Reporter / Journalist
• Creative Director
• Digital Content Creator

I have been working as a shoot and edit for news and documentary since 1993. I have been more than 70 countries around the world. Some of those; Kosovo war 1999, US elections 2000-2004-2008-2012-2016 , Afghanistan war 2001, 2nd Intifada 2000-2005, Russian elections 2000, Iraq war 2003, Syria war 2013-2023, Arafat interview 2004, Gaddafi interview 2009, financial crisis USA Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton interviews in 2008, Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 are some of them… Hundreds of news from different geographies. I have received many international awards, especially the International EMMY Winner 2023 and nomination 2018. Channels I work with; TRT World, Al Jazeera English…

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• HD Live Operator
• Drone Operator
• Commercial DP

Tessa Fox is a freelance journalist, photographer and filmmaker focusing on war & conflict, indigenous affairs and the environment. She has had work published for The Guardian, Al Jazeera, Deutsche Welle, Al-Monitor, The Independent (UK), Holistic News (Poland), Mail & Guardian (South Africa), Knack (Belgium), Australian Broadcasting Corporation, SBS World News, New Matilda, VICE and Crikey among others. Fox was also a finalist for the Dart Centre for Journalism and Trauma Asia Pacific Prize and, as a correspondent, has reported from Palestine/Israel, Turkey, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Russia, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, Australia and the EU among others.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Audio Storyteller
• Fixer

I'm a freelance video journalist based in Turkey, covering political and social issues including Syria, Kurdish issues, women's rights, domestic and regional politics as well as cultural stories for AFP, Channel NewsAsia, MSNBC and PRI's The World. I script, self-shoot and edit, producing complete news packages and short online documentaries. Prior to this I worked as a newspaper journalist and editor for Fairfax in New Zealand, for several online publications and as Media and Communications Lead at RepRisk in Switzerland. I hold a Master of International Journalism from Cardiff University, United Kingdom.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I have been an avid experimenter of new forms of visual storytelling for my entire career. My passion is finding new ways to tell stories about the most complex global challenges facing our world today. I’ve worked on films in Hollywood, covered elections and conflicts as a multimedia journalist for the Associated Press, and served as the CEO of a business that produced global stories for social impact. I have always pursued projects that educate, inspire and build bridges across communities and cultures. Stories that call attention to our shared humanity bring us closer together.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Post-Production Manager
• Field Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Sound Mixer

Ozgur Teksen was born in 1979 in Istanbul. He studied at Anadolu University, Faculty of Economics. He began working as a camera operator at Turkish Public TV, TRT. He worked as News Cameraman for TRT, NTV, CNN Turk and Aljazeera Turk, Aljazeera English and Arabic. He filmed for BBC Persian as a freelance cameraman. He's currently working as a freelance cameraman as well as making full service video production. He uses different kind of cameras including ENG Cameras, DSLR, Drone, Osmo and Go pro.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary

When we say we’re an ad agency, that means exactly what you think it means… We’re a real, full-fledged, full-service agency that uses every channel and every technology available to make your brand more effective, memorable and competitive. No cut corners, no compromises. We’re not a “this agency” or a “that agency”, not selling the latest fad or trapped in a narrow niche that only does part of what your brand part needs. We’re the real thing, and that’s what we give your brand. In more countries and more languages than you imagined…

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

As a dedicated cinematographer, I specialize in capturing compelling stories that resonate with audiences. My experience ranges from working with leading brands like Lux, TRESemmé, Dove, and Ponds to crafting visual narratives that engage and inspire. My approach is shaped by my passion for rowing, which has taught me the value of discipline, precision, and perseverance—qualities I bring to every project I undertake. Whether it's a commercial, documentary, or promotional video, I am committed to delivering cinematic excellence that brings your vision to life.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Executive Producer

Hello there, My name is Wail Mannad ( it's an Arabic name, a Berber last name, and a very long story how I got them), I fall in love with photography since an early age because my father used to take picture and film everything, I still have some of his gear. In the photo category, I can make product pictures for you( you can either send me your product, buy it if it's available, or use something similar) Videography, I can make travel videos, corporate profile, product reviews, tutorials, DIYs, edit your projects, youtube videos, video clips...

• Product Photographer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Colorist
• Portrait Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Galustov is an Emmy-winning DP and Camera Operator with 25 years of experience in film, television and media. He shoots documentaries, branded films, corporate and commercial assignments as Director of Photography or Camera Operator. He has worked throughout South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe for a wide range of productions. Mikhail is based in Istanbul where among other projects he is developing an exclusive investigation of Turkish cuisine, with great access to sources.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Gaffer

I am very pulled towards videography and editing; I have taken part in many video filming projects. and also worked as a video editor. Since I always watch Hollywood films, I want to be able to produce something equally important and effective. worth to add that I am trying to improve myself every day to be the best version of myself. Finally, my dream is to be a DOP and I’m doing my best to get it.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director

Satuk Bugrahan was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey in 1992. Since the year 2007, he has been occupied in various positions for film and photography industry. The resonances of the books, journeys and to seize the day show different approaches to the audience. He believes in storytelling with movement to maximize the emotional content of the narrative. He sees the world through his own eyes. Then it will be "cinematic."

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer

Founder and Filmmaker at placeless films, a production company that produces visual content with social and human relevance. Ex- Al Jazeera Programs Producer (2005 - 2010). I am currently an Acquisitions Manager for documentaries at TRT World, an English Language Channel that broadcasts from Istanbul, Washington DC & London. I have access to a wide range of film & TV professionals and will always ensure you're one degree of separation away!

• Documentary DP
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Senior Editor
• Creative Director

Hello! I graduated from LSE and KCL studied politics and philosophy. After graduation I worked for 140journos, a popular documentary company in Turkey. After years of experience in the industry, I started my own company, Fraktstudio with 2 other friends. So far, we have produced 3 research articles, 4 videoessays, 12 instagram posts, 3 documentaries (Netflix, Youtube, Exxen), 5 investigations (Funded by Journalismfund, IJ4EU) We are based in Turkey and Netherlands Hoping to hear from you

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer

Graduated from Combined Arts department as license degree and after gratuated from Arts and Design department as master degree. Joined multiple documentary workshops, worked as an assistant of directors and as a photographer on movie sets, has a short movie which is aired in Stranger Film Festival (Holland-2009). Worked as video editor and graphic designer in different companies. Lately, editing videos and music of gaming musics orchestra.

• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Colorist

I met visual arts in 2015 and since then I have shown my presence in many domestic and international works, I have travelled to Kazakhstan, Russia, Italy, Greece, Greece, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, UAE and other countries to shoot commercials, documentaries and creativecontent. In these experiences, I had the opportunity to experience the set needs, observe the working conditions, and worked in many positions from team leader to director in different projects.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Colorist
• Full-Service Live Production
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Commercial DP
• Art Director

Videographer and video editor working with documentary and news. Fluent in English, Graduate of Sydney Film School and with M.A in Film and Television Studies, Bilgi University. Works broadcasted on NRK, DR, TRT World, NRD, RTL and BBC. pls check www.gokcesungur.com for links for broadcasted works x ​available gear: canon xf605, canon c200, canon c100 mark 2, sony a7r3 , professional sound equipment

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer

TAREQ DAOUD Born in 1976 in Kabul, Afghanistan Master degree in Biology from Geneva University followed by a cinema training at EICTV (Escuela internacional de Cine y Television) in La Havana, Cuba. Author of several fiction shorts and a documentary. His first feature fiction, Yaban, was shot in September 2018 and is scheduled to be released in the last months of 2020. Lives and works in Istanbul and Geneva.

• Documentary DP

I'm a filmmaker. I completed my undergraduate education in economics, cinema and television, and literature in Istanbul. After my first master's degree in History, I studied producing and directing at the MA Film department at the University of the Arts London. I have been in the script team of many feature film projects so far. I have four short films that have won awards at many film festivals. I like to visualize abstract ideas and feelings.

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Copywriter
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Executive Producer