Witnessing an era.1970s — Today
People, traditions and everyday life, carried into the future through photography.
Photography as memory
The most significant characteristic of photographers is that they are witnesses of the era to which they belong. Their projects become a memory of the past for people in the future. This is what I do as a documentary photographer: to witness my time and carry it forward through the effect of light.
Stories, exhibitions and recognition
Published
An Endless Journey — decades of encounters, friendships and documentary work.
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Exhibitions
From Stolipinovo to international exhibitions: stories intended to build awareness.
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Awards
International recognition including the Cedefop / Photomuseum Prize and Humanity Photo Awards.
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Radio & TV
Karaburun, its fishing traditions, Sazak and nomadic life seen through two photographers.
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“We would also like to thank Aydin for doing such an amazing job! Through his own actions, he shows us the kind of qualities a great documentary photographer of this caliber should possess and what a photographer can do to make both his work and the lives of others more meaningful.”
World Folklore Photographers Association — Good News from the HPA2013 Award Winning Photographers, 2014
Following Life Stories
