BURAK BULUT YILDIRIM
Commercial Photographer • Imaging Educator • Brand Partner
Berlin/Istanbul-based. Available across Europe & the UK. One studio in Istanbul other one in Berlin.
Sony Europe Imaging Ambassador (2018–2026) • Member, UK The Royal Photographic Society (RPS) • Member, German Pro Portrait Photographers BPP • IGBK International Artist Card • Advisory Board Member, FOTON • 20+ years • 6,000+ students trained
Bridging Technical Precision with Creative Vision
Burak Bulut Yıldırım specializes in commercial photography, lighting technology, and hands-on education for teams. His work bridges visual storytelling with clear production planning and reliable delivery.
Since 2005, he has collaborated with global brands including Sony, Xiaomi, Microsoft, Nikon, Godox, GVM, Nanlite. He produces English-language educational content for international audiences and has trained over 6,000 students worldwide.
- Content production: English and Turkish.
- Technical credibility: 8 consecutive years as Sony Europe Imaging Ambassador.
- Modern workflow: Structured delivery designed for fast reviews.
Thought Leadership & Media from Sony Alpha
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Sony Alpha Photographers Podcast. Hosted by Tony Gale.
FOR PRODUCT MARKETING & CREATOR/EDUCATION TEAMS
Education-first launch support: pro-level demos, repeatable workflows, and launch-ready content systems built for working photographers.
- On-stage & hands-on: keynotes, live demos, and workshop formats.
- Global education content: English-language tutorials built around repeatable workflows.
- Field testing: structured real-world tests with clear, usable conclusions.
- Partnership models: speaking fee / workshop budget / retainer + loan/gear support.
Focus: professional education + launch assets — not general event photo coverage.
FOR HR & CORPORATE TEAMS
Mobile photography workshops that help teams shoot with confidence and think visually.
- Mobile Workshops: Practical training using smartphones.
- Team Building: Creative photo walks in Berlin & Istanbul.
- Visual Literacy: Training for marketing teams.
FOR IMAGING & TECH BRANDS (CAMERAS / PHONES / LIGHTING / MONITORS)
References: Sony, Nikon, Godox, GVM, Nanlite (plus phone/imaging collaborations upon request).
- Educational content series: tutorials that translate features into repeatable on-set results.
- Product demos: real production use cases (not unboxings) with clear setups and constraints.
- Community workshops: on-site sessions for retailers, universities, pro clubs, or launch education programs.
Selected Case Studies
XIAOMI
Executive Portraits + Launch-Period Content Package (Press / Social / Internal)
Scope: CEO portraits plus a launch-period content package designed for press, social, and internal communications — delivered as a structured, approval-friendly system (not a generic event gallery).
What we did: Planned a clean portrait setup with an editorial look, then captured brand-critical launch assets during the launch window (people, product cues, environment details). Delivered a launch-ready package with clear selections for different use-cases (press / social / internal), consistent color, and fast review rounds. Delivered a structured, launch-ready package with clear selections for different use-cases (press / social / internal), consistent color, and fast review rounds.
Outcome: High-end portraits and launch assets delivered in an approval-friendly system — easy for comms and marketing teams to deploy immediately across channels.
Project note: Launch-ready delivery structure (press/social/internal) with clear deadlines.
GVM & GODOX & NANLITE
Real-World Lighting Workshops & Field Testing
Scope: Hands-on workshops using brand lights on professional models, plus real shooting use-cases in my productions.
What we delivered: Practical shooting sessions built around real setups (key/fill/rim, modifiers, power control, color consistency). I tested the lights in production conditions, then shared insights through short-form social videos and post-production posts—tagging the products and highlighting where the gear solved specific on-set problems.
Outcome: Credible, repeatable demonstrations that translate features into results—built for audiences who care about what the light does in a real shoot.
Clear, repeatable workflows that translate “gear features” into real results
MICROSOFT
Team-Building Photo Experience (Studio Day)
Scope: In-person year-end event designed to strengthen cross-team communication through a creative, hands-on format.
What we did: A 3-hour mobile photography session (composition + creative shooting techniques), followed by a light-painting challenge. We then moved into a studio setup: teams practiced with a professional model, got comfortable with studio lighting, and finished with a holiday-themed portrait session where employees photographed each other in their own costumes.
Outcome: High participation, shared experience across departments, and a repeatable team format that combines learning + play + real output.
Project note: Practical standards teams can apply immediately.
Corporate & HR Formats (Examples)
- 2–3 hour session (online / on-site): Mobile photography fundamentals + creative exercises for employee clubs.
- 3–5 week program (on-site): Weekly classes + practical assignments + a guided photo walk.
- Photo Walk format: Breakfast briefing + guided walk + live feedback and mini challenges.
FULL REFERENCE LIST
A) BRAND PARTNERSHIPS & IMAGING TECHNOLOGY
| Sony Europe | Imaging Ambassador (2018–2026) |
| Xiaomi Turkey | Xiaomi Turkey CEO portrait session + launch-period content package (press/social/internal) |
| GVM Global | English tutorial content (2023–present) |
| Godox | Lighting partnership |
| Nanlite | Invited speaker; lighting seminar |
| Nikon | Invited speaker; imaging seminar |
| Canva | Creative Talks Webinar |
B) CORPORATE TRAINING & HR PROGRAMS
| Microsoft Turkey | Mobile photography workshop |
| Turkcell | Employee photography courses (4 years ) |
| Mavi Jeans | Visual team product photography training |
| IKEA | Employee photography courses |
| Pandora | Product photography training |
| Sabancı University | Mobile photography workshop |
C) TALKS & UNIVERSITY LECTURES
| 2024 | Başkent University — “Images from the Culinary” |
| 2023 | Canva Creative Talks — Worldwide webinar |
| 2023 | Sony Experience Center — Workshop series |
| 2022 | Ibn Haldun University — Studio lighting seminar |
| 2019 | Akbank Sanat — Constructing Portraits |
Let’s define your visual strategy.
Quick Inquiry
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- Project type: Launch Program / Content System / Training / Partnership
- Location: Berlin / Istanbul / Online
- Deliverables needed: photo set / vertical video / talk / workshop
- Timeline / key dates: (if set)
- Usage: organic / paid / other (if known)
- Notes: audience, brand tone, constraints