# Photography Seminars & Talks - Link: https://burakbulut.info/seminar-and-talks/ - Published: 2024-10-04T02:41:47+02:00 - Author: Burak Bulut Speaking practice # Seminars & Talks Talks on photography, lighting, visual practice and professional workflow for universities, institutions, festivals, communities and brand platforms. Berlin · Istanbul · Online Available for selected international programmes. 30+ talks and seminars 15+ universities and institutions Speaking record since 2008 English and Turkish [Invite Burak to speak](https://burakbulut.info/seminar-and-talks/info@burakbulut.info?subject=Speaking%20invitation&body=Organisation%3A%0ACity%20or%20online%3A%0AAudience%3A%0AProposed%20date%3A%0ATopic%3A%0ALanguage%3A%0AFormat%20and%20duration%3A) [View speaking record](https://burakbulut.info/seminar-and-talks/#speaking-chronology) ![Akbank Sanat poster for Burak Bulut Yıldırım's portrait talk](https://burakbulut. info/wp-content/uploads/Burak_Bulut_Yildirim_Talks-4.webp) Akbank Sanat · Beyond the Face: Constructing Portraits · 2019 ![Canva Creative Talks listing for Burak Bulut Yıldırım's mobile photography talk]( https://burakbulut.info/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot_20231124_184059_Chrome.webp) Canva Creative Talks · Online · 2023 The practice behind the talks ## Speaking from the work itself. Each talk connects photographic decisions to the commercial, educational and fine- art contexts in which those decisions are made. The speaking record draws on portraiture, lighting, advertising photography, studio workflow, post-production, creative direction and the realities of sustaining a long-term practice. Content and technical depth can be adjusted for students, professional photographers, creative teams, public audiences or mixed institutional groups. Selected highlights ## Three different speaking contexts. ### Akbank Sanat · Istanbul **Beyond the Face: Constructing Portraits** Portraiture considered beyond likeness, with lighting, composition and direction shaping psychological and visual meaning. ### Canva · Global / Online **Unveiling the Art of Mobile Photography** A global creative talk on intention, structure and visual discipline in smartphone photography. ### Sony Center · Istanbul **Technical Seminar Series** Exposure, colour, sharpness, post-production, lens choice and the connection between technical control and final image quality. Speaking topics ## Subjects shaped for the audience. Portrait lighting Advertising photography Studio technique Colour management Flash and continuous light Lens selection Fashion photography Mobile photography Post-production workflow Communication on set Building a photography career Creative direction Speaking record ## Selected chronology. University, institutional, community and brand engagements selected from a speaking practice that began in 2008. ### 2024 May **Başkent University · Istanbul** Images from the Culinary ### 2023 Dec **Canva Creative Talks · Online** Unveiling the Art of Mobile Photography Dec **Gelişim University · Istanbul** Light Techniques in Fashion Photography Dec **Dokuz Eylül University · İzmir** Advertising Photography Seminar Dec **Ege University · İzmir** Studio Photography Dec **Photography Association · İzmir** Interview on Portrait Photography Dec **Bursa** Studio Photography Seminar Dec **Sony Center** Post Production in Portrait Photography Sep **Sony Center** Exposure in Portrait Photography Aug **Sony Center** How to Choose a Good Lens? Aug **Sony Center** Flash or Continuous Light? Jul **Sony Center** Getting the Right Color Jun **Sony Center** All About Clarity & Sharpness in Product Photography Apr **Boğaziçi University, BUFOK · Istanbul** Practical Portrait Shooting ### 2022 Apr **İbn Haldun University · Istanbul** Studio Lighting Seminar ### 2021 Nov **Boğaziçi University, BUFOK · Istanbul** Portrait Techniques in Natural Light ### 2019 May **Akbank Sanat · Istanbul** Beyond the Face: Constructing Portraits May **Sabancı University · Istanbul** Mobile Photography Workshop ### 2018 Apr **11th Istanbul Photography Meetings · Istanbul** Communication Techniques in Portrait ### 2016 Mar **Turkish Photography Association · Cyprus** Interview on Portrait Photography ### 2015 Apr **8th Istanbul Photography Meetings · Istanbul** Creative Portrait Photography Mar **Arel University · Istanbul** Applied Fashion Photography Workshop Feb **Çukurova University · Adana** Failure Summit ### 2008 Apr **“Undocumented” Photography Days · Istanbul** Talk & Presentation Speaking formats ## A format matched to the room. The topic, examples and technical depth are shaped around the audience, programme context and available time. ### Universities & cultural institutions **Lectures, seminars and public conversations** Photography, visual culture, professional practice and technique presented with real project examples. ### Brand & corporate platforms **Creative talks and visual learning** Topics shaped for launches, employee programmes, creator communities and role-specific visual communication. ### Festivals & photography communities **Artist talks and technical sessions** Portfolio-led presentations, moderated conversations and focused seminars for photographers at different levels. Invitation process ## From brief to room. 01 **Define the context.** The host shares the audience, programme purpose, date, language, duration and preferred level of technical depth. 02 **Shape the talk.** Burak selects the projects, visual examples and practical references that best serve the agreed subject and audience. 03 **Plan the delivery.** Presentation, conversation, audience questions and any technical demonstration are arranged within the confirmed format and available time. Programme preparation ## Clear material for the organiser. ### Title & synopsis **Programme-ready copy** An agreed title, short description, audience level and language for schedules, listings and internal communication. ### Technical plan **Room and online requirements** Presentation, sound, projection, connection and demonstration needs confirmed before the event. ### Speaker material **Biography and approved image** Current speaker information and visual material supplied for the agreed promotional context. Format distinction ## A talk is not a course. A seminar can address a large or mixed audience around one coherent subject. Structured skill development belongs on the Photography Education route. ### Seminars & Talks Ideas, working examples and professional experience are shaped into a lecture, public conversation or focused presentation for a defined audience. ### Photography Education Private lessons, group courses and mentoring use exercises, correction and review to build practical ability over one or more sessions. Related routes ## Choose the right format. [ **Photography Education** Private lessons, group courses, corporate education and online mentoring. ](https://burakbulut.info/photography-courses-workshops/) [ **Curated Workshops** Produced portfolio shoots with original concepts, professional models and no more than six photographers. ](https://burakbulut.info/workshops/) [ **About & Contact** Biography, professional record and direct contact. ](https://burakbulut.info/about-contact/) Practical questions ## Before sending an invitation. What formats can Burak be invited for? Invitations may cover university lectures, public talks, photography festivals, moderated conversations, brand platforms, creator programmes or corporate learning sessions. The format is matched to the host and audience. Which languages and locations are available? Talks can be delivered in English or Turkish, in person or online. Berlin and Istanbul are the primary bases, with selected international invitations considered by schedule and context. Can the content be adapted to the audience? Yes. Examples, terminology and technical depth can be adjusted for students, professional photographers, creative teams, general audiences or mixed institutional groups while keeping the central subject coherent. What should the first invitation include? Include the organisation, audience, proposed date, city or online format, preferred language, expected duration and topic. Add the programme context and available technical setup when known. Speaking invitations ## Invite Burak to speak. Share the organisation, audience, date, location, language, topic and expected format. [info@burakbulut.info](https://burakbulut.info/seminar-and-talks/info@burakbulut.info?subject=Speaking%20invitation&body=Organisation%3A%0ACity%20or%20online%3A%0AAudience%3A%0AProposed%20date%3A%0ATopic%3A%0ALanguage%3A%0AFormat%20and%20duration%3A) Berlin · Istanbul · Online English and Turkish.