{"id":6747,"date":"2024-10-04T02:41:47","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T00:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/burakbulut.info\/?page_id=6747"},"modified":"2026-07-16T02:40:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T00:40:33","slug":"semi%cc%87ner-ve-konusmalar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/burakbulut.info\/tr\/seminar-and-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"Foto\u011fraf\u00e7\u0131l\u0131k Seminerleri & Konu\u015fmalar\u0131"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\r\n Speaking practice<\/span>\r\n

Seminars & Talks<\/h1>\r\n

Talks on photography, lighting, visual practice and professional workflow for universities, institutions, festivals, communities and brand platforms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Berlin \u00b7 Istanbul \u00b7 Online\r\n Available for selected international programmes.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\n 30+ talks and seminars<\/span>\r\n 15+ universities and institutions<\/span>\r\n Speaking record since 2008<\/span>\r\n English and Turkish<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\n Invite Burak to speak<\/a>\r\n View speaking record<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Akbank Sanat \u00b7 Beyond the Face: Constructing Portraits \u00b7 2019<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n \"Canva\r\n
Canva Creative Talks \u00b7 Online \u00b7 2023<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n\r\n
\r\n The practice behind the talks<\/span>\r\n

Speaking from the work itself.<\/h2>\r\n

Each talk connects photographic decisions to the commercial, educational and fine-art contexts in which those decisions are made.<\/p>\r\n

The speaking record draws on portraiture, lighting, advertising photography, studio workflow, post-production, creative direction and the realities of sustaining a long-term practice.<\/p>\r\n

Content and technical depth can be adjusted for students, professional photographers, creative teams, public audiences or mixed institutional groups.<\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n

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Three different speaking contexts.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
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Akbank Sanat \u00b7 Istanbul<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n Beyond the Face: Constructing Portraits<\/strong>\r\n Portraiture considered beyond likeness, with lighting, composition and direction shaping psychological and visual meaning.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n
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Canva \u00b7 Global \/ Online<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n Unveiling the Art of Mobile Photography<\/strong>\r\n A global creative talk on intention, structure and visual discipline in smartphone photography.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n
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Sony Center \u00b7 Istanbul<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n Technical Seminar Series<\/strong>\r\n Exposure, colour, sharpness, post-production, lens choice and the connection between technical control and final image quality.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n
\r\n Speaking topics<\/span>\r\n

Subjects shaped for the audience.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
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Portrait lighting<\/div>\r\n
Advertising photography<\/div>\r\n
Studio technique<\/div>\r\n
Colour management<\/div>\r\n
Flash and continuous light<\/div>\r\n
Lens selection<\/div>\r\n
Fashion photography<\/div>\r\n
Mobile photography<\/div>\r\n
Post-production workflow<\/div>\r\n
Communication on set<\/div>\r\n
Building a photography career<\/div>\r\n
Creative direction<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\r\n Speaking record<\/span>\r\n

Selected chronology.<\/h2>\r\n

University, institutional, community and brand engagements selected from a speaking practice that began in 2008.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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2024<\/h3>\r\n
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May<\/div>\r\n
Ba\u015fkent University \u00b7 Istanbul<\/strong>
Images from the Culinary<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n
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2023<\/h3>\r\n
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Dec<\/div>
Canva Creative Talks \u00b7 Online<\/strong>
Unveiling the Art of Mobile Photography<\/div><\/div>\r\n
Dec<\/div>
Geli\u015fim University \u00b7 Istanbul<\/strong>
Light Techniques in Fashion Photography<\/div><\/div>\r\n
Dec<\/div>
Dokuz Eyl\u00fcl University \u00b7 \u0130zmir<\/strong>
Advertising Photography Seminar<\/div><\/div>\r\n
Dec<\/div>
Ege University \u00b7 \u0130zmir<\/strong>
Studio Photography<\/div><\/div>\r\n
Dec<\/div>
Photography Association \u00b7 \u0130zmir<\/strong>
Interview on Portrait Photography<\/div><\/div>\r\n
Dec<\/div>
Bursa<\/strong>
Studio Photography Seminar<\/div><\/div>\r\n
Dec<\/div>
Sony Center<\/strong>
Post Production in Portrait Photography<\/div><\/div>\r\n
Sep<\/div>
Sony Center<\/strong>
Exposure in Portrait Photography<\/div><\/div>\r\n
Aug<\/div>
Sony Center<\/strong>
How to Choose a Good Lens?<\/div><\/div>\r\n
Aug<\/div>
Sony Center<\/strong>
Flash or Continuous Light?<\/div><\/div>\r\n
Jul<\/div>
Sony Center<\/strong>
Getting the Right Color<\/div><\/div>\r\n
Jun<\/div>
Sony Center<\/strong>
All About Clarity & Sharpness in Product Photography<\/div><\/div>\r\n
Apr<\/div>
Bo\u011fazi\u00e7i University, BUFOK \u00b7 Istanbul<\/strong>
Practical Portrait Shooting<\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n
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2022<\/h3>\r\n
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Apr<\/div>
\u0130bn Haldun University \u00b7 Istanbul<\/strong>
Studio Lighting Seminar<\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n
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2021<\/h3>\r\n
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Nov<\/div>
Bo\u011fazi\u00e7i University, BUFOK \u00b7 Istanbul<\/strong>
Portrait Techniques in Natural Light<\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n
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2019<\/h3>\r\n
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May<\/div>
Akbank Sanat \u00b7 Istanbul<\/strong>
Beyond the Face: Constructing Portraits<\/div><\/div>\r\n
May<\/div>
Sabanc\u0131 University \u00b7 Istanbul<\/strong>
Mobile Photography Workshop<\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n
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2018<\/h3>\r\n
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Apr<\/div>
11th Istanbul Photography Meetings \u00b7 Istanbul<\/strong>
Communication Techniques in Portrait<\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n
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2016<\/h3>\r\n
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Mar<\/div>
Turkish Photography Association \u00b7 Cyprus<\/strong>
Interview on Portrait Photography<\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n
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2015<\/h3>\r\n
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Apr<\/div>
8th Istanbul Photography Meetings \u00b7 Istanbul<\/strong>
Creative Portrait Photography<\/div><\/div>\r\n
Mar<\/div>
Arel University \u00b7 Istanbul<\/strong>
Applied Fashion Photography Workshop<\/div><\/div>\r\n
Feb<\/div>
\u00c7ukurova University \u00b7 Adana<\/strong>
Failure Summit<\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n
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2008<\/h3>\r\n
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Apr<\/div>
\u201cUndocumented\u201d Photography Days \u00b7 Istanbul<\/strong>
Talk & Presentation<\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\r\n Speaking formats<\/span>\r\n

A format matched to the room.<\/h2>\r\n

The topic, examples and technical depth are shaped around the audience, programme context and available time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Universities & cultural institutions<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n Lectures, seminars and public conversations<\/strong>\r\n Photography, visual culture, professional practice and technique presented with real project examples.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n
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Brand & corporate platforms<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n Creative talks and visual learning<\/strong>\r\n Topics shaped for launches, employee programmes, creator communities and role-specific visual communication.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n
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Festivals & photography communities<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n Artist talks and technical sessions<\/strong>\r\n Portfolio-led presentations, moderated conversations and focused seminars for photographers at different levels.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n
\r\n Invitation process<\/span>\r\n

From brief to room.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
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Define the context.<\/strong> The host shares the audience, programme purpose, date, language, duration and preferred level of technical depth.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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02<\/div>\r\n
Shape the talk.<\/strong> Burak selects the projects, visual examples and practical references that best serve the agreed subject and audience.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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03<\/div>\r\n
Plan the delivery.<\/strong> Presentation, conversation, audience questions and any technical demonstration are arranged within the confirmed format and available time.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n
\r\n Programme preparation<\/span>\r\n

Clear material for the organiser.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
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Title & synopsis<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n Programme-ready copy<\/strong>\r\n An agreed title, short description, audience level and language for schedules, listings and internal communication.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n
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Technical plan<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n Room and online requirements<\/strong>\r\n Presentation, sound, projection, connection and demonstration needs confirmed before the event.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n
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Speaker material<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n Biography and approved image<\/strong>\r\n Current speaker information and visual material supplied for the agreed promotional context.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n
\r\n Format distinction<\/span>\r\n

A talk is not a course.<\/h2>\r\n

A seminar can address a large or mixed audience around one coherent subject. Structured skill development belongs on the Photography Education route.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Seminars & Talks<\/h3>\r\n

Ideas, working examples and professional experience are shaped into a lecture, public conversation or focused presentation for a defined audience.<\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n

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Photography Education<\/h3>\r\n

Private lessons, group courses and mentoring use exercises, correction and review to build practical ability over one or more sessions.<\/p>\r\n <\/article>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Related routes<\/span>\r\n

Choose the right format.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n Photography Education<\/strong>\r\n Private lessons, group courses, corporate education and online mentoring.<\/span>\r\n \u2197<\/i>\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n Curated Workshops<\/strong>\r\n Produced portfolio shoots with original concepts, professional models and no more than six photographers.<\/span>\r\n \u2197<\/i>\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n About & Contact<\/strong>\r\n Biography, professional record and direct contact.<\/span>\r\n \u2197<\/i>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n
\r\n Practical questions<\/span>\r\n

Before sending an invitation.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n What formats can Burak be invited for?<\/summary>\r\n
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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.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Which languages and locations are available?<\/summary>\r\n
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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.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Can the content be adapted to the audience?<\/summary>\r\n
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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.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n

\r\n What should the first invitation include?<\/summary>\r\n
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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.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n

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\r\n Speaking invitations<\/span>\r\n

Invite Burak to speak.<\/h2>\r\n

Share the organisation, audience, date, location, language, topic and expected format.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n info@burakbulut.info<\/a>\r\n
\r\n Berlin \u00b7 Istanbul \u00b7 Online
\r\n English and Turkish.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n