About Me
"Photography is an austere and blazing poetry of the real."
-Ansel Adams
Hello and welcome to my photography portfolio! My name is Gunes A., and I am a photographer originally from İzmir, Turkey, but currently residing in Belgrade, Serbia.
My passion for photography began at a young age when my mother gifted me my first film camera. From that moment on, I found myself capturing precious moments during family events, travels, and everyday life. As I continued to hone my skills, I discovered that photography could serve as a powerful tool for self-expression and documenting my personal experiences.
I read books, studied the works of renowned photographers like Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Sebastião Salgado, Ara Güler, Coşkun Aral and much more, and experimented with various cameras, lenses, subjects, and techniques. Throughout my journey, I have developed a keen eye for detail, light, and composition, allowing me to capture stunning images that tell unique stories. From portraits to landscapes, I strive to capture the beauty of the world around me and the emotions that accompany it.
My experience, the photographers I follow, and the artists I have met have all shaped my style. I specialize in analog photography, with a focus on black and white, minimalistic outdoor photos. I also love to capture the essence of cities, nature, and travel through my lens.
I also travelled extensively, exploring cities, mountains, oceans, and rainforests on foot, by train, by bus, and by boat. I have amassed a huge collection of both digital & analog photographs over the years, which I am excited to share with you on my portfolio site.
I believe that photography is not just a profession but a lifestyle that requires constant exploration, creativity, and a willingness to push boundaries. Whether it’s capturing fleeting moments or creating timeless works of art, my goal is to create images that evoke emotion and leave a lasting impression on those who view them.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my portfolio, and I hope that my photos inspire you to see the beauty of the world around us in a new light. Thank you for visiting!