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I am a photographer and retoucher working across editorial, campaign, still-life, and e-commerce projects. I excel in studio and on-location lighting, Capture One tethered workflows, and high-end retouching to deliver polished, publication-ready images. I’m known for collaborating closely with stylists, designers, and production teams to bring creative concepts to life, delivering visuals on tight deadlines while maintaining a global, publication-ready standard.…I am a photographer and retoucher working across editorial, campaign, still-life, and e-commerce projects. I excel in studio and on-location lighting, Capture One tethered workflows, and high-end retouching to deliver polished, publication-ready images. I’m known for collaborating closely with stylists, designers, and production teams to bring creative concepts to life, delivering visuals on tight deadlines while maintaining a global, publication-ready standard.

İlayda Erkoç

Photographer, Director of Photography, Art Director, +2

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I am a photographer and retoucher working across editorial, campaign, still-life, and e-commerce projects. I excel in studio and on-location lighting, Capture One tethered workflows, and high-end retouching to deliver polished, publication-ready images. I’m known for collaborating closely with stylists, designers, and production teams to bring creative concepts to life, delivering visuals on tight deadlines while maintaining a global, publication-ready standard.…I am a photographer and retoucher working across editorial, campaign, still-life, and e-commerce projects. I excel in studio and on-location lighting, Capture One tethered workflows, and high-end retouching to deliver polished, publication-ready images. I’m known for collaborating closely with stylists, designers, and production teams to bring creative concepts to life, delivering visuals on tight deadlines while maintaining a global, publication-ready standard.

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I am a photographer and retoucher working across editorial, campaign, still-life, and e-commerce projects. I excel in studio and on-location lighting, Capture One tethered workflows, and high-end retouching to deliver polished, publication-ready images.

I’m known for collaborating closely with stylists, designers, and production teams to bring creative concepts to life, delivering visuals on tight deadlines while maintaining a global, publication-ready standard.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Portrait

Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Portrait

Expert

Language

Turkish

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Fashion Photographer & Photography Assistant at Sulukule Volunteers Association

May 1, 2023 - Present

Assisted with fashion campaigns, lookbooks, and editorials; on-location and studio lighting setups; used Capture One for tethered shoots, color workflows, and exports; collaborated with stylists, designers, MUAs, models, and production teams to meet client briefs.

Founder & Photographer at ModelPolaroids.eu

January 1, 2022 - Present

Founded and operated a photography venture focusing on editorial and still-life productions; managed lighting setups, Capture One tethered workflow, gear handling, and file organization; built and maintained a portfolio and collaborated with stylists, MUAs, designers, and production teams to deliver high-quality campaigns.

Freelance Photographer & Retoucher at Self-Employed / Bain Photography (Marmara University)

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Produced editorial, commercial, and still-life photography; responsible for lighting setups, color workflows, and post-processing planning; built a cohesive portfolio and delivered agency-ready results on deadline.

Freelance Photographer & Retoucher at Sulukule Volunteers Association

May 1, 2023 - Present

Produced fashion campaigns, lookbooks, and editorials for local brands (Helle Spice; Clara Gold & Silver). Skilled with studio/on-location lighting, Capture One tethered workflows, and color-accurate, on-deadline delivery. Collaborated with stylists, MUAs, designers, creative directors, and production teams; published in Vanguard (NY), Rollup (NY), and Milan outlets.

Freelance Photographer Assistant at Self-Employed

January 1, 2022 - Present

Assisted on editorial/commercial/still-life productions; managed lighting setups, Capture One tethered workflow, gear handling, and file organization. Maintained fast-paced sets and developed strong technical and collaborative skills.

Volunteer Assistant at Sulukule Volunteers Association

September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024

Supported community activities and organization; assisted with communications and coordination. Valid Work Permit (Partnership Visa); open to full-time or part-time roles.