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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.…

İlayda Erkoç

Photographer, Creative Director, Photoshop Editor

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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.…

Available to hire

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.

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.