Hi, I'm Mehmet Omur, a passionate photographer and videographer based in Lisbon, Portugal. With a rich background in arts from Sorbonne University and years of experience working with various magazines and film festivals, I've honed my skills in still life, architectural photography, and videography. I love capturing moments and telling stories through my lens. Throughout my career, I've worked with notable organizations including NTV Tarih Magazine and participated in prestigious events like the Cannes Film Festival. Aside from photography, I enjoy writing art critiques and exploring creative post-production tools. I'm always eager to connect and collaborate on exciting visual projects.…

Mehmet Omur

Hi, I'm Mehmet Omur, a passionate photographer and videographer based in Lisbon, Portugal. With a rich background in arts from Sorbonne University and years of experience working with various magazines and film festivals, I've honed my skills in still life, architectural photography, and videography. I love capturing moments and telling stories through my lens. Throughout my career, I've worked with notable organizations including NTV Tarih Magazine and participated in prestigious events like the Cannes Film Festival. Aside from photography, I enjoy writing art critiques and exploring creative post-production tools. I'm always eager to connect and collaborate on exciting visual projects.…

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Hi, I’m Mehmet Omur, a passionate photographer and videographer based in Lisbon, Portugal. With a rich background in arts from Sorbonne University and years of experience working with various magazines and film festivals, I’ve honed my skills in still life, architectural photography, and videography. I love capturing moments and telling stories through my lens.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked with notable organizations including NTV Tarih Magazine and participated in prestigious events like the Cannes Film Festival. Aside from photography, I enjoy writing art critiques and exploring creative post-production tools. I’m always eager to connect and collaborate on exciting visual projects.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Turkish
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Chief Photography Editor at 1V1Y PERABAYT
February 29, 2012 - July 15, 2025
Edited photographs fit for publication; handled camera equipment and organized photographs; coordinated the Photoshop Department; managed gathering photographs according to guidelines.
Chief Photography Editor at 1V1Y PERABAYT
February 28, 2012 - July 15, 2025
Edited photographs fit for publication; handled camera equipment and organized photographs; coordinated the Photoshop Department; managed gathering photographs according to guidelines.
Photographer at 61. Cannes Film Festival
September 30, 2010 - July 15, 2025
Videographer for CNN Turk and Kanal D’s Special Cannes Edition; team photographer for Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s film 'Three Monkeys'.
Photographer at 61. Cannes Film Festival
September 30, 2010 - July 15, 2025
Videographer for CNN Turk and Kanal D’s Special Cannes Edition; team photographer for Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s film “Three Monkeys”.
Head Photographer at NTV Tarih Magazine
August 1, 2009 - Present
Photography work including still life and architectural photography.
Head Photographer at NTV Tarih Magazine
August 1, 2009 - Present
Responsible for still life and architectural photography.
Photographer at Mosaique Culturelle
May 31, 2005 - July 15, 2025
Worked as photo reporter.
Photographer at Mosaique Culturelle
May 31, 2005 - July 15, 2025
Worked as photo reporter.
Photographer, Art Critic at Tempo Magazine
July 1, 2003 - Present
Photo reporter; wrote critics about ongoing exhibits.
Photographer, Art Critic at Tempo Magazine
July 1, 2003 - Present
Worked as photo reporter; wrote critics about ongoing exhibits.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Sorbonne University
September 1, 2003 - February 28, 2007
High School Diploma at Pierre Loti, French High School
September 1, 1984 - July 31, 2000
Plastic Arts at Sorbonne University
September 1, 2003 - February 28, 2007
Economics and Management at Sorbonne University
September 1, 2000 - July 31, 2003
High School Diploma at Pierre Loti, French High School
September 1, 1984 - July 31, 2000

Qualifications

CE3P Certificat d’Aptitude Professionnel
January 11, 2030 - July 15, 2025
NAPP Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - July 15, 2025
CE3P Certificat d’Aptitude Professionnel
January 11, 2030 - July 15, 2025
NAPP Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - July 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Travel & Hospitality, Education

Skills

Experience Level