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Berkay Gülüm
Photographer & Videographer
Istanbul
Summary
Creative Photographer offering expertise in photography sales and marketing, customer service and project management. Talented at various photography styles, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Practiced in on-location shoots, studio set-ups and equipment maintenance.
Skilled Videographer with 11 years of experience. Sets up and operates equipment, edits final videos and adds effects. Well-organized with disciplined approach and good time management skills. Enthusiastic about developing and realizing cohesive vision with each project.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Founder
Studio4B
Istanbul
04.2019 - Current
- Participated in studio intake sessions to maximize success of shoots and sets.
- Researched current technology trends to acquire better images.
- Collaborated with production team, consulted on set design, layout and lighting for optimal effect.
- Collaborated with producers, identified external talent and grew network of local and global photographers for photographic initiatives.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
- Managed and directed external and freelance photographers to deliver on-location photo projects.
- Achieved art and photo budget goals by providing oversight for invoicing, coding and vendor arrangement.
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Set up technical details, lighting and sound of over 250 shots.
- Used Davinci Resolve, Adobe Premier and Adobe After Effects to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Set up cameras and printers to create special effects and produce photographs for diverse uses.
- Developed studio sets and lined up furniture and props.
- Set up and used cameras in different types of mounts for live and recorded broadcasts.
- Operated cameras for film and photography on set for several productions.
- Adjusted and controlled video equipment, composing and framing shots.
Founder
Soul Iris Photography
Istanbul
06.2016 - Current
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Leveraged mechanical mounting systems to improve focus and image stability.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
Partner
Dream Story Photography
Istanbul
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Directed wedding guests to pose for photographs.
- Prepared lights and flashes to be used with cameras.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Processed captured photographs according to processing standards.
- Calculated quotes for clients.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues globally.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Bilkent University
Ankara, Turkey 07.1991 - 07.1998
High School Diploma -
TED Ankara College
Ankarai, Turkey 09.1981 - 05.1991
Skills
Strong compositional skills
Strong exposure techniques
Digital design
Retouching and color correction
Visual design
Digital enhancements
Adobe Creative Suite
Equipment setup and maintenance
Superb attention to detail
Digital Photography
Fashion photography
Food photography
Composition
Video Editing
Project Management
Budgeting
Staging shots
Directing experience
Post-production expertise
Setting up equipment
Pre-Production Planning
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Teambuilding
Excellent Communication
Davinci Resolve Software Proficiency
Self-Motivated
Dependable and Responsible
Leading production crews
Software
Russion
Timeline
Founder
Studio4B
04.2019 - Current
Founder
Soul Iris Photography
06.2016 - Current
Partner
Dream Story Photography
06.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Bilkent University
07.1991 - 07.1998
High School Diploma -
TED Ankara College
09.1981 - 05.1991