Born in Istanbul, Turkey and currently splits his time between Miami, Istanbul and London. He is graduated from the University Of Kentucky with a bachelor's degree and also holds and associate degree from the Art Institute Of Ft. Lauderdale. Akif Hakan Celebi is an experimenter when it comes to new photographic techniques and styles. He manages to implement and blend current trends in visual arts with his own creativity which is influenced by many great movies especially from the Far East. In most of his works ,his goal is to give the viewers a story and set an athmospheric mood within the images he creates. He brings 'Expressionism' into photography with the use of unusual color combinations. He approaches fashion photography with an edge , blending fine-art and photo-journalistic aspects with glamour , sensuality and beauty. His images are very cinematic and always striving to go beyond established styles and widen the boundaries of photographic expression. He aims to produce powerful images that leave an impact on the viewer. In 2006, he has been awarded by Max magazine in Germany as one of the best new generation photographers of the future, he was also a finalist in 2006 International Color Awards. He is currently represented by Galerie Jacob Paulett in Paris, France as an artist and by a photographer's agent Rpresenter in Istanbul, Turkey for commercial photography projects.

PHOTOGRAPHER'S EMAIL : hakanphotography@gmail.com












AKIF HAKAN CELEBI FASHIONISTA!nbul EXHIBITION
JAN.29-FEB.20 , 2009 ISTANBUL, TURKEY


PHOTOGRAPHER'S EMAIL : hakanphotography@gmail.com

PHOTOGRAPHER'S USA MOBILE : +1 954 608-9758

Akif Hakan Celebi is represented in Turkey by RPresenter. For business inquiries in Turkey , please contact the agency.



ISTANBUL OFFICE : +90 212 252-7034
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