— Istanbul Photo Workshops —
Stop Searching, Start Shooting
Why this isn't a guided tour?
1. Every stop has a photographic purpose.
I take you beyond the classic tourist route to places that are known mostly by experienced guides & photographers.
I don't choose locations because they're famous on Instagram, I choose them because they offer beautiful light, fascinating details, unique architecture & endless photographic opportunities.
2. You'll discover Istanbul through the eyes of a curious foreign female photographer.
I'm not an official guide & I don't try to be one.
I'm a French photographer who has been living in Istanbul since 2013.
My perspective is shaped by curiosity, cultural differences & years of observing the city with fresh eyes.
I love noticing what many people walk past, asking questions, connecting stories & sharing the Istanbul I've fallen in love with.
3. Photography sets the pace.
Our workshop has a clear itinerary & a schedule, but we don't rush from one stop to the next.
We spend our time creating photographs, not simply collecting locations.
You'll have the space to observe, experiment, ask questions & enjoy the process, because the goal isn't to see more of Istanbul, it's to see it differently.
Elevate your photography…
whatever camera you use.
The Istanbul Photo Workshop isn't about the equipment you own, it's about the way you see.
So come with your best camera: the one you have with you (Chase Jarvis).
Whether you photograph with a professional camera, a mirrorless, a DSLR, or simply your phone, you'll learn to:
Rediscover the art of noticing.
Create stronger, more intentional compositions.
Tell stories through your photographs.
Experience Istanbul with fresh eyes.
I'll adapt my guidance to your level, so whether you're just starting out or you've been photographing for years, you'll leave with new ideas, greater confidence & better photographs.
How does it work?
3-hour private session
Up to 3 persons
Curated route
Easy booking
Cheat sheet from a professional
250 €
During the workshop:
Just follow me
Advice & recommendations
Immediate feedback
Afterwards:
Select 2 images & give titles
Feedbacks on our whatsapp group
The results
All these images were created during Mindful Photo Workshops, with a smartphone.
Testimonials
“I was able to take time again to see the beauty around me & to capture it.”
“I got back to noticing, admiring, looking rather that just seeing.”
“I learn so much at every workshop.”
“I realized I was too much in the making & less into the creating. It feels great to create again!“
Itineraries
Büyük Yeni Han
In one of the oldest caravanserai of Istanbul, we can discover the daily life of craftsmen as well as the building itself with its colors & textures.
From silver workers to the tea maker, this unique place offers the authentic Istanbul atmosphere. An incredible opportunity!
Istiklal street
More info soon
From Haliç bridge
to Süleymaniye mosque
The modern Haliç bridge - which holds a metro station - is full of lines
& geometric features.
On the other hand, Süleymaniye mosque - 5 centuries older - offers us a magnificent architecture
& a unique view of the city.
From Galata bridge
to Haliç bridge
Galata bridge, full of fishermen, has a very special atmosphere & a lot of geometric features.
On the way to Haliç bridge, we’ll go through an old caravanserai.
Then we’ll discover the very much contemporary bridge itself
& its endless lines.
Galataport
This brand new area is not only offering restaurants & shops: it’s also full of lines, reflections & framings.
It offers lots of opportunities to create different photos thanks to a very modern architecture.
From Karaköy
to Balat & Fener
The workshop begins with a ride on a ferry on the Golden Horn from Karaköy to Balat.
Then we walk from this very typical area to finally end up in the famous & gentrified area of Fener. Lots of occasions to create different & stronger images.
From Galata tower
to Galata bridge
The Galata neigborhood is all about ld streets, old buildings, old pavements, old tower in an area full of life. This gives us chances to work on contrasts, leading lines & fun street art.
Then Galata bridge offers fishermen waiting patiently & all lots of lines to play with.
On the Bosphorus
Istanbul would not be the same without the Bosphorus. Not only riding a ferry-boat on the Bosphorus offers beautiful points of view over the city, but it also gives us time to photograph the boat itself, as another symbol of the city.
Leading lines, reflections, framings, everything is there to create beautiful images.
Kuzguncuk
The small village of Kuzguncuk on the asian side of the Bosphorus, right by the water, is charming thanks to its antique Ottoman wooden houses. Their architectures & colors will surprise you. Jews, Armenians & Greek populations lived there & you’ll find religious buildings in different places. Cobblestone paved streets, trees and a huge vegetable garden are like cherry on the cake!
From Sirkeci to Eminönü
- ON HOLD AT THE MOMENT -
From the Sirkeci train station that used to welcome the Orient Express to a tiny mosque build by the famous architect Mimar Sinan, you will have zillions of photographic opportunities thanks to some Art Nouveau or ottoman-style buildings in Eminönü.
Büyük Valide Han
Büyük Valide Han is THE oldest caravanserai in Istanbul is a treasure to visit & photograph. It’s both ancient AND the location for many wholesale shops, workshops, and a lot of broken walls! It’s fascinating & you’ll remember this experience for a long time.
Hidden gems in Eminönü
From the Grand Bazaar to the Spice Bazaar, you’ll see many many shops, restaurants, delivery guys, sellers drinking tea. During this workshop, I’ll show you incredible hidden places you would never ever find yourself. From a business center to an almost abandoned inn, endless photo opportunities will be there for you to catch.
Grand Bazaar
(2 itineraries possible)
The famous Grand Bazaar had been photographed a million times already. Hopefully, by going “behind the scene” to discover the daily life of workers, we have occasions to capture this unique place very differently.
I know it all & will open the doors for you !