Album and promotional portrait photos
Istanbul Kağıthane · Album · Press · Stage Profile
Artist and Musician Portrait Photography in Istanbul
Portrait sessions tailored for musicians, singers, DJs, artists, and creative professionals who want to carefully craft their professional visual identity—for album covers, Spotify, Apple Music, and press and PR purposes.
At our studio in Kağıthane, Istanbul, we organize portrait and album cover photo shoots for artists, musicians, singers, DJs, and creative professionals who build their public identity on stage. The shoot is designed with lighting, color, framing, and styling choices that align with the artist’s musical identity for use in Spotify profile photos, Apple Music profiles, press kits, PR materials, concert posters, social media announcements, and professional media kits.
An artist’s photo is not merely a beautiful portrait; it is a visual representation that simultaneously conveys the artist’s stage persona, the atmosphere of the music, and the medium in which it will be published. For this reason, the album cover, press photo, Spotify/Apple Music profile image, and social media announcement can all be designed in the same aesthetic style; however, they should be planned using different framing and formats.
Who is it for?
Musicians, singers, DJs, visual and performing artists, writers, speakers, and creative professionals who build a stage or media presence.
What is it used for?
Album/single cover, Spotify and Apple Music profile, press release, PR kit, concert poster, management kit, and EPK.
Prices
Individual artist sessions start at 12,500 TL, and band/group photo shoots start at 30,000 TL.
Who does the filming?
The portraits of artists and musicians in Istanbul are planned and executed directly by Burak Bulut Yıldırım.
Selected artists and portrait referencesMusician / writerTuna Kiremitçi MusicianJonas Draege Music groupQuartet Jazz Band MusicianFuat Ergin Author / SpeakerSerdar Kuzuloglu PortraitLUX Production
Album, promotional, and professional portrait photography
Photography sessions for artists and creative professionals go beyond simply creating social media profile photos. Musical identity, press use, cover potential, and stage presence are all taken into consideration.
Album cover and promotional portrait shoot
Promotional and image photos for a jazz band
Artist portraits and promotional images
Professional portraits and editorial use
Since 2005, the artist has been engaged in portrait and commercial visual production
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01 · Prices and Plans
Most Popular
Artist, musician, and album cover photo shoot packages
The packages on this page are designed for Spotify profile photos, Apple Music profiles, YouTube, Instagram, websites, press photo shoots, PR photo shoots, press kits, and single and album cover photo shoots. Projects requiring more conceptual setups, custom decor, styling, or video are planned on a project-by-project basis.
Scope of use: Package prices cover portraits created for an artist, musician, or creative professional’s own profile, platform, and press and PR use. Advertising campaigns, brand collaborations, sponsored content, and third-party commercial use are licensed separately.
Profile and brief introduction
60-Minute Artist Portrait
12,500 TL
A controlled photo shoot for an artist profile, a Spotify/Apple Music visual, or a short-term PR announcement.
Included
- 60-minute shoot
- 4 professionally retouched final photos
- 1 outfit
- Expression and lighting direction based on the artist's identity
- Shots suitable for profiles, Spotify, social media, and the press
- Online Election Gallery
- Delivery of high-resolution JPEGs optimized for the web
Main Artist Profile Set
90-Minute Artist Profile Session
18,000 TL
It generates multiple usage options for Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Instagram, the website, press releases, PR materials, and artist profiles.
Included
- 90-minute shoot
- 8 professionally retouched final photos
- 2–3 outfits
- Direction of expression, lighting, and atmosphere based on the artist’s identity
- Vertical and horizontal framing options
- Delivery of files for profiles, press kits, PR, and social media
- Online Election Gallery
- Delivery of high-resolution JPEGs optimized for the web
Album/Single Era
120-Minute Editorial Portrait Session
25,000 TL
For artists looking for album cover photo shoots, single announcements, press photos, stage visuals, or a more editorial portrait style.
Included
- 120 minutes of filming
- 12 professionally retouched final photos
- Clothes up to size 4
- Vertical and horizontal shots for a single or album cover
- More controlled lighting, atmosphere, and visual guidance
- Separate delivery sets for profiles, press, social media, and portfolios
- Online Election Gallery
- Delivery of high-resolution JPEGs optimized for the web
02 · Band and group photoshoot
Project-based
Band/group portraits, album covers, and promotional materials
A group’s collective identity and each member’s individual character can be developed during the same session. The deliverables are prepared for press kits, single and album covers, Spotify and Apple Music profile images, platform profiles, and social media announcements.
A group of two members
Band Session
Starting at 30,000 TL
Group photos and individual artist sets for 2 members.
Included
- Group photos
- Individual set for 2 members
- Framing options for press kits and platform use
- Online Election Gallery
Additional member
Each Additional Member
+8,000 TL
Additional photo sessions included with individual and group photo sessions.
Included
- Individual photos for an additional member
- Shooting included in group compositions
- The same standard for lighting and ambiance
- Web and social media delivery variations
Covers and Visuals
Album / Single Concept
According to the project
For projects that require visual planning focused on set design, atmosphere, styling, props, and cover art.
Plannable
- Concept focused on album and single covers
- Set design / custom set design
- Styling and Creative Direction
- Short vertical videos or behind-the-scenes content
Hair, makeup, and styling are recommended for band photo shoots. For album-release photo shoots, set design, special decor, and short video projects can be included as needed.
03 · Additional creative services
Optional preparation, setup, and content support
For artist and musician photo shoots, hair, makeup, styling, and set design are an integral part of the visual identity. These services are planned separately prior to the shoot, if needed.
Retouch
Final photo with additional retouching
1,500 TL per photo. Additional photos can be selected beyond the number included in the package.
Preparation
Professional Makeup
8,500 TL. Compatible with cameras and lighting, for natural and controlled makeup application.
Preparation
Professional Hair Preparation
To ensure that the hairstyle appears controlled within the stage identity, lighting, and frame.
Full preparation
Hair + Makeup
14,000 TL. Hair and makeup in a single session.
Delivery
Fast final delivery in 24–48 hours
If the publication, press, or submission deadline is approaching, the shoot is scheduled in advance.
Calendar
Outside the calendar / priority date
It is considered for urgent needs outside of the scheduled dates.
Styling
Styling support
According to the project. For the clothing, the period atmosphere, and the visual world.
Set
Set design / custom set design
Depending on the project. For an album, single, or campaign-specific atmosphere.
Contents
Short vertical video / behind the scenes
Depending on the project, additional content may be produced for social media, announcements, or PR efforts.
04 · Reservation, Pickup, and Use
What You Need to Know Before Making a Purchase Decision
Dates and Reservations
Istanbul will open for a limited time
The Istanbul calendar opens at specific times of the year, in accordance with the Berlin–Istanbul work schedule. A advance payment is required to confirm the date, and the remaining balance is due on the payment date. Date changes are evaluated based on the applicable calendar.
Delivery
Online Election Gallery
After the shoot, an online selection gallery will be shared. In the gallery, you’ll view the available shots, select the final photos included in your package, and add additional final photos if you’d like. The retouched final photos will be delivered within 3–5 business days after selection.
Right of Use
Scope of Professional Visibility
Package prices cover portraits that the artist will use for their own professional visibility: platform profile, website, press kit, press materials, and social media profile. Advertising, sponsored content, and third-party commercial use are licensed separately.
05 · Scope
Who is it for, and who isn't it for?
This photo shoot is designed for individuals and teams who want to establish the artist’s public visual identity not through random profile photos, but through controlled lighting, atmosphere, and proper direction.
01
Suitable profile
- Musicians, singers, DJs
- Performance artists and visual artists
- Authors, speakers, and creative professionals
- Artists who have released albums or singles
- Artists who prepare press releases and PR materials
- Managers, record labels, and PR agencies
02
Not suitable
- For those who just want a quick social media content package
- Those looking for TikTok/YouTube video content packages
- Those looking for Reels and short-form video production as their primary service
- Those interested in a model test shoot
- People who ask for dating app photos
- Jobs that require a daily profile photo
03
Go to the correct page
For an acting agency, casting application, or actor's portfolio actor headshot and cast photo; for use by executives or in the business world A portrait of a businessperson and executive; for a general comparison All portrait photography options That might be more accurate.
06 · Usage
What is an artist's photo used for?
An artist’s visuals work across multiple platforms simultaneously. A well-planned photo shoot conveys a consistent brand identity across all platforms, from digital to print.
CoverAlbum and single covers
A square composition—a frame that conveys the world of music while leaving room for powerful imagery and graphic design.
PlatformSpotify / Apple Music
A profile picture that’s clear enough to be easily recognized on a small screen and distinctive enough to reflect the artist’s identity.
PressPR and EPK
Press releases, festival submissions, management portfolios, interviews, and publishable portraits for media use.
StagePosters and Announcements
A visual package featuring a concert poster, tour announcement, social media post, and stage identity.
07 · Difference
The Difference Between Burak Bulut Yıldırım and an Artist's Portrait
Burak Bulut Yıldırım’s approach to artist portraits is a more controlled exercise in visual identity than standard promotional photography. His experience with lighting, developed across the fields of portraiture, fashion, advertising, and the fine arts, is used to create a visual language that brings to life the artist’s stage persona, the atmosphere of the music, and their creative practice.
The distance between the on-screen character and the real person is deliberately managed in these shoots. There is a fine-art depth to the images, yet the results remain publishable and usable. Burak Bulut Yıldırım is a portrait, advertising, and fashion photographer who has been producing professional photography since 2005, working between Istanbul and Berlin. Portraits of artists and musicians are scheduled on select dates in Istanbul.
08 · Distinction
An album cover, a press photo, and a profile picture are not the same thing
Album cover
Conceptual and memorable image
It calls for a more atmospheric, powerful image that appeals to the visual memory. It captures the world of music in a single frame.
Press Profile
Editorial and publishable photos
It should be more readable, cleaner, and compatible with media layouts. It works well in newspapers, magazines, and digital media.
Platform Profile
Recognizability on a small screen
It should be clear enough to remain recognizable even at a small size on Spotify, Apple Music, and social media platforms, yet distinctive enough to convey the artist’s identity.
09 · Technical and Format
How do you plan album covers and visuals for digital platforms?
An artist’s image is often first viewed in a small frame on a phone screen. For this reason, technical requirements are just as crucial as aesthetic considerations. When planning a shoot, the final format is taken into account from the start; once the target platform and distribution service are determined, the file specifications are prepared accordingly.
01
Cover / single
- Square composition and strong silhouette
- A legible font or symbolic atmosphere on a small screen
- Cover text and graphic design area
- Clean content that complies with platform rules
02
Press / PR
- Horizontal press portrait
- Vertical portrait
- Image of a square profile
- A large square suitable for text placement
- Lightweight version optimized for the web
03
Social / platform
- Profile picture
- Banner or announcement image
- Possible framing options for Reels / video thumbnails
- Negative space and facial positioning
- Horizontal, vertical, and square variations
10 · Brief
How do you prepare a brief for an artist's portrait?
A portrait of an artist or musician is not limited to simply producing a “good photo.” Before the shoot, the genre of music, the era of the project, the stage persona, the press language, and the publication schedule must all be considered together. The clearer the brief, the more powerfully the shoot will establish a visual world.
01
It would be helpful if you shared this
- Information about albums, singles, concerts, tours, or press releases
- Music genre, period atmosphere, and visual style
- Cover, profile, poster, press, and social media applications
- Color, light, styling, decor, or spatial references
- Specific format requirements from a manager, PR agency, or record label
02
The decision is made on set
- How directly the artist should look at the camera
- Will it focus more on portraits or atmospheric images?
- Black-and-white, color, or a need for a more intense color palette
- Close-up, full-length, negative space, and cover shot balance
- Whether the photo to be released to the press will be the same as or different from the album cover image
03
Decisions That Help You Lose Weight
- Relying on the same single photo for every platform
- The cover is too conceptual; the press photo is too closed-off
- Excessive styling or heavy retouching that makes it difficult to read facial expressions
- Planning last-minute shoots without finalizing the broadcast schedule
11 · Visual language
How is an artist's identity translated into a photograph?
In an artist portrait, styling, setting, and lighting are not separate decisions. Clothing, hair, makeup, background, decor, instruments, color, and body posture must all come together to form a single visual statement. LUX Production’s experience in photography, video, and creative production allows us to integrate portrait shoots into a broader visual identity project when necessary.
It works properly
Conveying the genre of music without resorting to clichés
The atmosphere establishes a connection with the artist’s music; however, it does not rely on direct imitation or clichéd symbols.
It works properly
Styling that doesn't cover the face or body language
Clothing, hair, makeup, and accessories reinforce the artist’s identity; they do not detract from the photograph’s clarity.
It works properly
Clean alternatives for the press and the platform
Shots that are more intense for the cover, more readable for the press, and clearer for the platform can all be planned during the same session.
12 · Process
How does the filming process work?
01
Preliminary preparations
- Music genre and artist identity
- Album / single / PR purposes
- Reference images
- Clothing and Styling
- Decisions regarding color and atmosphere
02
Shooting
- Lighting and Atmosphere Setup
- Expression, posture, and framing
- Portrait and wide-angle options
- Horizontal, vertical, and square orientations
- Cover and press coverage
03
Delivery
- Online Election Gallery
- A selection appropriate for the publication
- Retouch
- Format recommendations for the web, social media, and the press
- Delivery of high-resolution, web-optimized JPEGs
13 · Planning
Which package should you choose?
If you only need an up-to-date artist profile or a short-term promotional image, 60 minutes is sufficient. If you want a more balanced set of visuals for Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, your website, press kit, and social media, the 90-minute session is the main package. If you need visuals for a single, an album release, a more editorial portrait style, or cover art options, 120 minutes is the better choice. If you need both group identity shots and individual member portraits, a separate band session will be scheduled.
60 minutesProfile Update
For an artist profile, platform image, or short-term PR announcement.
90 minutesMain profile set
A balanced set of visuals for Spotify, Apple Music, print, social media, and web use.
120 minutesEditorial period
For the album/single era, cover art options, and the need for a more powerful atmosphere.
BandGroup identity
Group photos, member portraits, PR, and platform usage are planned separately.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a portrait session for an artist or musician cost?
Individual artist and musician portrait sessions start at 12,500 TL. There are three individual packages: 60 minutes for 12,500 TL, a 90-minute artist profile session for 18,000 TL, and a 120-minute editorial portrait session for 25,000 TL.
Is an album cover photo the same thing as a classic artist portrait?
No. An album cover photo is more conceptual; it’s planned according to the square format and the visual world of the music. A classic artist portrait, on the other hand, should be more visually accessible for use in press, PR, and platform profiles. A 120-minute editorial session produces potential shots for singles and album covers; conceptual cover projects involving set design, atmosphere, and styling are planned on a project-by-project basis.
Are there any band or group photos?
Yes. A band session starts at 30,000 TL; this package includes group shots and individual photo sets for 2 members. An additional 8,000 TL is charged for each additional member.
What aspect ratios are required for Spotify and Apple Music?
For Spotify and Apple Music, a square profile image is required—a clear portrait that can be easily recognized on a small screen, along with horizontal and vertical PR alternatives as needed. During the photo shoot, the platform profile, YouTube, press kit, press images, website, and social media use are all taken into consideration.
What are the additional services?
Professional makeup is 8,500 TL, professional hair styling is 8,500 TL, and hair + makeup is 14,000 TL. A final photo with additional retouching can be added for 1,500 TL per photo. Styling, set design, and concepts focused on album or single covers, as well as short vertical videos, are planned on a project-by-project basis.
When will the photos be delivered?
The final photos will be delivered within 3–5 business days after you make your selection. Express delivery (24–48 hours) can be arranged before the shoot and is priced at +.
How does the election gallery work?
After the shoot, an online selection gallery will be shared. You’ll choose the final photos included in the package from the gallery; additional final photos can be added if you’d like. Once the selected final photos have been retouched, they’ll be delivered as high-resolution, web-optimized JPEGs.
Do you do photo shoots of musicians in Istanbul?
Yes. Portraits of musicians, singers, and artists with Burak Bulut Yıldırım can be scheduled on select dates in Istanbul. The photo shoots are tailored for use in albums, press, PR, and stage imagery.
Are horizontal photos also being taken for use in press and PR?
Yes. Horizontal photos are particularly important for use in the press and PR; vertical portraits alone may not be sufficient for magazine layouts, news websites, festival announcements, and poster designs. Upon delivery, we provide format recommendations suitable for the web, social media, and the press.
What is the difference between an artist portrait and an influencer profile shoot?
An artist portrait is tailored for stage presence, album covers, and press and PR use. An influencer profile shoot, on the other hand, can be planned for a professional media kit, brand profile, speaker profile, or personal brand visibility outside of campaigns. Daily Reels/TikTok content packages are outside the main scope of this page.
Do you shoot Reels or video clips?
The services on this page focus on brand portraits and visual identity. Requests for videos, clips, and animated content are evaluated separately by the production team at LUX Production.
Is visual reference work done based on the music genre before filming?
Yes. The music genre, the feel of the era, the visual atmosphere, color, clothing, styling, and the intended purpose are all evaluated together before the shoot. The reference material takes into account the artist’s identity, target platforms, and release schedule.
Where is your studio in Istanbul?
The studio is located in Kağıthane, Istanbul, at Meydan Street No. 8B, 34413. It is situated on Ortabayır Square, behind Garanti Bank, approximately 600 meters from the Levent Metro station and Kanyon Shopping Mall. Shootings can be scheduled at the studio, in the office, or at a suitable location.
How far in advance should I book to find a date in Istanbul?
Since shoots are scheduled on specific dates, sharing your release schedule and the purpose of the shoot early on increases your chances of securing a suitable time slot. If you have an album, single, concert, press release, or PR schedule, it’s safer to plan the shoot as early as possible.
Should actor headshots or cast photos also be scheduled through this page?
No. For an acting agency, casting application, or actor's portfolio, actor headshot / cast photo The page offers a more accurate service framework.
Contact
Studio and Contact
For shoots in Istanbul, the studio is located in Kağıthane. Depending on your needs, shoots can be scheduled at the studio, in an office, or at a suitable location. Simply send a short message to discuss the date, package, and intended use.
Address and location
- Studio address
- 8B Meydan Street, 34413 Kağıthane / Istanbul
- Directions
- Located approximately 600 meters from the Levent Metro station and Kanyon Mall, behind Garanti Bank on Ortabayır Square.
Contact us
- bilgi@luxproduksiyon.com
- Send a message on WhatsApp
- Contact Page
- burakbulut.net/iletisim
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