Istanbul Kağıthane · Personal Brand Profile
Professional personal portrait sessions in Istanbul are scheduled by Burak Bulut Yıldırım on select dates for entrepreneurs, consultants, academics, authors, speakers, and other professionals who wish to manage their personal brand visibility in a controlled manner.
At the studio in Kağıthane, Istanbul, we produce visual sets tailored for LinkedIn, personal websites, speaker profiles, press kits, and PR use for individuals in need of personal branding photography and professional portrait sessions. The photo sessions are prepared based on Burak Bulut Yıldırım’s experience in portraiture, fashion, advertising, and lighting—gained since 2005—and are distinct from quick personal photo packages. Retouching is kept natural; skin texture, age, and personal expression are preserved.
Entrepreneurs, consultants, academics, authors, speakers, and independent professionals who want to manage their personal brand visibility in a professional manner.
At our studio in Kağıthane, Istanbul. Depending on your needs, we can also arrange a shoot at a selected location or in an office suitable for professional use.
60 min 10,000 TL, 90 min 15,000 TL, 120 min 22,000 TL. Packages are categorized based on the final number of photos, duration, and number of looks.
LinkedIn profile photo, website profile photo, PR photo shoot, speaker profile, media kit, and professional social media presence.
The packages on this page are designed for entrepreneur portraits, consultant portraits, academic portraits, author portraits, LinkedIn profile photos, personal website profile photos, and use in PR materials. All three sessions are planned and conducted by Burak Bulut Yıldırım.
A brief and controlled update
A short photo session for those who want to update their professional profile photo in a controlled setting.
Included
Main usage set
LinkedIn is the main package for those who want multiple options for their personal website, press kit, and professional social media.
Included
Extensive personal brand archive
For those who want different looks, different uses, and a broader archive of personal brand imagery—all in a single session.
Included
The following services can be added to a portrait session. On the general portrait page, we do not list hair and makeup as part of the main package; if needed, they are arranged separately before the shoot.
You can select additional items beyond the number included in the package.
Natural and camera-friendly preparation before a shoot with HMUA.
To ensure the hair style appears controlled within the light and frame.
Hair and makeup prep in a single session.
If the publication, press, or submission deadline is approaching, the shoot is scheduled in advance.
It is considered for urgent needs outside of the scheduled dates.
Clothing selection is planned based on visual appeal and intended use.
For on-location shoots, location, transportation, and setup requirements are taken into account.
Short promotional videos or social media content can be created to boost personal brand visibility.
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.
The day after the shoot, all the photos taken will be shared in a low-resolution online gallery so you can make your selection. From the gallery, you’ll choose the final photos included in your package and add any additional ones if you’d like. The retouched final photos will be delivered within 3–5 business days after you’ve made your selection.
Package prices cover portraits that individuals will use to enhance their professional visibility: LinkedIn, personal website, resume, speaker profile, press kit, media kit, and social media profile. Advertising, sponsored content, and third-party commercial use are licensed separately.
This session is designed for people who want to present themselves not with a random profile photo, but through controlled lighting, proper posing, and a consistent visual style. The goal is not to produce a one-off photo, but to create a set of personal brand portraits that will serve you well for years to come—from LinkedIn to your personal website.
LUX Production’s personal portrait photo shoots in Istanbul are designed for individuals who need a professional image and public representation.
A traditional personal photo shoot often focuses on producing a few shots where the subject looks their best. A personal branding photo shoot, however, considers the individual’s expertise, professional standing, and public image as a whole. For this reason, before the shoot, it is clarified exactly how the photos will be used on LinkedIn, a personal website, a speaker profile, a press kit, or for PR purposes.
Burak Bulut Yıldırım’s approach to portraiture is not based solely on documenting the face. It focuses on revealing the subject’s professional standing, character, and need for representation. His experience with lighting, developed across advertising, fashion, corporate portraiture, and fine art photography, creates a controlled yet personalized portrait style in these shoots.
A single portrait rarely stays in just one place. When planned properly, the same photo can be used in various aspects of your professional image.
A powerful portrait is not a moment captured by chance. When the direction of the light, the camera’s distance from the face, the framing, and the expression all work together, the result is a photograph that can represent the subject for years to come. The following four points largely explain why a portrait works or why it falls short.
A single, soft, and directional light source defines facial features without washing them out. The intensity, direction, and balance of the light directly determine how the chin, cheekbones, and gaze are perceived. Flat, undirected light flattens the face, while uncontrolled, harsh light hardens the shadows.
Distortions in facial proportions are caused not by the lens, but by the camera’s distance from the face. Since a longer focal length allows the photographer to step back, facial features are captured more balanced. In full-frame terms, the range between 85 and 135 mm is known as the classic portrait range. Close-ups taken with a wide-angle lens, on the other hand, make the face appear larger and more prominent.
Eye level, shoulder angle, and the contrast between the background and the face all guide where the viewer’s gaze will go. A simple and uncluttered background keeps the focus on the person.
Even the best technical setup won’t work with the wrong expression. During filming, direction is provided through breathing, eye contact, and subtle facial expressions. The goal isn’t a memorized smile, but the person’s natural, recognizable self.
A brief preparation leads to immediate results. The following points are reviewed together before the shoot. None of these are mandatory rules; they are all adapted to your specific purpose.
This page serves as the main framework for individuals who need to build their personal brand visibility and professional presence. If your specific need is for a clear corporate application, an album or stage identity, or an audition submission, the relevant subpage will provide a more appropriate path.
If you’re an entrepreneur, consultant, academic, author, speaker, or independent professional in need of a strong set of main headshots that can be used across various platforms, this page is for you.
If you are planning a LinkedIn profile, company website, board of directors page, corporate press kit, or team photo shoot A portrait of a businessperson and executive The page provides a clearer overview.
For the album, stage persona, and PR Portrait of an artist and musician; for casting agencies and actor applications actor headshot / cast photo is more suitable.
After the photo shoot, an online selection gallery will be shared. In the gallery, you’ll see the available shots and select the final photos included in your package. If you’d like, you can add additional retouched final photos to your package.
All photos taken are shared the next day in a low-resolution online gallery for you to choose from. The final shots you select are naturally retouched and delivered as high-resolution JPEGs and web-optimized JPEGs.
A little preparation before the shoot helps ensure that the portrait session goes more smoothly. The items below are not mandatory; they are a practical checklist to help guide you.
Since Burak Bulut Yıldırım is based in Berlin for most of the year, personal brand portrait photo shoots in Istanbul are scheduled on specific dates. The availability of dates, locations, and additional services is confirmed separately before making a reservation.
If you need just one up-to-date professional profile photo, 60 minutes is enough. If you’re looking for a variety of options for LinkedIn, a personal website, a speaker profile, and a press kit, 90 minutes is a more balanced choice. If you need a broader portfolio of personal brand images, including different outfits and framing options, all in a single session, 120 minutes is the better option.
A classic portrait session often focuses on producing a few photos in which the subject looks their best. A personal branding photo shoot, on the other hand, takes into account the subject’s expertise, professional standing, and public image. For this reason, we review your LinkedIn profile, personal website, speaker profile, press kit, and PR materials together before the shoot.
Yes. If the intended uses are clarified before the shoot, different shots can be taken during the same session for a LinkedIn profile photo, a personal website profile photo, a speaker profile, and a PR kit.
Yes. Before the shoot, we discuss the outfit, the purpose of the shoot, and the overall visual direction. During the shoot, we provide guidance on posture, shoulder angle, gaze, expression, and framing.
Yes. The day after the shoot, all the photos taken will be shared in a low-resolution online gallery so you can make your selection. You select the final photos included in your package from the gallery; additional final photos can be added if desired. Once the selected final photos have been retouched, they are delivered as high-resolution, web-optimized JPEGs.
For those coming from outside Istanbul, the shoot date, travel time, and delivery schedule are confirmed in advance. The studio is located in Kağıthane, Istanbul; due to the limited availability of dates in Istanbul, we recommend scheduling your appointment well in advance.
Shooting takes place at a studio in Kağıthane, Istanbul. Depending on the needs, an office, hotel, or another location suitable for professional use can also be arranged.
Personal branding and portrait photography packages are available in three tiers: 60 minutes for 10,000 TL, 90 minutes for 15,000 TL, and 120 minutes for 22,000 TL.
The session lasts 60, 90, or 120 minutes. Depending on the package, you’ll receive between 3 and 10 final photos with natural retouching. All photos taken are shared in a low-resolution online gallery the next day for you to choose from.
Yes. Throughout the shoot, we’ll guide you through your expressions, gaze, posture, and facial angles. The goal isn’t to make you look different from who you are, but to help you appear natural and confident on camera.
60 minutes may be sufficient for a single up-to-date profile photo. If a more balanced set is needed for LinkedIn, a personal website, a press kit, and a speaker profile, 90 minutes would be more appropriate. For a more extensive personal brand portfolio, 120 minutes is recommended.
All photos taken are shared the next day in a low-resolution online gallery for selection. The selected final photos are delivered as high-resolution JPEGs and web-optimized JPEGs. Depending on your needs, horizontal, vertical, and square compositions can be planned during the shoot.
Additional services such as a final photo with extra retouching, professional makeup, professional hair styling, hair and makeup, fast turnaround, priority scheduling, styling support, on-location shoots, and short vertical videos can be planned before the shoot.
This page is designed to meet your personal branding and professional visibility needs. For artist and musician portraits—such as album covers, Spotify profiles, or stage identities—or for actor headshots and casting photos for casting agencies and actor applications, this page provides a more appropriate framework.
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 us a quick message for a date and a quote.
If you're looking for a headshot or personal branding photo shoot in Berlin, you can go through a separate brand: justaheadshot.co
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