Few cities in the world offer such a rich environment for street and documentary photography.  

Istanbul carries layers of culture, migration, faith, daily routine and complex human interactions — all unfolding across two continents divided by the Bosphorus.

Each district has its own visual and emotional atmosphere:  

• Eminönü & Sirkeci — movement, trade, rhythm and density  

• Karaköy — transitions, markets and waterfront energy  

• Balat & Fener — narrow streets, colour, texture and local life  

• Beyoğlu — contemporary culture, flow and diverse communities  

• Üsküdar & Kadıköy — quieter routines, neighbourhood identity and softer light

Istanbul is not about photographing monuments.  

It is about reading gestures, atmospheres and contrasts — between devotion and daily life, tradition and modernity, silence and intensity.

This workshop is ideal for photographers who want to develop:

• strong scene-reading skills  

• the ability to work in visually rich environments  

• sensitivity to cultural context and human presence  

• confidence in dynamic, unpredictable spaces  

• a structured documentary approach to complex urban life

Istanbul teaches observation, patience and the importance of working with intention.