A Moment in Istanbul · Daytime
The Crossing
Feels like a story you were actually part of.
A Moment by Deniz AksoyDocumentary portraits4.9(16) SamplePlaceholder photo by Kamil Kalkan / Unsplash
In Deniz's words
The Story
We meet at Kadıköy pier with a glass of tea and wait for the ferry with the gulls. On the crossing to Europe we head for the open back deck, where the wind and the skyline do most of the work.
I won't ask you to pose much. I'd rather follow along, notice the small things and catch you laughing at a gull. We take a short walk along the Eminönü waterfront, then ride back, usually with softer light and more relaxed faces. Your photos read like a short story of your day on the Bosphorus.
The album
Placeholder photos by other photographers on Unsplash, not by Deniz. Tap any photo to see it full screen and view its credit.
Meet your photographer
I'm Deniz
Photographer · Istanbul, Türkiye
Honest, documentary portraits that read like a real story.
I spent eight years as a news photographer. I watch closely, wait, and photograph things as they really are. Now I do it on the ferry, with travellers at their most relaxed.
Is this Moment for you?
You'll love it if
You want real momentsCouples and friends who'd like the story of a day, not a set of poses.
How I'll direct you
I mostly followI'll suggest where to sit or stand, then step back and wait for the real thing.
Maybe not for you if
You get seasickEach crossing takes about 20 minutes, and the Bosphorus can be choppy.
Plan your crossing
When
Late morning or afternoonFerries leave every 20 minutes or so. I'll pick the one with the best light.
Where we meet
Kadıköy pierOver a glass of tea. We finish back at Kadıköy.
Walking
About 1 kmA short walk along the Eminönü waterfront between crossings.
What to wear
Layers you can move inIt's windy on deck. Scarves and coats look great in the wind.
If it rains
We still goGrey skies and spray make my favourite stories. Storms mean a new date.
Not included
Ferry fares and teaYou'll need an Istanbulkart or a ticket for each crossing.
What you get
- 2 hrsphotoshoot
- ~40 photosedited
- Privateonline gallery
- 7 daysto delivery
- 1–4 peopleper session
“Edited in my style: natural colour or black and white, like a short documentary.”
Illustrative session details for this concept demo.
Reviews
- Photos
- 5.0
- Feeling at ease
- 4.9
- Communication
- 4.9
- As described
- 5.0
Sample reviews written to show the design. They're not from real customers. The proposed review flow is for travellers who completed a booking and received their gallery.
It was grey and windy and Deniz loved it. The photos feel like a short film of our day on the Bosphorus.
No posing at all. Just us laughing at the gulls with tea in hand. Exactly what we wanted.
Deniz notices everything. Some of our favourite photos are moments we didn't know were happening.
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