| Serkan Emiroglu was born just outside of Istanbul, where he later moved as a teenager. Through-out school he worked for a barber, a cafe, a florist and finally a portrait studio, where he discovered his love for photography. He left his studies in electrical engineering to study photography and began assisting in still-life studio. While finishing his studies, he soon began shooting fashion for local and international magazines in Turkey. For the last few years he has been based in Europe, residing in Paris.
Drawing on memories of his past, his work is intimate, introspective and quietly beautiful. Serkan’s love of shooting landscape is seen in the remoteness and solitude in his compositions, which adds a tension to the reflective atmosphere. His experience in still-life comes through in his appreciation of classical aesthetic and porcelein textures. In his photographs he is searching for surreal, shy, and awkward moments, but keeping the mood reserved and stylish.
Exhibitions, Publications, Awards
2002- Solo Exhibition "Belief" The Marmara Exhibition Salon, Istanbul
2004- Exhibition "Liasons" Stephane Ackermann Gallery, Luxembourg
2007- Portfolio featured at "Colophon", Luxembourg
2007- Awarded PDN 30 "New and Emerging Photographers to Watch", NewYork
2007- The International Color Awards- Winner of Fashion Category, London
Editorials published in Nico International, Addict Magazine, Marie Claire Turkey,
Elle Turkey, Ikidebir, Harper's Bazaar Turkey |
