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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1-92.jpg” alt=”Interview with Ali Naim Ulusoglu” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ animation_style=”fade”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n
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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/2-57.jpg” alt=”Interview with Ali Naim Ulusoglu” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ max_width=”60%”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.7″]Ali Naim Ulusoglu is a Luxury Photographer based out of Istanbul, Turkey. Ali holds a degree in mechanical engineering and originally pursued a career in the same field. With the support of his family, Ali quit his job to pursue his passion of photography, becoming a full time commercial photographer.<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/3-50.jpg” alt=”Interview with Ali Naim Ulusoglu” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Question ??” module_class=”in_question” _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Answer” module_class=”in_answer” _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n My name is Ali Naim Ulusoglu, I was born in Izmir,Turkey in 1978. I was almost 10 years old when I received my first camera which was a Polaroid. So a new journey began for a little boy with an ambition, being a photographer. I tried many different types of amateur cameras until the day I met my first DSLR in 1997, the Nikon D70 while I was going to university to be a mechanical engineer.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/4-47.jpg” alt=”Interview with Ali Naim Ulusoglu” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n In those years at university, I was an amateur photographer, shooting portraits and landscapes. Then I finally graduated from university and started to work to gain my life as an engineer which was my profession, so in those circumstances, it seemed to be the best idea.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/5-47.jpg” alt=”Interview with Ali Naim Ulusoglu” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n However I never gave up my ambition to be a photographer and decided to built my own studio at home. During this period, I had been working as an engineer during the day and shooting photographs of jewelries from my friend\u2019s store at night, and at the same time I was self-teaching and received many tutorials and training online. Definitely a very busy and exhausting period of time.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/6-9.png” alt=”Interview with Ali Naim Ulusoglu” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n The milestone of my life was the day I came across a web site, called Photigy.com. The quality of my pictures developed rapidly and consequently I received a business offer from Istanbul.<\/p>\n \n\n<\/p>\n Now, I am working with the biggest jewelry company in Turkey and broaden my abilities to be a still life photographer, specialized in luxury products.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/6-41.jpg” alt=”Interview with Ali Naim Ulusoglu” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n My best support is my beloved wife, Yansi, who taught me \u201cdo not run after your ambitions, but reach for them. Forgot the past, not to worry about future, live the moment\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/7-12.png” alt=”Interview with Ali Naim Ulusoglu” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Question ??” module_class=”in_question” _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Answer” module_class=”in_answer” _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n To live a life how I imagine.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/7-29.jpg” alt=”Interview with Ali Naim Ulusoglu” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Question ??” module_class=”in_question” _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Answer” module_class=”in_answer” _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n Through a direct contact. I have sent my photos to companies which might be needing a still life photographer.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1-93.jpg” alt=”Interview with Ali Naim Ulusoglu” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Question ??” module_class=”in_question” _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Answer” module_class=”in_answer” _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n While shooting a close up of a live alligator \ud83d\ude42 No, no, just kidding. I always try to do find clients who are not happy with their current situation, not achieved what exactly they look for. Therefore, most of my clients are in a very high demand, so generally it\u2019s challenging.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/8-7.png” alt=”Interview with Ali Naim Ulusoglu” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Question ??” module_class=”in_question” _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Answer” module_class=”in_answer” _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n \ud83d\ude42 Of course, my lovely diffusers\u2026<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/9-26.jpg” alt=”Interview with Ali Naim Ulusoglu” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Question ??” module_class=”in_question” _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Answer” module_class=”in_answer” _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n Well, this is a question without a proper answer, I believe it changes according to the person and what she\/he would like to do. Still, there are some tips that I can propose.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/10-22.jpg” alt=”Interview with Ali Naim Ulusoglu” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n First of all, never consider being a photographer is just having an occupation, this is a very cheerful, interesting and experimental path that you will walk on until the last day of your life. At least, it is like that from my point of view.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/11-24.jpg” alt=”Interview with Ali Naim Ulusoglu” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n So be yourself to be successful, do what you feel. Don\u2019t shoot for someone else, always shoot for yourself. (But keep in mind, don\u2019t force your client too much \ud83d\ude42 )<\/p>\n <\/p>\n While you are looking to start your own studio, always be simple, stay away from fancy and unnecessary investments, search for the correct equipment for your business.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/12-24.jpg” alt=”Interview with Ali Naim Ulusoglu” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n Don\u2019t stop learning, there are always things that you have never heard of. Do experiments and try to find things have not been tried before.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Strictly focus on a market and specialize in it. Don\u2019t shoot for different types of clients. If you would like to be a still life photographer, leave the fashion to someone else. In the beginning, this will be the toughest quest for you, but at the end, you will get the benefit more than you think.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/13-22.jpg” alt=”Interview with Ali Naim Ulusoglu” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Question ??” module_class=”in_question” _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Answer” module_class=”in_answer” _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n Spiritually, I have learnt to be free minded. It is the hardest thing to do in the world, so just relax and let it go. Technically, diffusers are your best friend while shooting, always keep one close to you.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/14-21.jpg” alt=”Interview with Ali Naim Ulusoglu” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.7″]<\/p>\n \nVisit Ali’s Website<\/a> Meet Ali Naim Ulusoglu: Luxury Still Life Photographer Meet Ali Naim Ulusoglu: Luxury Still Life Photographer First of all, never consider being a photographer is just having an occupation, this is a very cheerful, interesting and experimental path that you will walk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4869,"featured_media":61708,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5989],"tags":[8598,8597,8596],"yst_prominent_words":[8469,8467,8465,8486,8475,8473,8479,8482,8480,8476,4404,6042,8579,8466,8464,8463,8468,8477,1800,8481],"class_list":["post-61686","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interview","tag-interview-with-ali-naim-ulusoglu","tag-luxury-still-life-photographer","tag-meet-ali-naim-ulusoglu"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61686","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4869"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61686"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61686\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61686"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61686"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61686"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photigy.com\/school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=61686"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n <\/p>\nPhotigy Interview with Luxury Photographer Ali Naim Ulusoglu<\/span><\/h2>\n
Could you tell us about your background Ali? Have you gone to school for photography or were you self taught?<\/h2>\n
Why did you decide to make Photography a business?<\/h2>\n
How did you find your first client? Was it through an agency or through direct contact?<\/h2>\n
What has been one of your greatest challenges when it comes to commercial photography?<\/h2>\n
Besides the camera, lights, and computer, what is one piece of studio equipment you could not live without?<\/h2>\n
What is some advice you would give to someone who is looking to start their own photography studio? Is it all about business, technical aptitude, art, etc\u2026 What would you tell a newcomer?<\/h2>\n
What is the most important thing you have learned about photography and the creative process that you want to share with the world?<\/h2>\n
The Photigy Team would like to thank Ali for his passionate insights and for sharing his amazing works. We wish him success and can’t wait to see more of his works.<\/span>
\n <\/p>\nWhere to find Ali Naim Ulusoglu:<\/h3>\n
\nAdd Ali on Google Plus<\/a>
\nFollow Ali on 500px<\/a>
\nSee more of his portfolio on tumblr<\/a>
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