Author name: sderekoy

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Moved my portfolio

I have finally put all my personal stuff under one roof, on my personal website.

I moved my photography portfolio as well. 

Before it was hosted on Adobe Portfolio which was somewhat convenient, however, limited in customization options.

I’m saying it’s somewhat convenient because Adobe […]

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Vlog – Include what’s necessary, exclude what’s not

In this second video, I explored some ideas based on a composition principle in photography and how we can see our lives through the lens of these ideas.

Just like in photographic composition:

What can be included in the composition of our lives, what can be excluded?

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Vlog – Less is more

In this video I talk about the concept of “less is more” in arts and how can we look at ourselves with this concept.

I’ll be making these videos more this year because I need to practice and get comfortable in front of the camera.

Have a nice 2025 and beyond…

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Glimpse – The Beauty of Venice

I love Venice.

I’ve been there twice; once in 2017 and once in 2023.

I was amazed each time. And can’t wait to visit this amazing city again. Hopefully many times.

This clip is a glimpse of how beautiful Venice is… ❤️

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Perfectionism

Perfectionism is an artists’ trait.

If you are an artist, it’s your superpower.

There are so many business/productivity advice to tell otherwise and discourage you.

“Done is better than perfect.”

“Get rid of the perfectionist in you.”

Oh dear! […]

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Audience in art and business

I still sometimes get confused by balancing business and art myself.

They are two different beasts, and you need to tame them differently.

Here is a piece of insight from a photographer working on his business for 6-7 years […]

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News

Today I saw another instance of cruelty shared by news outlets, on Twitter.

I couldn’t watch it.

And I stopped following all the news accounts.

Once again I realized that everyone should do what they have to do.

I’ll bring news from other worlds of beauty.

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Vlog – Libraries and Cafes, İstanbul

On April 30th, 2024 I visited the library cafe at the pier of Beşiktaş which is run by the İstanbul Municipality on my way to the office.

I first took the Üsküdar-Beşiktaş ferry. Recorded some b-roll videos.

Then I visited the […]

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Library Cafe, Beşiktaş

The best part of having a digital/location-independent business is, well…

You can work from wherever you want.

I’ve been in İstanbul for more than two weeks now.

Today I decided to go to the library cafe at the pier of Beşiktaş.

I very much liked the concept and […]

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