I was born in Istanbul Turkey. I used to work 13 years as a professional sports photographer in one of the most popular Turkish newspapers - Milliyet Daily Newspaper (Circulation 600.000 +).

I travelled all around the world for sports activities (2002 Indianapolis USA World Basketball Championship - 1997 Bari Italy Mediterrenian Games - 1996 England European Football Championship - 1994 Tunisia African Football Championship - 1993 Germany World Basketball Championship etc...)

I have 6 awards (Turkish Sports Writers Ass. Best Sports Pictures of the Year Award 1992,1993, 1995, Renault Mais Best Sports Picture of the mont Award October 1996, Turkish Federation of Gymnastic Best Gymnastic Picture of the year Award 1997, - Nikon Net Editors Choice Month of October Award (Sports) 2002)I live in NYC. I`m a freelance photographer.

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