Travel stories
Multi-day coverage of a place and the people in it — for hotels, tourism boards and magazines that need frames with a pulse, not a stock library.
- Half-day & full-day rates
- Location scouting included
- Licensing for print & web
MERCEK Studio — Travel & Wedding Frames · Est. field notes
Hold the lightuntil it's true
An itinerant photographer for couples, hotels and editors. I don't stage the moment — I wait for it, then keep it sharp. Scroll slowly; the frames come into focus.
ISO 64 · pin-sharp
140+ stories shot
26 countries
1:1 creative direction
01 / WORK
Selected series
A contact sheet you read with your wrist. Move fast and the frames smear like a slow shutter; hold still and they lock to glass. Shutter speed = scroll speed.
02 / SERVICES
Three ways I work
Destination weddings
One photographer, all day, wherever the two of you say yes. Documentary first, a few directed portraits when the light asks for them.
- Single & multi-day (welcome → brunch)
- Travel arranged from base city
- Second shooter on request
Brand & editorial
Campaign and product frames that carry a house style — art direction, shot list and delivery handled end to end.
- Studio or on-location
- Usage & buy-out options
- Retouch & delivery specs
03 / PROCESS
Enquire → frame → deliver
Ask a date
Send the date, the type and the place. Within two working days you get availability, a plain-language quote and a sample gallery from similar work.
Frame the day
We agree a light-led plan — golden hours, key moments, must-have portraits. On the day I stay out of the way and read the room.
Deliver & license
A colour-graded online gallery, print-ready files and a clear licence. Standard delivery is four weeks; a sneak set lands within 72 hours.
04 / STUDIO
Behind the shutter
A photograph is a decision about when, not what.
MERCEK Studio is a one-person practice built on a simple habit: arrive early, stay late, and let the place set the pace. Ten years between airports and aisles have taught me that the frame worth keeping usually happens in the quiet minute before everyone expects it.
Based nowhere in particular · shooting everywhere · replies in EN & TR
05 / VOICES
In their words
He shot our elopement like he'd known us for years and disappeared exactly when we needed to be alone. The gallery still makes us cry.— Sample couple, Aegean coast
The travel set doubled our booking-page conversions. Every frame looks like a place you'd cancel plans to visit.— Sample boutique hotel, marketing lead
Delivered ahead of deadline, licensing crystal clear, zero hand-holding. A rare, professional shoot.— Sample magazine, photo editor
Wander Journal
Rite Mag
Coastlines
Atlas Weddings
Northlight
06 / FAQ
Before you ask a date
Do I pay for your travel?
For destination work, travel and accommodation are quoted transparently up front — no surprises after booking. Within your region, travel is folded into the day rate. You always see the full number before you commit.
How long until I get the photos?
A hand-picked sneak set arrives within 72 hours. The full, colour-graded gallery is delivered within four weeks of the shoot; rush delivery is available on request for an added fee.
Who owns the images, and how can I use them?
I retain copyright as the author, and you receive a clear written licence for your use — personal, print and web for couples; defined commercial usage or buy-out for brands. Nothing is published without your say-so.
Do you deliver the raw files?
Editing is part of the craft, so raw files aren't part of standard delivery. You receive high-resolution, finished files plus web-ready versions. If your workflow genuinely needs raws, we can discuss a separate archive licence.
What happens if we cancel or reschedule?
The date is held with a deposit. Reschedules are honoured subject to availability; if you cancel, the deposit covers the reserved date and any non-recoverable travel already booked. The full terms are written into your agreement — no fine print.
Where are you based, and how far will you go?
I work as an itinerant photographer with no fixed studio, which means most of the world is on the table. Tell me the location in your enquiry and I'll confirm feasibility and any travel window with the quote.
07 / CONTACT
Ask a date
Tell me when, what and where.
One form, one reply from me — not a bot, not a sales team. If the date is open, you'll have availability and a plain quote within two working days.
- Reply within two working days, from the photographer
- Transparent quote — travel & licensing itemised
- No deposit until you've seen a matching sample gallery
Prefer email? hello@ayna.example