Street Photography In Istanbul (Turkey Travel Guide)

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  • čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
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    This video is a guide for those who wish to visit Istanbul for Photography. Here I will cover general tips, gear used, locations and even a good food / coffee spot. As always thank you for watching.
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    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:27 - Why Istanbul?
    01:52 - Camera Gear
    03:08 - General Tips
    06:08 - Day 1
    08:35 - Day 2
    11:10 - Day 3
    15:06 - Day 4
    18:29 - Extra Spots
    20:10 - Food & Drink

Komentáře • 137

  • @FPSkevas
    @FPSkevas Před 2 lety +25

    This video is a miracle!😂 I'm visiting Istanbul next Friday for the first time in my life. Can't wait to experience the city through my lens. Thanks, Roman 👌
    Edit (end of June 2022): I can't thank you enough, Roman! My Trip to Istanbul was amazing, and your suggestions definitely were on of the reasons. My personal Highlight was shooting the sunset on the Princes Island (Heybeliada & Büyükada) and ofc. the food ;). I agree with everything in this video (also listen carefully to the "general tips" part). I would suggest: 1. to plan at least 5 days to experience Istanbul, each additional day would make everything more relaxed, obviously. 2. learn some Turkish, it definitely lets you connect better with the locals and in my case lead to better pictures on the streets of Istanbul.

  • @metebasarbaypinar157
    @metebasarbaypinar157 Před 10 měsíci +5

    As a local, and an amateur photographer, and an urban planner, I would like to express my gratitude to you on how well and balanced you have represented the city. Great captures as well. I have to warn people, though, that most places change in every 3-5 years so you may need to find new cafes and places. Roman if you ever visit again, you have a free coffee from me :) Personally I believe north of the city also requires a special day or two. Best regards.

    • @karikaru
      @karikaru Před 9 měsíci +1

      I was there in 2020 for a few months for my wife to deliver our first baby and frequently pass through once or twice a year. I was shocked this year when I ordered yemeksepeti to our Airbnb how expensive everything has gotten in your city. I hope your inflation issues are solved soon.

    • @metebasarbaypinar157
      @metebasarbaypinar157 Před 8 měsíci

      unfortunately it has gone nuts @@karikaru

  • @villegas24
    @villegas24 Před 2 lety +1

    Lived there for 3 months for an internship. Took some of my best photos there. Love that place.

  • @JuanOzuna
    @JuanOzuna Před 2 lety +4

    I'm not from Istanbul, and I've never been, but after watching this I'm definitely inspired to go! Great work!

  • @asqures5541
    @asqures5541 Před 2 lety +1

    I subscribed to this channel for the photography but this must be one of the finest travel guides I've seen on CZcams. Please make more!

  • @somebmovies
    @somebmovies Před rokem +1

    Enjoyed the video. Visited Istanbul in March for 5 nights. Probably needed twice as long to cover more of the city, e.g. the islands you mention, but 5 nights was a good taster. Certainly felt like I was on the edge of Europe and heading into the east. (GR3)

  • @ibrahimgozen8802
    @ibrahimgozen8802 Před rokem

    Şehrimize hoşgeldiniz! What amazing photos 😺 Thanks for all the experiences about your visit 🙏🏻

  • @bryangideon5822
    @bryangideon5822 Před rokem

    Great video again Roman and great photos,thanks.

  • @janismoeller3039
    @janismoeller3039 Před rokem

    Great video, and great photos as always!

  • @adamknapec2101
    @adamknapec2101 Před 2 lety

    Roman this is masterpiece!! Love it.

  • @retropixer
    @retropixer Před 2 lety +3

    Well done!! I lived in Istanbul / Bebek late 80s for Uni. It was so nice to see my old stomping grounds captured so nicely. Seems like you’ve had a good time, and especially you were able to spend more than just a few days. As you’ve found out, Istanbul is very large and very rich in its offerings to a photographer.

  • @sanguiok
    @sanguiok Před 2 lety

    Fantastic photos!

  • @paulatkins4968
    @paulatkins4968 Před 9 měsíci

    Great video! Cheers

  • @thephotoroad
    @thephotoroad Před 2 lety +3

    I used to live there and you did a great job capturing its charm and beauty. An additional suggestion: take the local ferries up to the many neighborhoods and villages up the Bosporus, especially between the first and second suspension bridges and beyond. Evenings and weekends you’ll see many Istanbullis strolling along the waterside promenades. Fantastic for fresh air, exercise and people watching all at once.

    • @snapsbyfox
      @snapsbyfox  Před 2 lety

      I actually did that but didn't stop till the last village. However this is something to explore for next time. Cheers

  • @nikbay
    @nikbay Před 2 lety +1

    I wish I discovered your channel earlier. I am a street/city photographer from Istanbul. I could show you many unknown spots and we could hang out and take photos. Maybe next time. Great video btw. You pretty much nailed everything.

    • @asenla8506
      @asenla8506 Před rokem

      Can you share your IG user name 😊 planning to come this month

  • @oc2phish07
    @oc2phish07 Před rokem

    Another really interesting video full of ideas for a personal trip. Thank Roman.

  • @smartwave9
    @smartwave9 Před 2 lety +1

    This is an excellent video, thanks for sharing.

  • @HoLeeChit11
    @HoLeeChit11 Před 3 měsíci

    Excellent video, really enjoyed it.

  • @bodeerauscher1361
    @bodeerauscher1361 Před 2 lety

    Great!

  • @Rafael-is5us
    @Rafael-is5us Před 2 lety +1

    Thank You! It's everything I ever wanted in a CZcams video. Great commentary and information to go along with the awesome pictures and videos. Can't wait to see more!!!

    • @snapsbyfox
      @snapsbyfox  Před 2 lety

      Really glad you liked it, cheers!

  • @ai31517
    @ai31517 Před 2 lety

    This video was perfect! Always wanted to visit Istanbul but didn’t know where to hit up. Super helpful!

  • @patentworldbystellbrinkpar1572

    Even the best Istanbul video I have seen, let alone the photography tips!

  • @TheUr0sfull
    @TheUr0sfull Před 2 lety

    super underrated content man i thought u were way more popular, been following channel for a while, keep it up!

  • @990drifter
    @990drifter Před 2 lety +1

    As always, great video Roman and what a beautiful and alluring city by the looks of it. Another great move to travel photography mate, keep well.

  • @estebantedesco1348
    @estebantedesco1348 Před rokem

    Love seeing Faizal on all your videos 😄You two are awesome

  • @MethodMarcus
    @MethodMarcus Před 2 lety

    Well done! You've made a trip to Istanbul sound VERY tempting haha. I am honestly inspired by how well made this video is.

  • @margaretvu3244
    @margaretvu3244 Před 2 lety +2

    I just enjoyed this so much! Thank you for creating content like this- it’s a super refreshing take on photography and travel and makes me want to do more of both. Awesome job!

  • @akashchaudhary8512
    @akashchaudhary8512 Před rokem

    This is one of the best videos i have watched about Istanbul and photography walk. I have visited Istanbul 2 times and really liked the place. Good to see this video and reliving memories. Your photography and presentation style is awesome... Keep up the good work.

  • @CarlaAbanes
    @CarlaAbanes Před rokem

    Got my Turkey eVisa so im off!! So thankful for your work on this! Got my prime lens 50mm f1.8 ready too :)

  • @GlenColl17
    @GlenColl17 Před rokem

    Great video - my current favourite is the 27mm pancake lens and a close second is the 16-80mm for scouting and family shots. keep up the great work loving the pics

  • @stansabev
    @stansabev Před rokem

    Thank you for this video! I’m going to Istanbul after 3 days and I’ll use you video as a guide, and also will come back to comment afterwards.

  • @JuanKis
    @JuanKis Před 2 lety

    Thank you much Roman for sharing this!. I'm going to Istanbul in one week with my X100V and the wide adapter, after I decided to go light on photo gear.

  • @andreas_trnka_photography

    I m going to Istanbul in a couple of weeks. You re video is very helpful! Thanks a lot for sharing it 🥳🙌

  • @davidpratt3539
    @davidpratt3539 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for posting this video. It is very informative and displays the wide variety of option for an Istanbul visit. I have been wanting to go, and this video will help convince my wife of the great trip it would be. I have watched quite a few of your videos and enjoy the mix of photography advice with the travel advice you include. Safe travels!

  • @rggfishing5234
    @rggfishing5234 Před 8 měsíci

    Good video! Got to Istanbul this morning. Fabulous street photography here. Wish I could stay more than the 3 days in my schedule. Appreciate your tips!

  • @RadAlzyoud
    @RadAlzyoud Před 2 lety

    An excellent video. I might go there this summer and your video is very helpful and well done. Great photos too. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mrelpa
    @mrelpa Před 2 lety +1

    i'm from istanbul and the amount of things i see normal which can have great potential for photography literally shook me, i should be more careful and open-minded when i'm going somewhere with my dslr!

    • @snapsbyfox
      @snapsbyfox  Před 2 lety

      Cheers for watching

    • @karikaru
      @karikaru Před 9 měsíci

      I struggle with this too. What's ordinary to you is foreign and interesting to someone else and vice versa.

  • @1hourphoto
    @1hourphoto Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for this video! I am going to Turkey next month and this answered all my Istanbul questions regarding places to go, photography and food! Thank you, Roman!

  • @UfukSahinDenmark
    @UfukSahinDenmark Před rokem

    Such a wonderful and heart warming video from my home town Istanbul.. Thank you very much for your afford and time to taking these amazing photos and videos and not least preparing this video.
    I totally agree your advice about having light photo gear, while walking in Istanbul. I have used Fujifilm cameras for a couple of years until I decided switching to full frame Sony system. I mostly travel with my Sony RX1RMK2 or Sony A7C with 24 + 40mm primes, which weighs only about 165 grams each.

  • @withersfrance
    @withersfrance Před 2 lety +2

    Great video Roman . Having been to Istanbul twice, I reckon you have covered many of the locations I enjoyed. I agree that the ferries are a great place to get shots and move around especially if you get an Istanbulkart as soon as you arrive. Another couple of locations to consider are Miniaturk and Pierre Loti in Eyup but there are so many. I'm spending a month there in Sept/Oct to update my albums and don't believe that I will ever tire of the place, people and food.

  • @GHABAHIA
    @GHABAHIA Před 2 lety

    What a great and perfect video, I will send it to those who always ask me about the most beautiful places in Istanbul to relax a little from them lol. thank you for making this. for the question at the end of the video well I'm not from Istanbul but I live here as a student, I use my Fuji xs10 to document so many things it's an amazing camera, its been with me for 6 or 8 months now.
    I've a year left to be a graduate student, So I have to go outside and take pictures on all the holidays that pass me by I have an album with more than 4K photos of this great historical city.

  • @dexter451000
    @dexter451000 Před 2 lety

    Well done Roman, great piece of work. Your digital book was well worth the purchase.

  • @andre_1907
    @andre_1907 Před rokem

    I'm an amateur photographer, and I lived in Istanbul for a couple of years and now living in the US. The last time I visited there was 4 years ago. I realized how much I missed the city and the culture. Hopefully, I'll visit in late September this year. Thanks for the inspiration, Roman. I'm looking forward to getting lost in the city.

  • @YunusOffiziell
    @YunusOffiziell Před 12 dny

    Thank you so much !

  • @davidharris4062
    @davidharris4062 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant extremely informative

  • @chenyang5448
    @chenyang5448 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks. A very good guide. Would love to visit this city in the future.

  • @mzungudave
    @mzungudave Před 2 lety

    Fabulous - interesting, useful and beautiful too. Thanks so much.

  • @eimanhaiqal
    @eimanhaiqal Před 2 lety +1

    been waiting for this! going to istanbul in October 😉

  • @marcogrecuccio9874
    @marcogrecuccio9874 Před 2 lety

    Hi Roman, thank you for this video! Interesting and useful, amazing job!

  • @ismayilguracar1353
    @ismayilguracar1353 Před 2 lety +1

    I downloaded the Istanbul Zine and want to thank you for such a great collection of truly inspiring photos. Istanbul never ceases to amaze me and I can't wait to return. One of my favorite spots is at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums in the Old City. There is an outdoor sculpture garden with some great photo opportunities. There is a lot of ancient art worthy of creative photos inside the museum as well. I found the funerary sculpture from Palmyra particularly memorable. I hope you get a chance to return to Istanbul soon. Thanks again!

  • @Pomdownunder
    @Pomdownunder Před 2 lety

    Excellent viewing

  • @ugurongel3066
    @ugurongel3066 Před rokem

    great as an İstanbul based person i can say you almost cover everything thank you

  • @production4080
    @production4080 Před 2 lety

    Well done i live in istanbul and you mentioned the same tips i would give.

  • @shervinsardari
    @shervinsardari Před 2 lety

    How incredible! I'll be visiting Istanbul by train (from Vienna) in July for two weeks (partly influenced by your videos). I was subliminally hoping you will make such a photo-travel-guide - and well, here it is! 😁

  • @Luigi13
    @Luigi13 Před 2 lety +1

    Good review of your Istanbul journey? I remember Istanbul, I was there many years ago before the Gulf war. It is very much as you described it in the video. I travelled to the south of Turkey all the way to Adana, and Izmir and back to Istanbul. I noticed then that very young kids liked to smoke Marlboro cigarettes and people smoked heavily in the bus travelling from one city to another that I had to request to have the vents opened. It was a great memorable time. Than you for the video it brought back some memories. Cheers.

    • @snapsbyfox
      @snapsbyfox  Před 2 lety

      that sounds like an adventure!! Cheers

  • @FlosBlog
    @FlosBlog Před 2 lety

    I really like the format

  • @monosqueak
    @monosqueak Před 2 lety +2

    A great summary, well done Roman 👏 As a local of Istanbul, thank you for your time and effort 👍
    Clearly there are plenty more to see and shoot in this thousands year old city but who has enough time eh :)
    There are very special spots hidden in both the Historic Peninsula and other parts of Turkey, the intersection of cultures.
    It is worth documenting really, why not a hard copy of "Through the Lens of" and also you might have a real good chance widen your diet btw, food for thought...
    Best

  • @kunaltewari8059
    @kunaltewari8059 Před 2 lety

    Just arrived in Istanbul yesterday and already amazed. Started my trip with visit to Hagia Sofia and Blue mosque and your video today has given me so many more options over next two weeks. I think splitting visit to princess islands is great and I am gonna do this over two days ☺️👍. Also your zine is coming in so useful 😊

    • @snapsbyfox
      @snapsbyfox  Před 2 lety +1

      Awesome, thank you for the support and have a great trip!

  • @TheSnakeFaces
    @TheSnakeFaces Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much Roman ! I'm in Istanbul and this video is a blessing. I will also buy your book obviously to support your work.
    I will actually shoot the sunrise tomorrow morning (23th of June) at 5am and do a big morning walk to shoot the Galata bridge and Balat - that said, if someone wants to join, you can reply here !!
    Thank you again Roman, your work is fantastic and still keeps me away from going back to Sony 😂 Cheers form Cağaloğlu 🙏

  • @timo7209
    @timo7209 Před 2 lety

    Very nice Video, thank you mate :)

  • @olgaivancha1831
    @olgaivancha1831 Před 2 lety

    Amazing video and super helpful tips! Also would love to recommend Hafiz Mustafa place for delicious baklava. Definitely will visit Istanbul again. Thank you very much for the video!

    • @snapsbyfox
      @snapsbyfox  Před 2 lety

      Oh yes how can I forget. Great place too!

  • @KwyjiboVanDeKamp
    @KwyjiboVanDeKamp Před 2 lety

    Great video with lots of great impressions!! Thanks for that!
    Really like the colours of your photos! I assume they aren't SOOC?

  • @jopaum7546
    @jopaum7546 Před rokem

    We were in Istanbul about 10-12 years ago. So many places to go and see. Visited the touristy Basilica cistern where scenes from the James Bond movie From Russia with Love were filmed. While wandering on another day, got some simit (bread ring) from a street vendor. Yes, we were 'dragged' into a rug shop (had some time to kill) but did not buy anything, probably to the dismay of the owners.

  • @RahulMudi
    @RahulMudi Před 2 lety

    I am also like the photos from feris this location is sick I loved the imges ...

  • @gauravvaidya6398
    @gauravvaidya6398 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful video! I would love to see you on a project in India someday, esp during festivals.

  • @ajaysonarikar1713
    @ajaysonarikar1713 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome Video.. just what I wanted.... would have loved if you had specified certain locations / vantage points to shoot monuments from...esp in eve / night time ( blue hour )

  • @Ed.Focuss
    @Ed.Focuss Před 2 lety

    Wicked photos!

  • @lucianoadami7231
    @lucianoadami7231 Před 2 lety

    Complimenti belle foto .

  • @blood_n_guts_murphy
    @blood_n_guts_murphy Před rokem

    Can't wait to get there. When's best? Maybe October or November? Would be nice to go when sunny but not too hot or cold.

  • @Fujfifilmer
    @Fujfifilmer Před rokem

    Thank you! Helped me out very much for my decisions as I'm flying next week to Istanbul!
    Do you think a gimbal makes sense there?

  • @zatazort1
    @zatazort1 Před 2 lety

    after 10 years away, i missed my Home... Thanks Roman

  • @FlatWaterFilms
    @FlatWaterFilms Před 2 lety

    A journey of a lifetime. .. 😊😇

  • @joseluisperezberistain5004

    Gracias

  • @JBrown-jy1hi
    @JBrown-jy1hi Před rokem

    Great video! I’m intrigued by your digital zines. May I ask what software you use to create a digital zine? I subscribed to your channel,thank you!

    • @snapsbyfox
      @snapsbyfox  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! Yeah I use affinity Publisher

  • @olivierdalmasso9434
    @olivierdalmasso9434 Před 4 měsíci

    thanks for this video. do you think I can shoot video with a tripod everywhere ? is it allowed ?

  • @mdsaftainraza
    @mdsaftainraza Před rokem

    i want to have a look on your photo book but it’s expensive for me 😞 btw i love your videos❤️

  • @waky123
    @waky123 Před 2 lety

    thanks for this video,,, amazing ...by the way i have visited the most of places that you mention ,, Turkey is my second country , I am From Kuwait

  • @greeceinfocus
    @greeceinfocus Před 2 lety +6

    I went many times to Istanbul. I have good friends there. I missed Taksim Square, İstiklal Caddesi, the walls of Constantinople, Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, Golden horn, Bosphorus bridge and some other places

    • @snapsbyfox
      @snapsbyfox  Před 2 lety +1

      It’s a great place!

    • @greeceinfocus
      @greeceinfocus Před 2 lety

      @@snapsbyfox Yes indeed it is a great place. I like Istanbul. Consider to visit Athens. We have great locations for photographers

  • @oldskoolfilms7460
    @oldskoolfilms7460 Před 2 lety

    great video man... which lens used in this series most ?

    • @snapsbyfox
      @snapsbyfox  Před 2 lety

      hard to say as it was between 16-55, 18 and 33 (fuji)

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda Před 2 lety

    Woohhoo-you did splendid masterpiece.see you on my side,✋

  • @MyTopFavorite
    @MyTopFavorite Před 19 dny

    Hi, Roman, were you in Istanbul with Faizal??? I think I saw him in a couple of scenes!!! Can't be a coincidence.

  • @SIQmai
    @SIQmai Před rokem

    What happened to the very beautiful video you made in Istanbul? The one that was very cinematic and without any talking? I can't find it anymore.

  • @davidharris4062
    @davidharris4062 Před 2 lety +1

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @24thstreetpictures-iyereer90

    👌✌️✌️

  • @unexist2006
    @unexist2006 Před 2 lety

    Weird to say, but I have a feeling that after your journey I will know your mum pretty well. At least from photos where she poses. A bit too much for my taste but hey....

  • @REMY.C.
    @REMY.C. Před 2 lety

    "Don't walk down pitch black alleyways at midnight on your own...".
    What a shame, as a super vigilante that's my favorite thing to do.

  • @cristibaluta
    @cristibaluta Před rokem

    As a photographer you must go to Fatih and Uskudar

  • @gezmen3012
    @gezmen3012 Před 2 lety

    Welcome to the best city in 🌎

  • @snapsbyfox
    @snapsbyfox  Před 2 lety

    I wish I wasn't writing this but there are some wank stains out there trying to scam people by pretending to be me... please report any comment that is not from me. How do you know? I will not ask you for your telegram or WhatsApp. I will not message you to say you've won £100000 (sorry). If the comment seems to be off... it's because it is. Please use your common sense.

  • @360Fenster
    @360Fenster Před rokem

    Sadly Ilmismya Cafe looks to be closed, walked past it each day for the last 2 days and no sign of life

  • @ayshahhumayra6234
    @ayshahhumayra6234 Před 4 měsíci

    i don't have those big things

  • @Monkeydonkey10
    @Monkeydonkey10 Před rokem

    Missing uskudar and the non touristy asian side

  • @matildawolfram4687
    @matildawolfram4687 Před 2 lety

    What a great video! Thanks to the author of the channel for this fascinating video! It is interesting to see how people live in other countries! It is very important to know foreign languages on such trips. I would like to recommend to all travelers a practical guide to learning foreign languages by Yuriy Ivantsiv "Polyglot Notes. Practical tips for learning foreign languages". This book contains a lot of useful tips on how to learn a foreign language for tourists, students, entrepreneurs and anyone who needs a foreign language in life. There are a lot of good tips on how to solve problems with the language from beginner to advanced level of language learning. It turns out that the traveler only needs to know a few dialogues and you can easily travel around the world! You don't have to spend a lot of time to fully learn a foreign language, you just need to learn what you can use when you travel. I wish everyone exciting travels!