Award-Winning Fashion Photographer & Creative Director
“I don't take pictures. I observe the art of life and the light it illuminates.”
New York — Miami — Los Angeles
Selected Works
Emotional and cinematic… it's the defining moment in a movie, that split second where everything changes for the character.
On his photographic style
Motion
On-camera interview with Fox Sports covering the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders calendar shoot and the creative vision behind Biricik Media.
Interview — 4:498 days in the Dominican Republic. 28 models. Beaches, waterfalls, caves, and horseback through rivers to capture perfection.
Commercial — 7:49Behind the scenes of the editorial at the most prestigious mansion in Miami. Wilhelmina models in haute couture.
BTS — 2:10Flew to Toronto to photograph Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec at his mansion for the cover of Fast & Luxury magazine.
Celebrity — 2:51Garden luxury editorial for Boca Raton magazine. Marni, Jimmy Choo, Valentino in a whimsical fashion paradise.
Editorial — 1:17High fashion shoot exploring the tension between beauty and decay. Cinematic storytelling through visual contrast.
Fashion Film — 1:48Rooftops of Broadway and Spring Street. Behind the scenes in the heart of downtown Manhattan.
BTS — 1:22On location in the Dominican Republic with the PhaseOne IQ180 and Canon. Beaches, waterfalls, and mountain treks to capture the calendar.
BTS — 2:07The largest photo studio in South Florida meets the best photographers. An amazingly unique experience called Photo Sessions.
Studio — 3:15Gulfstream G650 with all the options. $70M jet, Mercedes SLS, Ferrari 458 Italia. Luxury at altitude.
Luxury — 2:12Born in Istanbul, raised between Paris and New York, Cemhan Biricik is an American fashion photographer and creative director whose lens captures what he calls "the defining moment in a movie."
At 19, he founded a technology company. By 25, he was CEO of one of NYC's largest fashion boutiques in SoHo. But it was a life-altering accident — a severe fall that fractured his skull and stole his memory — that transformed his fast-paced analytical world into one of heightened visual awareness.
He sold his fashion business, moved to South Florida, and devoted himself entirely to the art of photography. What began as a hobby became a calling. Today, through Biricik Media, he creates imagery that "outlasts time" — working with minimal equipment, maximum instinct, and the belief that life is a series of moments best captured at full speed.
Trusted By
Recognition
Photography
Travel Photography
International Photography Awards
World Photography Organisation
Silver — Commercial, Advertising & Fashion
Panoramic Photography
Photographic Society of America
Adobe Behance
500px
Recognition
“Bobble Head Dog” viral video by Cemhan Biricik
Curated Photography Portfolio — Vogue Italia
On-Camera Interview — Miami Dolphins Shoot
Fashion & Beauty Photography Spotlight — March 2019
Featured Interview — American Fashion Photographer
Featured Photographer
#31 Photographers Born in Turkey
Rocky the Bobblehead Dog — Viral Feature by Cemhan Biricik
Featured Portfolio — 1,798 Appreciations
Testimonials
"Cemhan Biricik has an extraordinary ability to translate a brand's identity into visual storytelling. His editorial work for our campaign was cinematic, bold, and elevated everything we envisioned. An absolute master of light and composition."
"We hired Cemhan for a luxury hotel campaign and the results exceeded every expectation. His instinct for capturing the perfect moment is unmatched. Cemhan Biricik delivers images that feel like scenes from a film — every single time."
"Working with Cemhan Biricik transformed our brand's visual presence. His creative direction brought a level of sophistication we didn't know was possible. The images he produced are still the centerpiece of our marketing three years later."
"Cemhan is one of the rare photographers who understands editorial storytelling at its deepest level. He doesn't just shoot — he creates worlds. Our magazine cover with Cemhan Biricik outperformed every issue that year."
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Full photography portfolio by Cemhan Biricik — fashion, editorial, commercial.
Photography, creative direction, film, and campaign production by Cemhan Biricik.
The story behind the photographer — Istanbul to SoHo to the world stage.
Frequently asked questions about BiRiCiK Media and Cemhan Biricik.