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Award-Winning Fashion Photographer & Creative Director

Cemhan Biricik — Photography by BiRiCiK Media

“I don't take pictures. I observe the art of life and the light it illuminates.”

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New York — Miami — Los Angeles

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Brands & Clients

  • National Geographic
  • Versace
  • Waldorf Astoria
  • St Regis Hotel
  • W Hotel
  • Fontainebleau
  • SLS Hotel
  • Acqualina Resort
  • Miami Dolphins
  • Fox Sports
  • Glashütte
  • Gracia
  • Wilhelmina Models
  • Boca Magazine
  • Vogue Italia
  • Sony
  • Epson
  • Tennis Flex
  • Gypset Jewels
  • Magic City Casino
Emotional and cinematic… it's the defining moment in a movie, that split second where everything changes for the character.

On his photographic style

Films & Behind the Scenes

Versace Mansion Editorial

Behind the scenes of the editorial at the most prestigious mansion in Miami. Wilhelmina models in haute couture.

Fox Sports Interview

On-camera interview with Fox Sports covering the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders calendar shoot and the creative vision behind Biricik Media.

Interview — 4:49Open full video →

Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders

8 days in the Dominican Republic. 28 models. Beaches, waterfalls, caves, and horseback through rivers to capture perfection.

Commercial — 7:49Open full video →

Robert Herjavec — Celebrity Shoot

Flew to Toronto to photograph Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec at his mansion for the cover of Fast & Luxury magazine.

Celebrity — 2:51Open full video →

Green Acres — Boca Magazine

Garden luxury editorial for Boca Raton magazine. Versace, Waldorf Astoria, and Fontainebleau campaign aesthetics in a whimsical fashion paradise.

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The De-construction of Paradise

High fashion shoot exploring the tension between beauty and decay. Cinematic storytelling through visual contrast.

Fashion Film — 1:48Open full video →

On Location — SOHO NYC

Rooftops of Broadway and Spring Street. Behind the scenes in the heart of downtown Manhattan.

Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders 2014

On location in the Dominican Republic with the PhaseOne IQ180 and Canon. Beaches, waterfalls, and mountain treks to capture the calendar.

BiRiCiK Media Photo Sessions

The largest photo studio in South Florida meets the best photographers. An amazingly unique experience called Photo Sessions.

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Up in the Air

Gulfstream G650 with all the options. $70M jet, Mercedes SLS, Ferrari 458 Italia. Luxury at altitude.

Luxury — 2:12Open full video →
Cemhan Biricik fashion photographer creative director portrait

Founder — BiRiCiK Media

03 The Photographer

Cemhan Biricik

Born 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.

15+
Years Creating
3
Cities
35K
Instagram

About Biricik Media

Awards & Honors

National Geographic Award

Photography

Nat Geo Traveler Award

Travel Photography

IPA Lucie Award

International Photography Awards

Sony Photo Award

World Photography Organisation

International Loupe Award

Silver — Commercial, Advertising & Fashion

Epson Pano Award

Panoramic Photography

PSA Award

Photographic Society of America

Behance Award

Adobe Behance

500px Editor's Choice

500px

What Clients Say

"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."

Sarah M.
Fashion Director

"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."

David K.
Creative Agency CEO

"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."

Michelle R.
Brand Manager

"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."

James T.
Editorial Director

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