Born in Bursa, Umut Sakin grew up in a rich multicultural environment that fostered his passion for photography from an early age. After studying Biology at the Antalya, Umut relocated to Istanbul to pursue his studies in photography at the Mimar Sinan Fine Arts Univercty and started his career in fashion photography after 3 years of assistantship. Umut’s work showcases his instinctual ability to shoot both fashion and portraiture to consistently modern and elegant effect.

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His minimalist aesthetic and sophisticated use of lighting bring into sharp relief the natural beauty of his subjects. Umut’s photographs have been featured in Vogue Turkey, Elle Turkey, Marie Claire Turkey, L'officiel Turkey, Soltice Magazine, BeStyle. His advertising clients include Lacoste, Converse, FashFed, LCW, Trendyol and Fashion Designers.