Hamed Derakhshani

Photographer, writer, and content strategist based in Türkiye, originally from Iran.
I've spent the last 10+ years working across photography, video production, and digital publishing: shooting portraits, building content strategies for media companies and tech startups, and writing about the craft of visual storytelling.
My work sits at the intersection of portrait photography, lighting, and the business of making a living as a creative.
I write about photography and visual storytelling at hamed.media, covering everything from lighting techniques and gear to the freelance creative life.