Istanbul Travel Guide and Photobook (Digital)

All the money raised in pre-order of this Istanbul photo zine/book was donated to AKUT, a voluntary, non-governmental organisation involved in searching, assisting and rescuing the victims and those affected by the earthquake in 2023.

This photo zine features over 130 high-resolution photos, spread across 150 thoughtfully designed pages. Each image comes with shooting information, personal stories, and exact locations from my recent Istanbul adventure. It’s crafted to be the perfect companion to my Istanbul travel video on YouTube, going deeper and showing the moments between the cuts.

Great news! After countless requests, a physical printed version is now available as well. But this digital edition still has unique advantages that many of you appreciate.

Why the digital format remains brilliant

I created this digital format with specific intentions in mind:

• Living document: Unlike a printed book, this digital zine grows and evolves. When I discover a typo, want to add more content, or refine the sequencing, I simply upload a new version. You’ll receive these updates for life—they’re included in your purchase.
• Accessibility & immediacy: Let’s be honest—that moment when you’re suddenly inspired and want creative fuel right now? That’s when instant delivery matters. Just download and dive in. If you’re already in Istanbul, you can load it on your phone or tablet to reference locations and settings while you’re actually there, wandering those same streets.
• Budget-friendly: By skipping the printing, packing, and shipping costs, I can offer this experience at a considerably lower price point. The printed hardcover edition (gorgeous as it is) requires museum-quality paper and binding that comes at a premium.
• Sustainability: While there’s something magical about a physical book, the digital format sidesteps the environmental impact of production and shipping. This choice better suits my attempts to reduce my carbon footprint (though my flights abroad to shoot these images for you certainly don’t help with that, I confess).

When I first inquired, I was quoted £106.80 per copy (plus shipping!) for my desired specification. That’s why this digital version has been available for so long without its printed sibling: I just couldn’t find the right partner who doesn’t compromise on quality while keeping costs bearable. Now I am keeping this option available to you for all the reasons highlighted above.

Notes on the digital Istanbul photo zine

The PDF file is approximately 160 MB, so make sure you have sufficient storage space. For the full experience, I’d recommend viewing on a tablet or computer rather than a phone: some of the panoramic spreads truly deserve the extra screen real estate.

I’ve designed a few spreads specifically to be viewed side-by-side on screen (though the experience isn’t diminished if you view pages individually). The images maintain their full resolution, allowing you to zoom in and explore details that might go unnoticed at first glance.

I hope these images transport you to Istanbul’s winding alleys, magnificent mosques, and bustling markets. Perhaps they’ll inspire you to visit yourself, camera in hand, to capture your own vision of this extraordinary city where East meets West in the most captivating ways. Until then, consider this digital photobook your passport to Istanbul—no visa required.

Please note that refunds are not available for digital product purchases.

Purchasing my publications, digital products and prints is the most direct way to support me and my work. Every item sold here helps me raise funds to create even more photos, videos and products specifically for you.
Thank you!

Releases:

2nd edition, April 2025
1st edition, March 2023 – updated May 2023