Deniz Demir 11/9/26 Deniz Demir 11/9/26

Losing Photos From Any Photoshoot SUCKS, So I Built a Free Recovery App

A card error once cost me photos from a client shoot. Is there anything more terrifying as a photographer?

The tools that could have saved them were terminal-only or extremely expensive, so I built a free one for Mac. I hope it can help some of you!

Deniz Demir 8/7/26 Deniz Demir 8/7/26

From Street Photography to Self-Publishing: My Far East Darkroom Interview

Deniz Demir 6/30/26 Deniz Demir 6/30/26

The Best Tokyo Street Portrait Photography Locations: A Cinematic Guide by a Pro Photographer

An insider's guide to the best Tokyo street photography locations. Discover cinematic backdrops from Shinjuku neon to Shimbashi alleys for portraits through the lens of a local pro photographer.

Deniz Demir 5/5/26 Deniz Demir 5/5/26

Launched my 1st Printed Photo Zines - Here's What I Learned

What started as a ten-day photography trip through Hong Kong and Taiwan became my first printed photo zine series. Here's what I learned about independent publishing, print production, colour management, and finally seeing my work in print.

Deniz Demir 4/29/26 Deniz Demir 4/29/26

Projector Photography: 5 Pro Tips for Creative Portraits + Behind the Scenes

Want to create unique portraits using a projector? In this guide, I share my complete studio setup, five professional tips, lighting breakdown, behind-the-scenes videos, and the final images from one of my favourite creative workshops in Tokyo.

Deniz Demir 6/8/25 Deniz Demir 6/8/25

Shutter Drag Portrait Photography with Gongon at Tekumi Studios

A little friendly criticism about my colour palettes turned into a shutter drag experiment with Gongon. Here’s the lighting setup, settings and results from Tekumi Vol. 19.

Deniz Demir 4/7/25 Deniz Demir 4/7/25

😳 Not all glass is the same. Warning + Advice to creators who use filters.

Deniz Demir 4/3/25 Deniz Demir 4/3/25

Advice on Running a Photography Business in Tokyo + other updates

Deniz Demir 3/4/25 Deniz Demir 3/4/25

How to Prepare for a Photoshoot on Location (and How NOT to Do a Snowy Mountain Boudoir Shoot)

Two hours up a mountain. Less than 15 minutes shooting. Plenty of lessons. Here’s what I’d do differently—and how you can prepare for your next location photoshoot, wherever it takes you.