A black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression, shadows casting across his face, set against a hazy landscape.

About the Artist

Artist Statement

My work begins where the body stops being a subject and becomes a medium. For over two decades, I have photographed the nude not to expose but to transform—treating flesh as landscape, architecture, relic, or light itself. The body in my photographs is never simply present; it is always becoming something else.

Each series opens a different threshold. In UnNude, the figure is reduced to sculptural geometry—curves and shadows that could be dunes, could be stone. Chimera fractures the body through damaged mirrors and projected light, creating anatomies that exist only in the camera’s eye. Antemortem lingers in the space before disappearance, where veils and long exposures render the figure as something half-remembered. Ecotone dissolves the boundary between skin and soil, placing bodies among horses, coastlines, and volcanic rock until it becomes unclear where the human ends and the land begins.

In Melancholia, I photograph withdrawal—figures curled into corners, smoke rising, light fading. Niche explores the quiet negotiations between body and domestic space: curtains, cats, the weight of an empty afternoon. Motus captures movement not as action but as accumulation—the blur of a gesture, the heat left behind after a turn. Elsewhere places nude figures in urban spaces where they do not belong, creating apparitions in alleyways and on canal bridges. Crave confronts desire directly: neon light, fogged glass, the tension between revelation and obstruction. And in Lucida, the body disappears entirely into ultraviolet glow, painted and radiant, transformed into myth.

I work primarily in-camera. The distortions in Chimera come from physical mirrors, not software. The blur in Motus comes from long exposures, not post-production. This is not a rejection of digital tools but a commitment to presence—to being in the room when the image happens, to collaborating with light and time rather than correcting them later.

I do not pursue provocation. I pursue resonance. These photographs are not records of bodies; they are encounters that continue to unfold in the viewer’s memory.

Biography

Burak Bulut Yıldırım is a photographer and educator based in Berlin, working internationally. His practice spans intimate portraiture, performative photography, and fine art nude work that explores the intersections of body, light, and emotional states.

Born in Istanbul, Yıldırım began his career as an arts journalist before turning fully to photography. He opened his first studio in 2005 and has since worked with international brands, directed creative teams, and mentored over 5,000 photography students through workshops and professional training programmes.

From 2018 to 2025, he served as a Sony Europe Imaging Ambassador. He is a member of the German Portrait Photography Society (BPP) and holds an IGBK International Artist Card, facilitating his professional mobility and recognition as a visual artist across borders.

His work has been exhibited across Europe, including solo presentations such as In Haste / Ayaküstü (VoBa & Abraham-Gumbel-Saal, 2019) and Landsnude (Greece, 2015). Selected works are held in private collections and available through major art platforms.

Limited Edition Prints

All artworks are available as Limited Edition Fine Art Prints—typically in editions of 5 + 1 Artist Proof. Each piece is printed on archival-quality paper such as Hahnemühle Photo Rag, Baryta, or FineArt Pearl, chosen specifically to enhance the texture and tonal range of each photograph.

Prints are carefully rolled and shipped in protective tubes worldwide from Berlin, and always accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

Selected works are also available on:

For inquiries, custom sizes, framing options, or collector pricing, please contact print@burakbulut.org.

Purchase Process

  1. Browse: Explore available works on this site or via Artsper, Saatchi Art, or Artmajeur.
  2. Inquire: Email your interest to print@burakbulut.org
  3. Quote: Receive details on pricing, shipping, and framing options.
  4. Payment: Complete payment via bank transfer, PayPal, or marketplace checkout.
  5. Shipping: Your print will be carefully packaged and shipped from Berlin with tracking and insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you ship internationally?
Yes. All prints ship from Berlin to anywhere in the world.

Can I request a custom size?
Yes. Email your request and we will discuss the best dimensions and format for the image and your space.

Do you offer framing?
Prints ship unframed, rolled in protective tubes. Framing services are available for Berlin-based clients upon request.

How long does shipping take?
Typically 7–14 days within Europe, 2–4 weeks for international destinations.

Are the prints signed?
Yes. All limited edition prints are signed, numbered, and include a Certificate of Authenticity.

Two men engage in conversation in front of a large black-and-white photograph at an exhibition, with a crowd observing in the background.
Black and white photograph of a man in a black suit standing confidently in front of an art gallery window, displaying various posters.
Black and white photo of a gallery event featuring five people posing together, with various artworks displayed on the walls and attendees engaged nearby.
Burak's nude art photography project: Model posing in a red studio, being photographed by an artist. Limited edition photography.
A stylish woman in a beige coat stands against a bustling street backdrop, with blurred figures of pedestrians and urban architecture.
A gathering of well-dressed attendees at an art exhibition, with Burak Bulut Yıldırım speaking at a podium next to informational displays.
Two men admire a black-and-white photograph displayed in an art gallery, with an engaged audience in the background.
A photography event scene featuring a speaker with a camera and a model in red on stage, surrounded by an audience and studio lighting.
Two smiling people pose together in front of a vibrant yellow backdrop featuring a woman in a retro outfit, exuding confidence.

Solo Exhibitions

2024: Dress Code: Light, Die Akt Gallery, Germany / Berlin

2019: Black Light, Volksbank Gallery, Germany/Heilbronn
2019: In Haste, Volksbank Gallery, Germany/Heilbronn

2016: We Can Do It, Galery 77, Contemporary Istanbul Art Fair, Turkey/Istanbul

2014: In Haste, Pinelo Gallery, Turkey/Istanbul

2014: Peddlers, Tezgahçılar, Turkey/Istanbul

Group Exhibitions

2025: Portraits, Fogae Gallery, Zurich / Switzerland
2023: Eros & Thanatos, XVal Gallery, Barcelona/Spain

2019: Bodies in Movement, Loosen Art Gallery, Italy/Rome

2015: LandsNude, Artcore Gallery, Greece/Thessaloniki (Curator and Head of Photographer)

2009: II. International Fashion Film Festival, Turkey/Istanbul

Awards

2025: Annual Photography Awards , Honorable Mention – Dysmorphia, Body & Nudes
2019: Photoshoot Award, Nude Art, Merit
2017: International Photography Awards, Fine Art Photography Honorable Mention.
2012: International Photography Awards, Fine Art Photography Section, Honorable Mention.

Review and Interviews

A man in a blue jacket stands beside two framed black-and-white photographs, showcasing urban dance scenes in a gallery setting.
Ballet dancer strikes a pose in an urban setting, surrounded by historic architecture, highlighting movement against a monochrome backdrop.
A woman with striking red lips and green eyes holds a magazine featuring a pregnant model in a denim outfit against a light background.
Portrait of Burak Bulut Yıldırım holding a mug, smiling. Text discusses his photography and an upcoming panel discussion in Istanbul.
A black-and-white photograph of a dancer in a dynamic pose on a street, paired with an abstract black drawing on textured paper.
Two newspaper articles featuring headlines about Burak Bulut Yıldırım's exhibition "Ayaküstü" and related cultural commentary.