After the stage,
— one more frame.
An editorial shoot with Cihan Şimşek produced in our Istanbul studios for Retouch Magazine, merging classical portraiture with a contemporary visual language. Creative concept, art direction and post-production were delivered end-to-end by PAM Istanbul.
- Brand
- Retouch Magazine
- Category
- Editorial Shoot
- Photographer
- Doruk uğurluer · 2021
Retouch Magazine celebrity photography
Our Istanbul-based production team led every step of the Editorial Shoot programme for Retouch Magazine within a single production chain — brand communication, creative direction and art direction included. The PAM Istanbul approach is built on clean compositions that strengthen the visual voice without disrupting brand identity, precise framing, and detailed post-production.
Long-running collaborations with leading brands across Turkey feed our flexible Istanbul-led production model — campaigns, content programmes and brand-visual identity projects share the same craft. The Retouch Magazine project is a concrete example of that production discipline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did PAM Istanbul approach the Retouch Magazine production?
PAM Istanbul managed the Retouch Magazine project end-to-end using its editorial photography expertise. The Retouch Magazine editorial was designed so concept, model direction and post-production reinforced each other within a single visual language managed by PAM Istanbul.
What was the creative process behind the Retouch Magazine editorial?
We started with a moodboard aligned to the publication's identity and the talent's character. On shoot day, lighting and art direction were handled live by the PAM Istanbul team, with immediate review of each setup. Photography by Doruk uğurluer.
How is post-production handled for magazine and editorial projects?
Colour grading and retouching follow the publication's technical standards. Deliverable files are prepared in web, print and digital formats agreed in advance, so no extra rounds of conversion are needed.
What is PAM Istanbul's track record in editorial photography?
Since 2017, PAM Istanbul has delivered editorial photography projects for hundreds of local and international brands from its Istanbul base. The studio, led by Sefa Yamak, works on direct brand partnerships and through creative agency collaborations. The project was completed in 2021.
How is the budget and pricing structure handled for a project like Retouch Magazine?
As with every PAM Istanbul project, Retouch Magazine began with a detailed brief that informed a transparent, itemised proposal covering crew, equipment, location and post-production costs. Budget tracking and reporting continue throughout the project.
