Özcan Şimşek
AFIAP, QPSA, HIUP, Hon.ASAP, Hon.FSAP, Hon.FCPA, Hon.F.Nobel/Platinium, Hon.VEDIC, Hon.WPAI,
Hon.GMPIPC, FRPA.GNG, Hon.MPMP, BEASAP, FM.ARTEMIS, Hon.VNPC, Hon.DIPA, EDIPA/s
About Me
He started photography in 1988 by working in his neighbor’s studio. After retiring in 2013, he focused on his photography career.
He improved himself by attending trainings such as advanced photography, photo processing techniques, and lighting. He completed Anadolu University Faculty of Business Administration in 2013 and Anadolu University Photography and Cameramanship in 2017.
He worked as a photography instructor at Edremit Photography and Cinema Art Association (EDFOD) and Public Education Centers, which he founded.
He received awards and exhibitions in many competitions both domestically and abroad. He made personal photography shows. He participated in many personal and group exhibitions. He served as a jury member in national and international photography competitions.
His photographs were exhibited in many countries of the world and his photographs were included in catalogs.
As a result of the awards and acceptances won in International Competitions;
HIUP (Honorable IUP) by the INTERNATIONAL OF UNION OF PHOTOGRAPERS (IUP) based in China,
QPSA (QUALIFIED) by THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF AMERICA (PSA) based in the United States,
AFIAP (Artist FIAP) by the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP) based in France,
As a result of my contributions to art photography;
Hon. Associate of SAP (ASAP) by Sigma Academy Of Photography (SAP) based in India,
“Hon. FCPA (Honorary Membership)” by Association Foto Club Pro Arad based in Romania,
Hon. Fellow of SAP (FSAP) by Sigma Academy Of Photography (SAP) based in India,
Honourary F. Nobel/Platinum by Nobel Fellowship based in India,
“HON. VEDIC” by GNG CLUB INDIA based in India,
“Hon. WPAI”,
Honorary award and “Hon.GMPIPC” by Pharaohs International Photographic Club (PIPC) operating in Egypt,
“FRPA.GNG” by GNG CLUB INDIA operating in India,
“Hon.MPMP” by PMP SALON CLUB INDIA operating in India,
“ROYAL GRAND MASTER GNG FOLLOWSHIP” honorary certificate by GRENGO GO CLUB INDIA operating in India,
Best Exhibitor International Photography Award 2023 (BEASAP) by Sigma Academy Of Photography (SAP) headquartered in India,
“FOLLOWSHIP OF MASTER ARTEMIS (F.M.ARTEMIS)” by GNG CLUB INDIA operating in India,
“Certificate Of Excellence” by “Le Photographe Agency” in Tunisia Certificate)”,
Honorary VNPC (Hon.VNPC) by VN Photography Club (VNPC) operating in America,
Hon.DIPA by Danube International Photo Association (DIPA) operating in Serbia,
Excellence DIPA Silver (EDIPA/s) by Danube International Photo Association (DIPA) operating in Serbia,
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He was given the duty of Turkey representative by Tunisian “Le Photographe Agency” and also awarded with a Certificate of Honor.
“Honorary Membership” was given by GPU Cooperative Club Tunisia, headquartered in Tunisia.
Şimşek is a member of International Union of Photographers (IUP) operating in China, Asia Photographers Union (APU) operating in Singapore and Edremit Photography and Cinema Art Association (EDFOD).
He served as a member of the 8th term audit board of the Turkish Photographic Arts Federation (TFSF) and a member of the 9th term board of directors.
He was invited to the “Asia Photo Festival 2020” held in Singapore between December 12-24, 2020, and participated in the festival with his work “Olive from Farm to Table”.
He was invited to the “Asia Photo Festival 2021” held in Singapore between October 19-24, 2021, and participated in the festival with his work “Camel Wrestling”.
He was invited to the “Asia Photo Festival 2022” held in Singapore between December 12-26, 2022, and participated in the festival with his work “Torakçılar (Smoky Lives)”, and his photographs were exhibited.
He participated in the “13th International Bursa Photography Festival” held between 03-05 November 2023 with his work “From Farm to Table Olive”.
His photograph named “Potter” was exhibited in the mixed photography exhibition organized within the scope of the Xiamen Photography Festival in November 2023 with the participation of 39 association/club presidents invited from 24 countries in China.
He was invited to the “Asia Photo Festival 2023” held in Singapore between 12-26 December 2023 and participated in the festival with his mixed photography work “Objective Taklanlar” and his photographs were exhibited. Again, his photograph named “Potter” was exhibited in the international mixed exhibition attended by 39 association/club presidents invited from 24 countries within the scope of the same festival.
The Asian Semiotics International Association (ASIA), headquartered in Seoul (South Korea), in collaboration with Balikesir University, Balikesir Metropolitan Municipality, Anatolian Semiotics Research Association (ANASEM), Turkish Semiotics Circle (TGÇ), NE10 Urban Research and Technology Development Center, organized a “From Farm to Table Olive” project photo show and talk within the scope of the 2nd International Asian Semiotics Congress held at Balikesir University Atatürk Congress and Culture Center between 27-29 June 2024.
The “Vice Photography Festival” held in the Fındıklı district of Rize between 4-7 July 2024 participated with the “From Farm to Table Olive” project photo show.
He organized the “1st International Havran Photography Festival” on September 5-8, 2018,
the “1st International Edremit Photography Festival” on October 15-29, 2023,
the “2nd International Edremit Photography Festival” on September 9-22, 2024.
He is currently the Chairman of the Board of Edremit Photography and Cinema Art Association (EDFOD).
He is married and has two children.
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