CEM GURAY
It’s only natural that Cem’s path led to a career in landscape and travel photography. He grew up in a family of photographers and journalists in his native country of Turkey. He had a camera in his hands since the age of 7, and was taught by his uncle, an award-winning sports and art photographer. It was through his uncle that he learned the art of catching the moment. At age 14 he worked as an intern for Eren Ozerdim in a modeling agency.
It was the boy scouts that gave Cem a true appreciation and love of nature. He started as a cub scout and went through extensive training in survival skills to earn the distinction of an eagle scout. Cem believes that every great nature and travel photographer needs to have these skills in order to capture a great shot in life and wild-life. Just as in fishing, photography requires patience, an understanding of the mind of the object, animal or human, and the endurance to wait for the perfect moment.
Travel was also always a passion for Cem. Seeing other cultures and learning to understand them through eating their food, drinking their drinks, and a sharing a moment naturally led him to want to bring back the beauty he discovered to others.
Cem kept his passion for nature and travel photography a hobby until he was reunited with his childhood friend Goknur Olguner an award winning photographer. Inspired by her to share his talent with others, he began to work with other photographers to organize tours and workshops through his company Nomadic Art Photography. It brings Cem great joy to spend time in nature and bring that moment back to others the art form of photography.
It’s only natural that Cem’s path led to a career in landscape and travel photography. He grew up in a family of photographers and journalists in his native country of Turkey. He had a camera in his hands since the age of 7, and was taught by his uncle, an award-winning sports and art photographer. It was through his uncle that he learned the art of catching the moment. At age 14 he worked as an intern for Eren Ozerdim in a modeling agency.
It was the boy scouts that gave Cem a true appreciation and love of nature. He started as a cub scout and went through extensive training in survival skills to earn the distinction of an eagle scout. Cem believes that every great nature and travel photographer needs to have these skills in order to capture a great shot in life and wild-life. Just as in fishing, photography requires patience, an understanding of the mind of the object, animal or human, and the endurance to wait for the perfect moment.
Travel was also always a passion for Cem. Seeing other cultures and learning to understand them through eating their food, drinking their drinks, and a sharing a moment naturally led him to want to bring back the beauty he discovered to others.
Cem kept his passion for nature and travel photography a hobby until he was reunited with his childhood friend Goknur Olguner an award winning photographer. Inspired by her to share his talent with others, he began to work with other photographers to organize tours and workshops through his company Nomadic Art Photography. It brings Cem great joy to spend time in nature and bring that moment back to others the art form of photography.
Cem's Domke Bag
Nikon D600
Nikon D3100
Nikon D80
Nikkor 12-24mm 1:4G ED
Nikkor 35mm f/1.8
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-63
Pentax WG1 gps
Benro A0570T w/ BH0 ballhead
Lexar SDHC 10 400x speed