Furkan Temir

Creative Director / Photographer / Based in New York

Furkan Temir  is a photographer and creative director known for his impactful work in visual storytelling, born in 1995 in Southeastern Turkey. His journey began at a remarkably young age.At the age of 18, Furkan started documenting... read on
Focus: Photographer, Photojournalist, Filmmaker, Journalist, Film, Creative Director, Marketing, Design, Social Justice, Visual Storyteller
Skills: Adobe Premier, Apple Final Cut Pro, Photo Editing, Black & White Printing
About
Furkan Temir  is a photographer and creative director known for his impactful work in visual storytelling, born in 1995 in Southeastern Turkey. His journey began at a remarkably young age.At the age of 18, Furkan started documenting the effects of the Syrian War at the border of Turkey.  His poignant photographs provided a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the lives of those affected by conflict, earning recognition from renowned publications such as the New York TimesCNN, and Le Monde.

Driven by a passion for storytelling, Furkan delved deeper into his work, focusing on immigration issues and long-term documentary projects. He has photographed editorial stories covering social justice, politics, and economics for international major media outlets such as M magazine, Wall Street Journal, Der Speigel, New Republic, Financial Times, and Liberation.

While pursuing his cinema studies at Istanbul University, Furkan assumed the role of creative director at 140journos between 2014 and 2018, 140journos emerged as a pioneering platform for citizen journalism, empowering ordinary individuals to participate actively in the news-gathering process. Through grassroots reporting and digital storytelling, 140journos provided an alternative narrative to mainstream media and gave voice to untold stories. With Furkan's creative direction, 140journos produced over 50 documentaries, Each of them offers a unique perspective on important social issues and questions the current state of affairs. Through his creative vision and unwavering commitment to truth-telling, Furkan played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of Turkish visual storytelling, inspiring a new generation of storytellers to embrace innovation and photography.

Following his impactful work at 140journos, Furkan Temir transitioned into corporate branding and storytelling, assuming the role of Consulting Creative Director at Nike Turkey. Furkan collaborated closely with Olympic athletes to amplify Nike's inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment message through various photo shoots, short documentaries, advertisements, and campaigns.

Furkan Temir became a partner and Creative Director at Reflect Studio, an Istanbul-based sustainable merchandise and design company. Under the Reflect Studio brand, they collaborated with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), raising funds through merchandise sales to support environmental conservation efforts.Specifically, Furkan was tasked with developing creative concepts and strategies for Reflect Studio's merchandise lines, including designing product collections, creating marketing materials, and curating the brand’s overall aesthetic. He worked closely with designers, marketers, and other stakeholders to bring these concepts to life, ensuring that each product and campaign reflected Reflect Studio's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.He played a crucial role in driving the company's expansion efforts.

Reflect Studio successfully opened five stores, and Furkan was responsible for the concept design and architectural execution. This helped the company to establish its presence in the market and reach a wider audience with its message of sustainability and conservation.

Currently, Furkan is based in New York and continues to tell compelling visual stories through his photography and creative direction.