Faces of the Familiar
These are the faces we pass by — not strangers, but reflections of ourselves in different clothing, under different light. This series captures ordinary people in unscripted moments: a coffee server with pride in his stance, elders leaning on time, a rider chasing hours, a bride between laughter and tradition. Each portrait is an invitation to look, not just see. To witness dignity in labor, softness in routine, strength in stillness. The camera doesn’t frame for perfection — it listens, it approaches, it lets people simply be. “Faces of the Familiar” is a visual encounter with everyday humanity. Because behind every expression lies a story we almost forgot to care about.
Year
2024
Shot With
Kodak Ektar H35N
Film Stock
Kodak Gold 200
Location
Istanbul
In a city that never pauses, this series captures the in-between — the fleeting ghosts of movement, the blur of routine, and the anonymity of the urban crowd. Shot in black and white, these images strip away noise and color to reveal rhythm, tension, and silence. Here, people aren’t portraits — they’re passengers. They appear only to vanish again into tunnels, terminals, and shadows. Public transport becomes a stage where no one performs, and everyone waits. Spaces once meant for motion feel heavy with stillness. “Transit Ghosts” is not about destination, but about drift. It’s a visual meditation on movement without direction, on being present without being seen.
