Hulya Kolabas Photography
Interior | Architecture | Still Life | Food | Art
Having been born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey I came to the US to pursue my master’s degree. In New York I began my career as a professional photographer. Over the years my work has been published internationally in numerous magazines such as At Home, Cosmopolitan, Departures, Elle Decoration, House Beautiful, Luxe Interior&Design, Maison Française, Marie Claire Maison, Veranda, Weight Watchers, Wine&Spirits to name a few.
Throughout my career I have had the opportunity to work with some of the most recognized artists, brands, and designers.
I believe my sense of aesthetics is shaped by the multicultural life experience. My Turkish upbringing, marrying into a French family, living in the U.S. and now raising my two children in New York.
Following my dreams made my personal and professional life a fulfilling and a fascinating experience. Photography gave me the opportunity to travel to many countries and photographing homes gives a particularly personal glimpse of society and culture that I really treasure.
Behind the scenes photography by Veronica Sharon.
“Hulya has a great eye. She is capable in every way: lighting, composition and post production. Working with her is always a pleasure and the results are consistently beautiful.”
“Photo sessions can be arduous and aggravating, but Hulya’s attentiveness and general demeanor keep the process moving, focused and pleasant. It has always been a delight to work with her. She provides reassurance with equal parts professionalism and camaraderie, experience and invention, expertise and artistry, and I’m happy to recommend her. ”
“Hulya has an incredible talent behind the camera that brings life to all of her photos. Merida has enjoyed working and collaborating with her on our Elle Decor magazine advertisements! She’s creative, open-minded and has great ideas that makes each of our photo shoots a wonderful success!”
“I have collaborated with Hulya on multiple editorial photo shoots for Bedford Magazine. She is highly skilled, knowledgeable, brings fresh ideas, and is a joy to work with. Her final product is delivered in a timely manner and always adds immeasurably to our print and digital features.”
“I look forward, every time, to working with Hulya. She takes direction very well, is extremely creative person and a great artist with a high skill level. Her photographs are clean, bright and elegant. Her personality matches her work. A true pleasure!”
“In 2003 Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul was ranked the Best Hotel In Europe and third in the world by Travel leisure Magazine.Hulya was in charge to organize this important photo shoot of the hotel and of course of our Fine Dining Restaurant Seasons ,to create an important press release in occasion of this award. She did a stunning job. Hulyas images are Pure Artworks, incredible creative. indescribable talent in photography. I recommend to everyone to go visit her website.”
“Since I own a chocolate company and write cookbooks, I have worked with a lot of free lance and magazine related photographers over the period of 16 years. Hülya was by far on top of my list. She has personal qualities like being easy going, professional, creative, punctual combined with her technical expertise in photography. I would recommend her work and personality blindfoldedly to anyone.”