UMUT KARAHASANOĞLU
Documentary Photographer & Visual Storyteller
Umut Karahasanoğlu is a Turkish documentary photographer and visual storyteller whose work explores human stories, cultural identities, and the relationship between people and nature. Since 2011, he has documented communities, traditions, and landscapes across different regions of the world.
Working as a freelance photojournalist for Anadolu Agency and as a photographer and writer for Atlas Magazine, he produces documentary stories combining photography, field research, and written narratives. His work has appeared in international publications, including The Times and The Guardian, and his photography has been featured on three covers of Atlas Magazine.
In 2026, he was awarded second place in the Sports category at the Siena Drone Photo Awards in Italy for his photograph Crossing Paths, captured in Budapest.
Through long-term documentary projects, Karahasanoğlu seeks to tell authentic human stories, reveal overlooked perspectives, and explore the connections between people, culture, and the natural world.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Anadolu Agency · Atlas Magazine
ATLAS MAGAZINE — COVER FEATURES
2025 — Journey Above the Clouds | Türkiye
2026 — The Simplicity of the Steppe | Kyrgyzstan
