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Istanbul-based photographer Yücel Çetin has spent the past 18 years capturing the quiet poetry of everyday life.

In this post, we’ve gathered his best images showcasing Turkish people and their daily activities. Each photo feels candid and unposed, yet demonstrates thoughtful composition and artistic vision.

Scroll down to explore Çetin’s work and get ready to be transported to the colorful streets of Istanbul, beautifully captured through his lens.

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Man in red shirt amidst large white wrapped hay bales, showcasing life in Istanbul through street photography.

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    Young girl holding a basket in a vibrant street scene capturing life in Istanbul through street photography.

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    Silhouette of a person walking inside a mosque with intricate patterned windows showcasing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Vendor arranging yellow melons at a busy Istanbul street market, showcasing vibrant life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Black and white street photograph in Istanbul showing people on a swing ride with a silhouetted figure in the foreground.

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    Silhouetted man walking through a sunlit park with sprinklers creating mist, capturing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Two men selling cotton candy by the waterfront, showcasing vibrant street life in Istanbul through street photography.

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    Street vendors under yellow umbrellas selling onions at an open market, capturing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Man arranging yellow melons under a rustic shelter, capturing vibrant street life in Istanbul through unforgettable photography.

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    Elderly woman in headscarf walking past a yellow bus, capturing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Reflection of colorful Istanbul street buildings and a raised hand on a car windshield capturing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Man reading newspaper by a bicycle outside a small shop, capturing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Shadows of people on stairs in an urban setting, capturing life in Istanbul with striking street photography.

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    Street scene in Istanbul at sunset with large fabrics hanging, people walking and waterfront boats in the background.

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    Man looking through bars inside yellow vehicle window, capturing life in Istanbul street photography style.

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    People enjoying a swing ride and a vendor holding pink cotton candy capturing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Fishermen handling large nets during sunset in Istanbul, showcasing vibrant street photography and life in the city.

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    Silhouetted figure walking at night in a narrow alley, capturing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Elderly man holding a kitten by a window, capturing life in Istanbul through unforgettable street photography.

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    Man in a blue tank top leaning against a colorfully painted elephant capturing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Three people sitting on a stone wall with a street cat walking below, capturing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    People performing traditional rituals by the water, showcasing life in Istanbul street photography scenes.

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    Nighttime street scene in Istanbul featuring a vendor stall and people, capturing authentic life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Four men in traditional clothing sitting on a street in Istanbul, capturing authentic life in Istanbul through street photography.

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    Man organizing fresh bread in large crates on a street, capturing life in Istanbul through street photography.

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    Young girl surrounded by vibrant blue and red fabrics, capturing life in Istanbul through street photography.

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    Woman in colorful sari and man sitting in blue doorway, with blurred auto rickshaw driver in foreground, street photograph of Istanbul life.

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    Woman in red traditional attire holding a child, standing amid vibrant red curtains capturing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Two men talking on a street in Istanbul behind a large black and white striped fabric, capturing life in Istanbul.

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    Foggy waterfront scene in Istanbul with colorful boats and a couple embracing, capturing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Foggy Istanbul waterfront with people standing on a pier near a yellow boat and seagulls flying overhead in street photography.

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    Boy standing by a cart with colorful containers on a street, capturing everyday life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Children playing soccer on a sunny street, capturing vibrant life in Istanbul through unforgettable street photography.

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    Woman and child smiling inside a vehicle, capturing life in Istanbul through unforgettable street photography.

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    Woman in traditional attire sitting in a colorful Istanbul street home, reflecting life in Istanbul through street photography.

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    Man riding a motorcycle down a narrow sunlit street, capturing vibrant life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Man in a blue hooded jacket walking in rainy street, Istanbul life captured in a moody, atmospheric street photograph.

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    Woman in colorful dress and headscarf holding yellow fabric on a street, capturing life in Istanbul through vibrant street photography.

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    Woman in a yellow sari standing in a vibrant blue doorway, capturing authentic life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Young boy smiling reflected in a car mirror on a busy street, capturing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Woman standing by foggy waterfront with birds flying and a boat full of people, capturing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Elderly man sitting outside a weathered building, capturing authentic life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Men wearing white turbans and traditional clothing in a busy street scene capturing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Silhouettes of people and camel near large pyramids in a misty desert scene capturing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Men looking out from an emergency window and barred window of a vibrant red train, capturing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Couple on a red boat in foggy water surrounded by seagulls capturing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Man sitting in doorway next to old scales and traditional pottery, capturing life in Istanbul street photography.

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    A person feeding pigeons on a snowy street in Istanbul, capturing authentic life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Man wearing a red turban and traditional clothing standing behind black curtains in life in Istanbul street photography.

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    Woman feeding seagulls by the waterfront, capturing life in Istanbul street photography with vibrant movement and scenery.


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