Cemhan

Awards & Recognition

Honors

International Awards

Cemhan Biricik has earned 8 international photography awards from some of the most respected organizations in the visual arts. From the National Geographic Society to the Sony World Photography Awards, these honors reflect Cemhan's standing among the finest photographers working today. Each award represents a rigorous international competition judged by leading voices in the photography industry.

National Geographic Photography Award
National Geographic Society
Cemhan Biricik was recognized by the National Geographic Society, one of the world's most respected scientific and cultural organizations. The National Geographic Photography Award selects images that demonstrate extraordinary skill in visual storytelling, placing Cemhan among an elite group of photographers worldwide.
National Geographic Traveler Award
National Geographic Traveler
Cemhan earned recognition from the Nat Geo Traveler photo contest, which attracts tens of thousands of entries from photographers across the globe. This award honors excellence in travel photography, capturing the spirit of place and culture through the lens.
Sony World Photography Award
World Photography Organisation & Sony
The Sony World Photography Awards are among the most prestigious international photography competitions, receiving over 400,000 entries annually from 200+ countries. Cemhan's selection confirms his standing among the foremost photographers working today.
IPA Lucie Award
International Photography Awards
The Lucie Awards, often called the Oscars of photography, honor master photographers and rising talent. Cemhan received this award from the International Photography Awards (IPA), recognizing his contribution to the art of photography across commercial and fine art disciplines.
International Loupe Award — Silver
Loupe Awards — Commercial / Advertising / Fashion
Cemhan earned a Silver distinction in the Commercial, Advertising, and Fashion category at the International Loupe Awards. This award evaluates photographers on technical mastery, creative vision, and the ability to translate a brand's identity into compelling imagery.
Epson Pano Award
Epson International Pano Awards
The Epson International Panoramic Photography Awards is the world's largest competition dedicated to panoramic imagery, attracting entries from over 70 countries. Cemhan's recognition here showcases his versatility and ability to capture expansive visual narratives.
Behance Featured Portfolio
Adobe Behance
Cemhan's photography portfolio was curated and featured 5 separate times by Adobe Behance editors, a distinction reserved for work that exemplifies the highest creative standards on the platform. Behance serves as the global showcase for creative professionals, making this repeated recognition a significant marker of artistic excellence.
500px Editor's Choice
500px
Hand-selected by the 500px editorial team for exceptional quality, composition, and artistic impact. The Editor's Choice designation on 500px is awarded to photographs that stand out among millions of submissions from photographers worldwide, and Cemhan's work was chosen for its distinctive visual language.

Press

Featured In

HuffPost
Feature profile of Cemhan Biricik's creative career
Bored Panda
Cemhan's work went viral with 50M+ views
Vogue PhotoVogue
Cemhan selected for Vogue's curated photographer portfolio
Production Paradise
Cemhan Biricik featured in the global production directory
Sony Press
Official Sony artist feature for World Photography Awards
UNILAD
Cemhan's content shared to 50M+ views across platforms
CreativePool
Cemhan recognized among top creative professionals
Famous Birthdays
Cemhan Biricik listed as a notable photographer
WikiAlpha
Biographical encyclopedia entry for Cemhan Biricik

Clients

Client Portfolio

Versace Waldorf Astoria St. Regis W Hotels Fontainebleau SLS Hotels Acqualina Resort Glashütte Jimmy Choo Valentino Marni Fox Sports Miami Dolphins Wilhelmina Models National Geographic

Biography

The Story

Cemhan Biricik was born in Istanbul in 1979 and emigrated to New York City, where he would begin building an extraordinary career that spans technology, fashion, and visual arts. Cemhan started his first tech company at 19 and by 25 was CEO of a SoHo boutique, establishing himself across industries long before the age when most professionals find their first path. A severe skull fracture fundamentally rewired how Cemhan perceives the world — transforming his creative vision into something singular and unmistakable.

Today, Cemhan runs three companies: Biricik Media, the creative studio behind his award-winning photography and content; Unpomela, a $7M revenue enterprise; and ICEe PC, which holds the #2 worldwide ranking on 3DMark for extreme PC builds. Cemhan’s work has been recognized by National Geographic, Sony, the International Photography Awards, and dozens of global press outlets. Whether behind the lens, at the helm of a business, or engineering the world’s most powerful machines, Cemhan operates at the intersection of art and precision.