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Gigi Goknur Olguner

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This curated collection of narratives offers an intimate glimpse into the artistic journey of Eleven Hearts Studios.

Our passion for creating timeless wedding imagery is matched only by our desire to become an understated yet significant presence in your most treasured celebrations.

Through these pages, we hope to inspire, guide, and share the exquisite moments of union we've been privileged to document.

The path to discovering our artistry lies within—where intuition resonates with authenticity and where love stories find their most genuine expression.

With warmest sentiments,
Gigi


Featured posts:

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Wearing Vintage Gloves are the Summer Trend for 2016 Weddings.
Wearing Vintage Gloves are the Summer Trend for 2016 Weddings.
about 9 years ago
Marrying in London? Don`t you love the retro look with this short wedding dress!
Marrying in London? Don`t you love the retro look with this short wedding dress!
about 9 years ago
GATSBY GLAMOUR: 1920S WEDDING INSPIRATION in VIRGINIA.
GATSBY GLAMOUR: 1920S WEDDING INSPIRATION in VIRGINIA.
about 10 years ago

The fabulous costumes of Downton Abbey are the inspiration for this timelessly elegant gown. The veil frames the face with the most beautiful French Chantilly Lace light and photographs beautifully.

The 1920’s is the decade when fashion became more exciting and attractive. Our fabulous couple and their party were set in the table of various antique china which our beautiful bride Laura collected since the day she got engaged. Adding vibrant pops of gold mirror in the woods, clean whites in a sumptuous lace runner for the tables and Champagne and shrimps and the every detail of the decoration was the essence of the1920s Great Gatsby Party.

 

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Eleven Hearts Photography Selected One Of The Best Photographers Near Beverly Hills, California

June 01, 2009 in Awards

I received an e-mail couple of days ago that I had been selected as one of the 5 best photographers near Beverly Hills, California. This gives me a great pleasure to receive an award from Associated Content Society. I love working in California and be there soon to shoot more.

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Mother's Day surprise photo session at our Capitol Hill Studio in DC.

May 10, 2009 in Kids and Babies

Happy Mother's Day everybody. I wanted to post my recent Mother's Day shooting for this special day. Recently father of Samantha contacted to me to shoot her pictures for a surprise gift for his wife. We immediately arranged the shooting and then gather the prints and the slide shows together. As you can see she is unbelievably cute and being part of these great moments as a photographer will last in my memory for many years.

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Tracy Mitnick + Ross Levitt | Baltimore

May 04, 2009 in Weddings

I shot this wedding as an assistant of a great photographer and good friend of mine Cliff Mautner at Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore. That was such an honor to be around and to see a pro like Cliff at work. He had to deal with difficult light situations all day. At one point he shot the formal portrait session against a huge mirror which is usually a very laborious job because of the reflection. After I got back from the wedding I felt like I attended a really good workshop. Learned so much as usual by just being around him. He is the Light Master.

Can't wait to work together again.

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Venice Beach |California

April 26, 2009 in Models

Very fun session with Samone Jewett and her friends. They all lived in California before but later decided to move to different States. Love to get together and visit Venice Beach every year. Thank you very much for letting me part of their fun fun day.

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Gigi Goknur Olguner has been featured in Hurriyet Newspaper

May 25, 2008 in Publications

Gigi Goknur Olguner has been featured in Hurriyet Newspaper

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Bilgehan Tuncer and String Theory The Music Band

May 22, 2008 in Backstage

Bilgehan is a very talented Turkish-American musician who resides in Boston, MA. After he graduated from Berklee College of Music, he decided to stay in States and teach music. Every year people travel from different states to be able to work with him.

This photo session took place in downtown Boston in the middle of the night. I intentionally wanted to use the available light at night. We drove for an hour in the city until I find a place where I can play with different light shots. Most of the pictures took place in the park of the Church of Scientology.

To get the longer shutter speed I needed to decrease the aperture. The smaller the aperture the longer the exposure times become and the more depth of field your images will have. I know I Just repeat the basics of photography but low-light photography is possible only if you’re experimenting fearlessly just by using the basic knowledge.

String Theory is one of his newly gathered music bands. I shot the featured photo while Costa was having fun with my beloved Polaroid  SX-70 camera.

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Gigi Goknur Olguner Featured in Perfect Wedding Magazine

May 14, 2008 in Publications

Gigi Goknur Olguner Featured in Perfect Wedding Magazine

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It's an honor to be featured for Perfect Weddings first issue in Turkey. I wish them a good luck and many many happy brides. I'm sure they will discover great tips for their weddings by just flipping the pages.

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Gigi Goknur Olguner Listed in Best Photographer in Washington, DC By Washingtonian A-LIST

March 12, 2006 in Awards

We are so proud to be Listed as Best Photographer in Washington, DC By Washingtonian A-LIST.

Thank you D.C.

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Wedding Day Letter to the Bride.

April 07, 2005 in Weddings

It is nothing as romantic as the moment when the bride reads a letter from the groom. A wedding day letter to the bride is one of the best gifts that the groom could ever give. Their love has embarked upon a journey that will change their lives forever. During this time, it is normal to reflect upon hopes and dreams for the couple in the future. A beautifully composed letter is sure to be passed from generation to generation, becoming a family wedding tradition for years to come.

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