Silver / 2023 / Press / Travel/Tourism

• Prize
  Silver in Press/Travel/Tourism
• Photographer
  Erhan Coral, Turkey
• Website
  https://erhancoral.com
• Instagram
  @ecoralphotography

Early in the morning in a public park across the Taj Mahal

I’m a professional photographer based in Istanbul, specializing in street, travel, and documentary photography. After spending many years in the financial sector, I returned to photography—a passion I’ve carried since my youth. Over the past decade, my work has received recognition in international competitions and been featured in various respected publications. I focus on subtle, human-centered narratives—quiet moments, urban stillness, and cultural rhythms—captured across cities, rural communities, and diverse geographies.

Awards 2025 Life-Framer Colors’25, Finalist
2024 Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest, Readers' Choice Winner
2024 Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest, Finalist - People, Travel
2024 Travel Photographer Of The Year, Winner - One Shot Category
2024 International Photography Awards, 2 x Honorable Mention, People / Street
2024 PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris, Silver - Travel / Tourism
2024 PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris, Honorable Mention - Press / Sports
2024 PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris, Honorable Mention - People, Personality
2024 PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris, Honorable Mention - Architecture
2024 Monovisions, Honorable Mention - Travel (Two Photographs)
2024 Monovisions, Honorable Mention - Architecture
2024 One Eyeland Photo Awards, Bronze Medal
2023 Travel Photographer Of The Year, Highly Commended, Leisure & Adventure
2023 Travel Photographer Of The Year, Finalist - Visual Stories
2023 Monochrome Photography Awards, 3rd Place - Photojournalism
2023 Monochrome Photography Awards, Honorable Mention - Street
2023 Tokyo International Photography Awards, Honorable Mention
2023 Natural Density Photography Awards, Honorable Mention - Architecture
2023 International Photography Awards, Honorable Mention
2023 International Photography Awards, Finalist / Official Selection
2023 PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris, Book Category Winner / Best New Talent
2023 PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris, Silver - Press/Travel/Tourism
2023 Sony World Photography Awards, National Award Winner
2023 Sony World Photography Awards, Shortlist, Open Competition
2023 IFSAK 9th International Photo Contest, Honorable Mention
2022 MIFA, Bronze Medal, People/Culture
2022 Monovisions, Honorable Mention - Photojournalism Category
2021 Natural Density Photography Awards, Honorable Mention - Photojournalism
2021 Good Light International Photo Contest, Honorable Mention
2020 Monovisions, Honorable Mention, Street Photography
2020 Tokyo International Foto Awards, Honorable Mention