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Çigdem Gelegan

“What really drew me to photography was the possibility of using my face and body to communicate ideas and different states of mind without words.”

A study of gesture, expression and movement with mature model and neuroscience researcher @cigolem. Two contrasting looks exploring vulnerability, strength and the ability to communicate emotion through portraiture.

On the experience:

“The atmosphere was calm, relaxed and very professional. Kate spoke only when it was necessary, which was exactly what I needed. It allowed me to disconnect from everything else and become immersed in the moment.”

“Realising that I could communicate emotion and tell a story through photography, just as I had hoped, meant a great deal to me.”

Client
Çigdem Gelegan | Mature Model
Category
Editorial Portraits
Backstairs' role
Photography
Year
2026
Location
Backstairs Studio
Photography
Kate Ann Joy