Introducing Ayhan in few words is really no easy task, since he's no ordinary photographer but a truly multi-talented person combining a composer/song writer, a blues & jazz guitarist, a digital artist and a filmmaker in one. Ayhan M.Duman studied Art & Design at the Institute of British Designers / UK and Industrial Design & Photography at the Gesamthochschule Kassel/D and attended workshops in filmmaking, sound recording and directing at the Akademie für Film und Fernsehen in Munich/D. Prior to forming his own studio in Munich for advertising photography and commercial filming, he gained extensive experience at the ARRI® camera manufacturer's studio and post production facilities and the renowned Munich based K3 photo-design studios. With such technical background plus a brain storming with ideas and imagination, Ayhan had all the necessary/potential tools to develop and refine his lighting and image forming techniques, producing very eye-catching images over and over again during the last twenty years in this profession. Long before digital imaging became available, Ayhan had a reputation in producing highly intriguing images applying in-camera composition and motion-control techniques, blended together with his "Magical Mystery Torch"® lighting system, which aroused attention and recognition world-wide. Today, with the high-end studio at his command, it's no surprise that he turns out even more intriguing eye-catchers, which do not necessarily reveal the typical computer effects look. Images which may be mistaken to be computerized or digitally manipulated, may in fact be straight-forward shots and those which might look ever so simple and shot off the hip could be the result of a long day's shooting plus extensive but carefully balanced digital manipulation. It's always a great pleasure working with this humorous person and a relief to know that no matter how difficult and challenging the task, Ayhan will come up with a perfect solution, masterfully executed. Leigh Thornton McGuinness