Wildlife Photographer
Alper Tüydeş

Alper Tüydeş, born in 1989 in Bursa / Karacabey, is a nature and wildlife photographer and a graduate of Hatay Mustafa Kemal University’s Internet Journalism and Publishing program. He has been photographing since 2000, and since 2012 has focused primarily on wildlife photography. His work has been featured in prestigious outlets such as National Geographic Turkey, The Guardian, The Times, and The Atlantic, and he has been the subject of an article in The New York Times.

In his professional career, Tüydeş gained television experience at HRT Akdeniz TV (2009–2011) and participated in various films, TV programs, and documentaries as an actor, consultant, or host. He hosted the TRT Documentary “Our Mission: Birds.”

Tüydeş has authored several books to promote nature awareness, including Dried Trees, Seasonal Birds, Turkey’s Migratory Birds, Turkey’s Butterflies, and Uncle Adem and Yaren, bringing nature stories to children and adults alike.

Through his exhibitions, he has shared his work with the public in Hatay, Karacabey, and Bursa. In 2022, his interactive exhibition “Istanbul Birds” at Galataport Istanbul presented wildlife photography through animation and narration, offering an immersive experience.

He has educated over 10,000 students about nature and birdwatching through workshops, seminars, and school programs. Additionally, during the Perseid Meteor Shower observation events he organized in Karacabey for five consecutive years, he welcomed over 20,000 participants at once, creating a shared experience under the night sky. Every autumn, thousands of nature enthusiasts join his Birds of Prey Migration observation event in Istanbul.

Tüydeş has also actively collaborated with major national and international wildlife organizations. His projects around Karacabey and Lake Uluabat contribute to ecotourism and environmental awareness. His work also emphasizes the protection of rare species, documentation of historic trees, and cultural heritage preservation.