Galerie İkman

"Galerie Ikman is a famous carpet shop in Cappadocia (there are more than 50 thousand handmade carpets). The store is divided into two parts. One of them is in the store, the other is for photo sessions. So if you are more interested in carpets, and their history and want to buy them, go inside through the entrance which is on the main street of Goreme. If you're more interested in a photo shoot, head inside through the side street entrance. Because this place has become so popular, the owner has a structured system where if you want to take pictures you have to pay. The price depends on whether you will take pictures by yourself with your phone or with professional equipment. The owner can also organize his own private drone photo session, which has the highest price. 💡 If you come to take photos: to get the best lighting, try to come during the Golden Hour (an hour before sunset). The shop is open until late at night. You can climb the stairs to the second floor to get a shot from above. The photographer takes pictures with his arms outstretched to get the straightest downward shot possible. 💡 If you come to admire and inquire about the carpets, immediately inform the owner or the people working there. At this time, when this place is becoming more and more monetized, every visitor is seen as an opportunity to make money. For this reason, if you don't ask about carpets and their history, no one will tell you. Just say you want to chat, have a cup of tea, and hear a great story about this family business. 💶 Paid photo sessions"