Last Frame
Mehmet Barut, one of the first photographers of Bodrum, was born in 1922. After learning photography in İzmir from Hamza Rüstem, he returned to his country and opened a studio called Foto Barut.
Mehmet Barut, who took photos on special occasions like engagements, weddings, circumcision, and birth occasions of people living in Bodrum, married Hafize Barut, born in (İstinköy) Kos in 1954. Hafize Barut used to help him in the studio. Mehmet Barut took photos of Hafize Barut in the last frames of the photographic films each week before bathing them for years. Mehmet Barut sold his studio because of an unknown reason for the rest of the family before he died in 1986. Unfortunately, this valuable archive, which forms the visual memory of Bodrum, is unavailable today. However, some of the photos he took remain in family albums.
On the other hand, photographs taken by Mehmet Barut, who used to record Bodrum's memory, are used in virtual media accounts trying to create Bodrum nostalgia without any reference to him. Hafize Barut, who appears in the last frames of portrait photos in the studio, is living with her children and grandchildren.
Born in Bursa in 1960. In 1975, he began to photograph by capturing the charm of cameras and taking photos of the moment. Minimalist style stands out in his photograph. But when he evaluates himself, he likes street style more. He took part in the establishment of Bursa Photography Art Association BUFSAD and served as a member of the Board of Directors between 1987-1990. I am a member of BUFSAD Honor. Between 1985-1990, he participated in 7 group exhibitions and 5 group shows in various galleries in Bursa. He settled in Bodrum in 1991. Here, too, he took part in a series of group exhibitions, primarily the activities of BODFAD and the District Tourism Directorate. He also performed "Breezes of Life", "Bodrum on a Midsummer Night", "Journey to the Gulet", "From My Garden", "When Looking at the Water", "Those Left Behind", "Photos Added to Life". Contribution to “Muğla Governorship - Muğla House Project, Muğla House Introduction Booklet” photographing (1992), “Bodrum Underwater Archeology Museum, Dungeon Display” poster and brochure work (1993) and “Aynur Abstract,“ Glow from the Bottom ”Book (2000) he gave. He graduated from Anadolu University, Photography and Videography Department as the second university. Between 2013 and 2018, he was the Chairman of the Board of BODFAD Bodrum Photography Art Association. He is currently working at the BODFAD Training Unit.