“What unites people? Armies? Gold? Flags? Stories. There’s nothing in the world more powerful than a good story. Nothing can stop it. No enemy can defeat it.”
— Tyrion Lannister, Season 8, Episode 6: “The Iron Throne”
About
I’m Viktor Turba — a Brooklyn-based photographer specializing in portrait, editorial, and environmental storytelling.
For over 20 years, I’ve worked behind the lens — on assignment, in the street, in the studio. I thought I was done with photography for a while. But stories kept finding me. Faces still stopped me in my tracks. And the need to frame what words can’t say pulled me right back.
My work is shaped by time, place, and presence. I focus on honest portraiture — cinematic, moody, emotional. Sometimes it’s about light. Sometimes it’s about the shadow. But it’s always about people.
Whether I’m shooting in a rain-soaked car, a dim corner of a workshop, or the middle of a city street, my goal is to tell the true story of the moment, or at least a version that feels like it.
Over the years, I’ve worked with clients including American Airlines, Apple, Polo, Beeposh, FAO Schwarz, Georgia-Pacific, Equitable, Kohl’s, Dcember, Datavio, Northwestern Hospital, and Balance Chicago. My editorial work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Stop Smiling, and The Bomond.
Available for freelance work in New York City and beyond.
Let’s make something meaningful.
Portrait Sessions: Start Your Story
Every person, every brand, every story deserves to be seen — clearly, honestly, and beautifully.
Every great photo starts with a good connection — and a clear goal.
My sessions are designed to be both creative and efficient. We talk briefly up front to align on your story and your needs so we can shoot with purpose and flow. There is no guesswork, no wasted time, just images that feel true and look incredible.
Whether you need one powerful frame or a series that tells your story, I’ll guide the process from start to finish. You show up, we create, and you walk away with something real.
What I Offer:
• Personal Branding & Creator Content — images that elevate your voice and reflect your vision
• Portrait Sessions — thoughtful, relaxed, and story-driven
• Editorial & On-Location Work — crafted visuals with mood, intention, and atmosphere
• Editorial & publication-ready sessions
• Studio portraiture
Rates & Availability
Pricing is project-based.
Portrait sessions begin at $450, with rates adjusting based on location, session length, and intended use (editorial, commercial, portfolio, etc.).
Let’s talk about your story.
📍 Brooklyn, NYC — available for travel locally and internationally.
